Medicinal Chemist / Scientist – Drug Discovery

Job Description Position:Medicinal Chemist / Scientist – Drug Discovery Location:Vapi, Gujarat Company:Nuvo Labs Pvt. Ltd. (Meril Group) Role Overview We are seeking a highly motivatedMedicinal Chemist / Scientistto support ourdrug discovery and development programs . The candidate will contribute to the design, synthesis, and optimization of novel small molecules, working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to advance therapeutic candidates from early discovery to lead optimization. Key Responsibilities Molecule Design & Synthesis Design, synthesize, purify, and characterizenovel small moleculesusing modern organic chemistry techniques. Utilize analytical tools such asNMR, HPLC, and Mass Spectrometry (MS)for compound characterization and quality assessment. Structure-Activity Relationship (SAR) Studies ConductSAR studiesto optimize drug potency, selectivity, and overall pharmacological properties. Improvepharmacokinetic (PK) and pharmacodynamic (PD)profiles while minimizing potential side effects. Data Analysis & Strategy Development Analyze experimental data to guide medicinal chemistry strategies fromhit identification to lead optimization . Propose new compound designs based on biological results, structure-activity relationships, and computational insights. Cross-Functional Collaboration Collaborate closely withbiologists, pharmacologists, and computational chemistson multidisciplinary drug discovery projects. Contribute to integrated project teams to accelerate candidate progression. Documentation & Reporting Maintain detailed and accurateexperimental recordsin compliance with scientific and regulatory standards. Prepare scientific reports and presentations for internal project reviews and external conferences. Scientific Innovation Stay up to date with the latestscientific literature, technologies, and methodologiesin medicinal chemistry and drug discovery. Apply innovative approaches to improve efficiency and success in therapeutic development. Required Skills Strong expertise inorganic synthesis and medicinal chemistry . Experience with analytical techniques such asNMR, HPLC, LC-MS, and purification techniques . Understanding ofdrug discovery processes, SAR, and lead optimization . Knowledge ofPK/PD principles and drug design strategies . Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities. Ability to work effectively incross-functional scientific teams . Qualification PhD / M.Sc. in Medicinal Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, or related fieldfrom a reputed institute. Experience 2–6 years of relevant experiencein medicinal chemistry or small molecule drug discovery (industry or reputed research institute preferred).

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