Associate Vice President - Medicinal Chemistry

6d6 days ago

Eli Lilly and Company

South San Francisco, US · Full-time · $235,500 – $378,400

About this role

At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. The Small Molecule Discovery group focuses on cutting edge science to unlock new approaches for diseases with poor treatment options. We challenge ourselves to deliver molecules with breakthrough efficacy and highest safety margins.

The Advanced Molecule Design team optimizes molecules to strong drug candidates that become breakthrough medicines. This leader reports to the Head of Medicinal Chemistry to advance projects in oncology, immunology, pain, Alzheimer’s, diabetes and obesity. Success requires supervising and mentoring medicinal chemistry project leaders and scientists to solve tough challenges.

Key responsibilities include championing rigorous science across a portfolio of small molecule programs and making sound decisions that balance speed with rigor. Build ONE TEAM collaboration across Lilly by breaking down silos and partnering with cross-functional leaders. Apply innovative solutions using modern computational methods including AI/ML to accelerate programs.

Foster a highly collaborative culture that rewards teamwork, individual growth and accountability. Elevate team performance through coaching, feedback and development in deep thinking, execution, culture and growth mindset. Join an organization dedicated to innovative problem solving and nimble execution.

Requirements

Deeply experienced leader reporting to Head of Medicinal Chemistry
Track record of success leading Med Chem teams to discover and advance molecules to clinical candidates
Seasoned drug hunter skilled in solving tough med chem challenges and synthetic execution
Ability to supervise and mentor medicinal chemistry project leaders and scientists
Innovative leader with strong growth mindset to evolve team skills
Expertise advancing projects in oncology, immunology, pain, Alzheimer’s, diabetes and obesity
Ability to foster highly collaborative culture rewarding teamwork and accountability

Responsibilities

Champion rigorous science by overseeing a portfolio of small molecule programs across therapeutic areas
Make sound scientific decisions that advance programs while balancing speed with scientific rigor
Focus teams on highest-impact activities that advance programs toward patients
Build scientific credibility and influence across the organization through deep expertise
Foster ONE TEAM, SAME TEAM collaboration across Lilly to break down silos
Collaborate closely with cross-functional and therapeutic area leaders to align strategies
Apply innovative solutions to challenging targets utilizing AI/ML and computational methods
Elevate individual and team performance through coaching, feedback and development