Principal/Director, Medicinal Chemistry

The Principal/Director of Medicinal Chemistry at Renasant Bio will be responsible for leading medicinal chemistry initiatives from hit generation through to development candidate selection, setting drug discovery strategies, overseeing CRO collaborations, and presenting program updates to multidisciplinary teams.

To qualify for the Principal/Director, Medicinal Chemistry role at Renasant Bio, candidates should possess a PhD in organic chemistry or a related field, along with at least 7 years of experience in pharmaceutical or biotech environments.

Yes, prior experience in managing Contract Research Organizations (CROs) is critical for the Principal/Director, Medicinal Chemistry role at Renasant Bio, as you will be responsible for strategic resource allocation and prioritizing project series.

Renasant Bio provides a highly collaborative environment that offers opportunities for career advancement, professional development, and the chance to work on groundbreaking therapies. You'll have room to influence drug discovery strategies and contribute to innovative solutions.

Essential skills include a strong command of medicinal chemistry principles, problem-solving abilities, excellent communication skills, and the capacity to work in a multidisciplinary environment, all of which are critical for the Principal/Director, Medicinal Chemistry position at Renasant Bio.

The Principal/Director, Medicinal Chemistry will work on projects related to developing therapies for renal diseases, overseeing the drug design process from hit finding to selection of development candidates and contributing to patent writing and publications.

Renasant Bio promotes collaboration through cross-disciplinary teamwork, where the Principal/Director, Medicinal Chemistry engages with diverse scientists, contributes to shared goals, and actively participates in strategic discussions within a supportive environment.

When discussing your experience, focus on specific projects where you played a key role in each phase of development, including any challenges you faced and how you overcame them. Emphasize your strategic input and collaborative efforts with cross-functional teams.

Highlight your approach to communication and collaboration, sharing examples of how you’ve ensured alignment on project goals, optimally allocated resources, and maintained quality controls while working with CROs.

Articulate your methodical approach, including how you leverage computational tools, review literature precedents, and assess the feasibility and potential of drug targets. Provide examples of past evaluations that led you to successful outcomes.

Discuss the journals, workshops, and online courses you follow or participate in. Additionally, mention your involvement in professional networks or research collaborations that keep you updated on trends and breakthroughs in the field.

Choose a publication or patent that aligns with your passion for innovative therapies. Summarize your contributions, the research impact, and any challenges faced during the process, demonstrating your scientific creativity.

Think of a specific challenge you encountered and walk through the problem-solving process you implemented. Emphasize teamwork, critical thinking, and the innovative solutions you developed to resolve the issue.

Discuss your philosophy on mentorship, highlighting ways you provide guidance, share knowledge, and foster a collaborative learning environment. Mention specific instances where you helped junior chemists grow their skills.

Explain your organizational techniques and prioritization strategies. Provide examples of how you've managed competing timelines without compromising on quality, focusing on communication methods with your team.

Share your insights about emerging trends, technologies, and challenges in medicinal chemistry. Discuss your vision for how these elements shape future advancements and how you can contribute to this evolution at Renasant Bio.

Emphasize the importance of collaboration with diverse teams in driving successful projects. Use examples of how teamwork has led to innovative solutions and effective problem-solving in your past research experiences.