Associate Scientist, Discovery Chemistry - San Diego, CA - (Multiple Openings) bei Janssen Research & Development, LLC

JanssenResearch & Development, L.L.C., a division of Johnson & Johnson'sFamily of Companies is recruiting for an Associate Scientist in DiscoveryChemistry, for our site in San Diego, CA.

Atthe Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson, what mattersmost is helping people live full and healthy lives. We focus on treating,curing and preventing some of the most devastating and complex diseases of ourtime. And we pursue the most promising science, wherever it might be found. 

JanssenResearch & Development, LLC discovers and develops innovative medicalsolutions to address important unmet medical needs in oncology, immunology,neuroscience, infectious diseases and vaccines, and cardiovascular and metabolicdiseases. Please visit http://www.janssenrnd.com/ for more information.  

Weare Janssen. Our mission drives us. Our patients inspire us. We collaboratewith the world for the health of everyone in it.

Thrivingon a diverse company culture, celebrating the uniqueness of our employees andcommitted to inclusion. Proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

The Discovery Chemistry group is committed to the delivery of highquality drug candidates working with all six Janssen Therapeutic Areas (TA)discovery teams.  This mission requiresdeep scientific expertise in a number of disciplines including chemistry,cellular and molecular pharmacology, enzymology, and screening technologiescoupled with an ability to work collaboratively with internal and externalpartners.  Building on a strong legacy ofsuccess, we are currently seeking an outstanding individual to join our team asAssociate Scientist,Discovery Chemistry.  This position willbe based at our drug discovery site in San Diego, CA.

We are seeking an experiencedBachelor’s- or Master’s -level medicinal chemist with excellent organicsynthesis expertise to advance small molecule drug discovery programs towardthe clinic. In this laboratory-based position, the successful candidate willpartner with both internal and external medicinal chemistry teams to generateinnovative solutions to synthetic and medicinal chemistry challenges within thecontext of small molecule drug discovery projects.  She/he will maintainclose interactions with computer assisted design scientists andbiologists.  Strong people skillsand the ability to thrive in a team and goal driven environment are keyattributes. 

Thisindividual must also excel in communication and have strong interpersonalskills necessary to influence in a collaborative multidisciplinary environment.

• Maintaining a high level of productivity in the laboratory setting.
• Developing and executing clear synthetic strategies towards complex molecules using state-of-the-art synthetic methodologies.
• Synthesizing drug-like molecules utilizing medicinal chemistry knowledge and an understanding of ADME, pharmacokinetics and optimal physicochemical properties.
• Collaboratively supporting the advancement of compounds through in vitro and in vivo studies to identify development candidates.
• Collaboration with structure-based design groups to impact rational design of molecules.
• Working on novel, testable hypotheses to enable clear decision making.
• Contributing to scientific strategies and goals within a project team setting.
• Presenting data and reports on project status at individual and group meetings.
• Generating data for and serving as co-author on research published in peer reviewed journals and presenting work at scientific conferences.

• A minimum a Bachelor’s Degree with 2 or more years of synthetic organic or medicinal chemistry industry experience is required

• A minimum of a Master’s Degree in synthetic organic or medicinal chemistry with significant synthetic experience is required
• Strong track record of achievement in organic synthesis, with a deep knowledge of modern synthetic, analytical techniques is preferred.
• Proven track record of scientific contributions including peer reviewed publications, patents and presentations is preferred.
• Independent thinking and the ability to effectively collaborate in a highly matrixed environment is required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including preparation of presentations is required.
• This position is based in our company location in San Diego, CA.

Johnson& Johnson is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. Allqualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regardto race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age,national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminatedagainst on the basis of disability.