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This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Director, Medicinal Chemistry based in the United States. We are seeking an accomplished medicinal chemistry leader to drive innovative drug discovery within a multidisciplinary central nervous system (CNS) research program.In this strategic, hands-on role, you will lead a geographically distributed team of internal scientists, external chemistry partners, and contract research organizations (CROs).You will oversee the design, synthesis, and optimization of small-molecule candidates, advancing promising compounds from hit-to-lead discovery through lead optimization and IND readiness.Working at the intersection of medicinal chemistry, pharmacology, computational design, and drug development, you will translate scientific insights into high-quality therapeutic candidates.You will also shape chemistry strategies that strengthen intellectual property protection, improve compound properties, and accelerate research milestones.This remote leadership opportunity combines scientific excellence, collaborative problem-solving, and strategic decision-making in a fa... Click Apply to read the full job description.