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Staff Scientist, Chemistry (286-419)

ARIAD Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

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Location: Cambridge, MA Posted Date: 5/2/2013 Position Type: Full time Job Code: 286 Salary: DOE Required Education: Doctorate/PhD Areas of Expertise Desired: Chemistry

Description



ARIAD is a Cambridge, Massachusetts-based biotechnology company focused on cancer. We are a cohesive team of talented people from diverse backgrounds with a shared vision: We seek to transform the lives of patients with breakthrough cancer medicines. This is our purpose. This is our passion. This is our promise.

Duties and Responsibilities

- Design target molecules, viable synthetic pathways and carry out multi-step syntheses
- Conduct and interpret spectral and other analytical data independently
- Analysis of biological data around potential lead compounds to assist in the design of subsequent target molecules
- Collaborative interactions with structural chemistry (modeling and X-ray) to advance structure-based approaches to target molecules
- Demonstrate creativity, inventiveness and innovation to advance drug discovery programs
- Present data at internal chemistry meetings and project team meetings
- Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and regulatory guidelines governing commercial and scientific interactions with healthcare professionals, payers, advocacy and other business partners.
- Serve as a role model for compliant behavior that is consistent with the mission, vision and values of the ARIAD organization.

Requirements



- PhD with 2+ years of postdoc experience or PhD with 1 – 4 years of industrial experience in pharmaceutical research
- A very high level of motivation and proven track record of accomplishment (first author publications and presentations)
- The ability to conduct detailed literature searches for compound synthesis and project related needs
- Excellent written and oral communication skills are required as is the ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary environment
- Experience in supervising associates is a plus
- Strong commitment to business ethics
- Understanding of, and experience with, regulatory framework applicable to interactions with HCPs, payers, advocacy and other business partners

ARIAD is an equal opportunity employer. The Company's policy is to afford equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, veteran status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation or age and to comply with applicable laws and regulations. All employment decisions will be consistent with the principle of equal employment opportunity.
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