Senior Research Investigator - Discovery Chemistry Job in Syngene International

Designation: Senior Research Investigator

Job Location: Bangalore

Department: Discovery Chemistry

About Syngene

Incorporated in 1993, Syngene International Ltd. is an innovation-focused global discovery, development and manufacturing organization providing integrated scientific services to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, nutrition, animal health, consumer goods and specialty chemical industries around the world. Syngene s clientele includes world leaders such as Bristol-Myers Squibb, Baxter, Amgen, GSK, Merck KGaA and Herbalife. Its innovative culture is driven by the passion of its 4240- strong team of scientists who work with clients from around the world to solve their scientific problems, improve R&D productivity, speed up time to market and lower the cost of innovation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and execute the synthesis of target molecules
• Effectively trouble-shoot problems and proactively seek alternate routes for synthesis of target molecules
• Ensure that safety protocols are always followed, and the experimental details are written up in Electronic Lab Notebook (ELN) or pLNB contemporaneously
• Day to day management and coaching of 3 to 4 chemists
• Actively engage talent in order to minimize risk of regrettable losses through attrition
• Optimise talent management processes in order to maintain a core talent pool
• Ensure regular client communication via multiple vehicles, including video/audio conferences, emails
• Explore and acquire knowledge in new areas of chemistry.
• Maintain and report on the productivity metrics.
• Continually demonstrate unwavering focus on the discovery and development of novel therapeutics that improve the lives of people suffering from serious diseases, exceptional creativity and innovation in the genuine spirit of collaboration and core commitment to safety, integrity, compliance, quality, and service
• Possess the knowledge and exposure to environment, health, and safety (EHS) practices?
• Follow environment, health, and safety (EHS) requirements at all times in the workplace ensuring individual and lab/plant safety?
• Ensure environment, health, and safety (EHS) measures are imparted via training and adhered within the team
  

Educational Qualification:

• PhD in Organic/ Medicinal Chemistry or PDF
  

Technical/functional Skills:

• Experience in multistep synthesis and demonstrated ability to solve complex organic synthesis problems
• Strong comprehension of recent advances in organic chemistry techniques and its application
• Strong understanding of the different analytical techniques for compound characterization
• Excellent project management skills.
• Familiarity with biological concepts to contribute effectively in integrated drug discovery projects
• Analytical strengths and high trouble shooting ability
  

Experience:

• 3-6 years post qualification
  

Behavioral Skills:

• Strong commitment to exceptional customer experience, and a high level of dedication, enthusiasm, motivation, and persuasive ability in a team and cross-functional environment.
• Excellent speaking-listening-writing skills, attention to details, proactive self-starter
• Ability to work successfully in a dynamic, ambiguous environment.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and prioritize workloads.
• Ability to develop new ideas and creative solutions.
• Exceptional influencing and leadership skills
  

Equal Opportunity Employer:

It is the policy of Syngene to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable legislation or local law. In addition, Syngene will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.