As a synthetic chemist have the ability to drive compound design through the utilization of synthetic expertise for a given project directed toward successful project progression and candidate drug delivery
Design and safely perform experiments, working independently as well as part of a team, propose synthetic routes for new analogs
Ensure robust synthetic routes for all proposed molecules
Maintain clear and accurate records of experimental work in lab notebooks
Prepare summaries of work for reports, patent applications and presentations
Foster a close collaboration with medicinal chemistry to enhance design through synthesis
Show commitment to team goals and timelines, and lead others to work together
Dedicated lab work for any given project for at least three years upon joining Alkermes
Help contribute and expand Alkermes' culture of "hypothesis driven" science through synthesis
Establishes consistency in solving complex, technical problems
Creates and tests complex hypotheses
Demonstrates situational leadership and creative problem solving
Be a scientific resource for local chemistry management as relates to new ways of working in synthetic chemistry
Help manage external collaborations to enhance internal projects, capabilities and company recognition
Help drive strategy and delivery for relevant publications
Act in accordance with all Alkermes' policies for personnel, EHS, etc.
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