Junior/Senior Scientist - Organic/Medicinal Chemistry (m/f)

Selvita is a global integrated drug discovery partner for the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries with laboratories in Poland (Krakow & Poznan) and Croatia (Zagreb) and offices in Cambridge, UK, Greater Boston Area & San Francisco Bay Area in the US. The company offers drug discovery support at every stage of the early discovery phase up to the preclinical research phase.

Selvita in Zagreb is a scientific research organization with a long research tradition in the fields of biology, chemistry, biomedicine, veterinary medicine, pharmacy and related scientific fields, with the purpose of discovering new chemical and biological entities intended for the treatment of various diseases. We are a service organization; our scientists are working on projects, in collaboration with external partners, aimed at discovering a new drug or establishing test systems and platforms that improve the predictability of the research process. Before joining the Selvita Group in 2021, we were part of PLIVA, GSK and Galapagos Group.

In our Chemistry department, we are looking for a scientist to join us in the role of: 

JUNIOR/SENIOR SCIENTIST – ORGANIC/MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY (m/f)

Place of work: Zagreb

As a member of our Medicinal Chemistry team your primary responsibilities will include:

• Designing, planning, and executing synthetic organic chemistry experiments to achieve desired outcomes
• Analyzing and interpreting experimental data, drawing conclusions and effectively communicating findings in written and oral reports in English
• Design and synthesize molecules with druglike properties, using knowledge of SAR, ADME, PK, and in-silico and in-vitro predictors for multiparameter optimization
• Collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams to contribute to the success of research projects

To be successful in this role we are looking for individuals who can demonstrate the following:

• PhD or Master’s in chemistry
• Previous experience of independent work in the field of synthetic organic chemistry is an advantage
• Experience in advanced synthetic, purification, and spectroscopic techniques used in the preparation and characterization of complex organic molecules (HPLC, NMR instrumentation) is also an advantage
• Strong interest in the area of synthetic organic chemistry and application of the latest scientific methodologies to solve challenging medicinal chemistry problems
• Familiarity with standard laboratory instrumentation and software (SciFinder, SpinWorks, Biovia Draw…)
• Ability to function as part of an interdisciplinary team in support of overall research activities and project goals
• Knowledge in medicinal chemistry is an advantage with the desire and drive to contribute to the discovery of new drugs, as well as understanding of the entire drug discovery R&D process, including ADME/PK, pharmacology, formulations, and computational chemistry

What do we offer?

• Challenging and dynamic work in the field of preclinical drug discovery services
• Multidisciplinary environment 
• Daily collaborations with scientists across the world 
• Culture of commitment to scientific excellence and high-quality service to clients
• Entrepreneurial mindset