Principal Scientist, Medicinal Chemistry

We are looking for a Principal Scientist to join the department of Medicinal Chemistry. As an outstanding medicinal chemist with documented results, you have the opportunity to become a Principal Scientist in Medicinal Chemistry at Lundbeck Research in Copenhagen Denmark (DK) and join our quest for new medicines to treat Central Nervous System (CNS) diseases.

Your new role – why is this a great opportunity?

As our new Principal Scientist in Medicinal Chemistry, you will be involved in all aspects of the medicinal chemistry value chain and expected to provide scientific oversight and accept accountability of medicinal chemistry activities in assigned projects thereby playing an important role in advancing our programs. Furthermore, as an experienced Synthetic Organic Chemist, you will be working on the design and synthesis of new compounds. You, will engage in forming strong and effective collaborations with scientists from other disciplines within Research and as such, promote a culture that embraces open scientific debate and agile, accountable decision-making.

Your future team

You will be working in a collaborative team environment within Medicinal Chemistry and the role will allow you to further develop your skills as a medicinal chemist. With the current role we are looking to leverage our in-house synthetic and medicinal chemistry capabilities. Medicinal Chemistry is a key component of the Research organization in Copenhagen, Denmark, where our goal is to discover new medicines for CNS diseases. The department of Medicinal Chemistry is fully integrated encompassing the hit identification, Hit to Lead, Lead Optimisation and Candidate Selection processes.

We are enthusiastic about what we do and have a vibrant and engaging atmosphere in our laboratories.

What you bring to the team

You have 5 or more years Medicinal Chemistry experience in the Pharmaceutical Industry, and preferably a Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry. You have a demonstrated Track Record of impacting Drug Discovery Projects through compound design and synthesis. You are innovative, rigorous, and can devise, and implement effective medicinal chemistry strategies. You have a thorough knowledge of the principles of Medicinal Chemistry and its multi-disciplinary interfaces. You can provide clear focus and influence decisions both within Medicinal Chemistry and across other disciplines in drug discovery projects. Finally, you have great communication skills and the ability to develop, implement, and clearly communicate chemistry/project strategies to team, management, and collaborators in English.

Our promise to you

Lundbeck offers an inspiring workplace, passionate colleagues and a culture characterized as collaborative – a must to successfully bring our treatments through research and development all the way to commercialization and the people who need them. We offer a mix of exciting tasks and numerous development opportunities that are balanced with initiatives focused on your well-being.

You can also learn more about us at www.lundbeck.com or by following us on LinkedIn, Instagram (@h_lundbeck) or Twitter (@Lundbeck).

Apply now

Can you see yourself in this role? We want to hear from you. Does this sound like your dream job, but you’re not sure if you meet all the requirements? We still want to hear from you!

Upload your CV and include a few lines about your motivation for applying. No separate cover letter is needed. We ask you not to include a photo or personal information that does not relate to your professional experience.

If you have questions or want to hear more, please feel free to contact Senior Manager Thomas Jensen, [email protected] or +45 30 83 49 52. Applications must be received by August 2’nd, 2024.

We need every brain in the game – and that includes all brains and the different perspectives we bring to the table. At Lundbeck, we embrace the uniqueness of each employee, and we are committed to building a workforce that is as diverse as the people we serve. Read more about our commitment at www.lundbeck.com/global/about-us/our-commitment/diversity-and-inclusion

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About Lundbeck
Lundbeck is a biopharmaceutical company focused exclusively on neuroscience, with more than 70 years of experience in improving the lives of people with neurological and psychiatric diseases.

As a focused innovator, we strive for our research and development programs to tackle some of the most complex challenges. We develop transformative medicines targeting people for whom there are few, if any, treatment options.

Our goal is to create long-term value and make a positive contribution to people and societies, everywhere we operate. We are committed to fighting stigma and discrimination, and we act to improve health equity for the people we serve and the communities we are part of.

About Lundbeck
Lundbeck is a biopharmaceutical company focused exclusively on neuroscience, with more than 70 years of experience in improving the lives of people with neurological and psychiatric diseases.

As a focused innovator, we strive for our research and development programs to tackle some of the most complex challenges. We develop transformative medicines targeting people for whom there are few, if any, treatment options.

Our goal is to create long-term value and make a positive contribution to people and societies, everywhere we operate. We are committed to fighting stigma and discrimination, and we act to improve health equity for the people we serve and the communities we are part of.