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SASanofi-Aventis Deutschland GmbH

Distinguished Scientist, Group Head Synthetic Medicinal Modalities(m/w/x)

Frankfurt am Main
Full-timeOn-siteSenior
AI/ML

Leading a medicinal chemistry group pioneering small molecule drug discovery for immunology/inflammation at an R&D-driven biopharma. PhD and 12+ years in pharma/biotech with group leadership experience preferred. 14-week paid family leave and childcare benefits.

Requirements

  • Experienced medicinal chemist
  • PhD
  • 12+ years in pharmaceutical or biotech industry
  • Group leader experience with people and portfolio responsibility (strong plus)
  • Thorough understanding of small molecule drug discovery aspects and scientific methods
  • Deep expertise in disease and technology areas
  • Experience in establishing internal technology platforms (preferred)
  • Experience working with external CROs (preferred)
  • Experience working with collaboration partners (preferred)
  • Strong track record of delivering discovery path milestones
  • Ability to take critical project go/no-go decisions
  • Balancing scientific rigor and execution speed
  • Ability to build collaborative and interdependent team environment
  • Strong desire to develop team members
  • Mentoring and coaching skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Inclusive way of working
  • Ability to influence at all levels
  • Skill in presenting portfolio/program strategy, issues, mitigation plans, critical steps
  • Data fluency
  • Comfort working with digital tools
  • Comfort working with AI-enabled platforms
  • Proven track record of publishing in peer-reviewed journals
  • Experience presenting at scientific conferences
  • Demonstrated experience fostering collaborative scientific relationships
  • Fluent English
  • German language skills (plus)

Tasks

  • Lead a medicinal chemistry group.
  • Pioneer small molecule drug discovery.
  • Advance discovery projects from inception to selection.
  • Define small molecule portfolio strategies.
  • Focus strategies on immunology/inflammation.
  • Align strategies with research objectives.
  • Drive continuous improvement in discovery workflows.
  • Accelerate timelines across teams and partners.
  • Champion AI and digital tools for productivity.
  • Develop group talent through mentoring.
  • Coach team members for growth.
  • Foster scientific excellence and psychological safety.
  • Cultivate productive external partnerships.
  • Build work plans for collaborations.
  • Discuss project progress in meetings.
  • Present project updates to governance.
  • Support due diligence activities.
  • Conduct competitive assessments.
  • Evaluate external opportunities.

Work Experience

  • 12 years

Education

  • Doctoral / PhD

Languages

  • EnglishBusiness Fluent
  • GermanBasic

Benefits

Healthcare & Fitness

  • High-quality healthcare

Mental Health Support

  • Prevention programs

Job Security

  • Long-term illness coverage

Generous Parental Leave

  • 14-week paid family leave

Childcare

  • Childcare benefits
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