Senior Medicinal Chemist (Drug Discovery - Chemistry)

About o2h Discovery is an insight driven, Al enabled, co-discovery model for fast tracking new ideas to a development candidate. Located out of the UK and India we have a multi-modality integrated drug discovery platform that combines novel in-house capabilities with leading strategic partnerships to create a unique workflow.
We are seeking an exceptional medicinal chemist with international education or global work experience to help lead drug discovery projects from India and also be available to meet the collaborators in their local market thereby creating a hybrid location working opportunity for someone in the USA/UK or Europe. Senior medicinal chemists with an interest in project management and/or business development are also encouraged to apply.
EligibilityCandidates must be currently based in the UK, USA, or Europe, with demonstrated international industry experience. What you’ll do

• Lead integrated, multi-modality drug discovery projects across chemistry disciplines
• Address complex synthesis challenges using advanced analytical approaches
• Apply modern discovery platforms including ELNs, cheminformatics, and digital workflows
• Collaborate with biology, ADME/DMPK, and platform sciences for integrated delivery
• Mentor scientists to global standards of quality and scientific rigor
• Build and represent o2h Discovery partnerships with global biotech clients

Skills we value

• Medicinal & synthetic chemistry expertise with strong route design and problem-solving
• Advanced troubleshooting using digital chemistry and modern discovery platforms
• Experience across advanced modalities (ADCs, peptides, covalent inhibitors, TPD) and practical familiarity with HTE, flow chemistry and other productivity enhancing techniques
• Strong scientific communication and influence in global collaborations
• Demonstrated ability to mentor, guide, and develop scientific teams

Qualifications & Experience

• Ph.D/Post doc from a leading international university (US/UK/EU strongly preferred)
• 5-20 years of industrial experience in small-molecule drug discovery

Reach us at: krishna@o2h.comJob Location: o2h Discovery – Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India (Relocation and visa support available)