Synthetic / Medicinal Chemist, Scientist I

Job title:

Synthetic / Medicinal Chemist, Scientist I

Company

Insmed EU Careers

Job description

Company Description:Insmed is a global biopharmaceutical company on a mission to transform the lives of patients living with serious and rare diseases. Our most valuable resource is our employees, and everything we do is motivated by a patients-first mentality. We are dedicated to growing our team with talented individuals from around the world who are willing to challenge the status quo, solve problems, and work collaboratively with a sense of urgency and compassion.Guided by our core values of collaboration, accountability, passion, respect, and integrity, we aim to foster an inclusive, diverse, and flexible work environment, where our employees are recognized for leaning in and rolling up their sleeves. If you share our vision and want to work with the most dedicated people in the biopharma industry, come to Insmed to accelerate your career. Recognitions:Consistently Ranked Science’s Top EmployerInsmed is dedicated to creating a collaborative environment where our team can thrive. Every day, our employees turn their passion for science and research into innovative solutions for patients. That’s why we’ve been named the No. 1 company to work for in the biopharma industry in Science’s Top Employers survey for four years in a row.A Certified Great Place to Work®We believe our company is truly special, and our employees agree. In July 2024, we became Great Place to Work-certified in the U.S. for the fourth year in a row. We are also honored to have been listed on the Best Workplaces in Biopharma™, Best Workplaces in New York™, PEOPLE® Companies That Care, Best Workplaces for Women™, Best Workplaces for Millennials™, and Best Medium Workplaces™ lists.Summary: Here at Insmed Cambridge UK, we are looking for a synthetic chemist that can help us build our discovery team! You will synthesize molecules that enable the translation of ground breaking biology into transformative medicines. This is an exceptional opportunity to join us at time where we are opening new labs and you can have a real impact on the future of our chemistry team. Responsibilities:

• Make meaningful contributions to a dynamic synthetic / medicinal chemistry group.
• Design and optimize synthetic routes to access target compounds on milligram to gram scale.
• Apply a broad range of chemical reactions and purification techniques in the lab.
• Analyze and interpret NMR and LC-MS data.
• Generate accurate and detailed experimental records.
• Present and contribute to internal projects and chemistry meetings.

What we are looking for:

• A relevant PhD qualification or an MSc combined with industry experience.
• Experience working independently to design and optimize synthetic routes, analyse analytical data, and deliver high-quality compounds to support drug discovery programs.
• Broad knowledge of organic synthesis and practical expertise in purification and analytical techniques, such as HPLC, NMR and LC-MS.
• A strong communicator and collaborator.
• This is a lab based position located at our new, state-of-the-art facilities at the Babraham Research Campus in South Cambridge.

Compensation & Benefits:At Insmed, we’re committed to investing in every team member’s total well-being, now and in the future. Our benefit programs vary by country but we offer the following to all Insmed team members, regardless of geographic location:

• Health benefits and time-off plans
• Competitive compensation package, including bonus
• Equity Awards (Long-Term Incentives)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Additional Information:Insmed Incorporated is an Equal Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.Unsolicited resumes from agencies should not be forwarded to Insmed. Insmed will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resumes through this source. Insmed will only pay a fee to agencies if a formal agreement between Insmed and the agency has been established. The Human Resources department is responsible for all recruitment activities; please contact us directly to be considered for a formal agreement.Insmed is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact us by email at and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.Applications are accepted for 5 calendar days from the date posted or until the position is filled.

Expected salary

Location

Cambridgeshire

Job date

Mon, 19 May 2025 07:30:34 GMT

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