Research Scientist Medicinal Chemistry

Position: Research Scientist - 1 (Medicinal Chemistry)
Location: Bengaluru

Company Overview :
Foundation for Neglected Disease Research (FNDR) is a not-for-profit biotech R&D organization dedicated to discovering and developing novel therapeutics, diagnostics, and devices for diseases with a high socio-economic impact. Since its inception in 2014, FNDR has generated a portfolio of therapeutics in tuberculosis, nontuberculous mycobacteria, malaria, dengue, leishmania, serious bacterial infections, fungal infections, COVID-19 and RSV, spanning over early-stage discovery to late-stage clinical trials.

FNDR's R&D Centre, which includes state-of-the-art BSL2 and BSL3 laboratories for both in vitro and in vivo research, is in Bengaluru, India. For more information, please visit

Minimum Qualification:

M.Sc. in Organic Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry, or a closely related field
PhD in organic chemistry / medicinal chemistry
Postdoc in organic chemistry / Medicinal chemistry  (Optional)
0-4 years of hands-on experience in working on bench, preferably in an industry

Responsibilities:
Design and execute synthetic routes to prepare small molecules for drug discovery programmes
Track SAR and optimizing potency, selectivity, and properties of small molecules for research programs
Perform purification and structural characterization of compounds
Troubleshoot synthetic problems and optimize reaction conditions
Providing mentorship and guidance to junior colleagues
Maintain accurate lab records and contribute to technical reports
Collaborate with analytical teams as needed
Providing input on intellectual property activities

Technical and

Soft Skills:

Skilled in multistep organic synthesis, reaction optimization, and compound isolation
Proficient in chromatography (TLC, column, flash), spectroscopic analysis (NMR, LC-MS, HPLC), and purification techniques (recrystallization, precipitation, others)
High level of creativity and productivity with strong synthetic chemistry problem solving skills
Demonstrated excellence in organic synthesis, conversant with the current literature
Effective oral and scientific/technical writing communication skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
Commitment to lab safety and adherence to safety protocols
Familiarity with reaction databases (e.g., Reaxys, Sci Finder)
Proficiency using MS Office applications is required

CTC Range:  Commensurate to experience and negotiable.