Position: Principal Scientist, Chemical Sciences

Paraza Pharma, Inc. is a fast-growing pharmaceutical research company offering a dynamic and collaborative work environment where scientific excellence, innovation and creativity are at the forefront. Here, diversity, new points of view and a creative spirit are valued and considered as real assets. We provide our employees with ongoing support, training and development opportunities to expand their horizons while contributing to our shared passion for Drug Discovery.

Job Description

The Chemical Sciences group at Paraza is seeking energetic, results-oriented individuals with proven track records of success to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate is expected to have extensive experience in modern medicinal chemistry. In addition, we are looking for individuals with abilities to analyze complete data sets, demonstrate sound decision-making and analytical skills and who are able to provide creative proposals and solutions to advance on-going projects.

The candidate will lead laboratory research, driving the conception, planning and execution of the scientific stages of research in drug discovery programs and may supervise others.

Key Responsibilities:

• Establish project strategy with input from supervisor. Design, execute and interpret complex laboratory experiments with broad priorities set by management or clients.
• Conceive and generate significant new ideas around synthetic or medicinal chemistry.
• Provide creative and innovative approaches to resolve research problems.
• May be responsible for the leadership of a project:
• Propose plans for the project
• Have a strategic view of the project
• Actively manage communication with clients
• Maximize team performance
• Understand scientific findings and translate them into non-scientific language, as required.
• Prepare proposals and presentations for management/clients, including issue identification and resolution.
• Conceive and write technical reports and manuscripts.
• Be a resource to colleagues within the function.
• Have a significant impact on department performance; drives department results.
• Ensure that laboratory safety and generally-accepted lab practices are implemented.

Preferred Qualifications:

• PhD in Organic/Synthetic/Medicinal Chemistry with 8 to 12 years of experience in a related field.
• M.Sc. in Organic/Synthetic/Medicinal Chemistry with 13 to 15 years of experience in a related field.
• Experience in the pharmaceutical field.
• Recognized as an experienced leader.
• Multidisciplinary understanding of the drug discovery process.
• Supervisory experience and good leadership skills will be considered an asset.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills.
• Excellent leadership skills and ability to build the Project Team into a dedicated and enthusiastic unit.
• Strong use of MS Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, in English and in French.

Please note that the successful candidate may be asked to become a member of any professional association applicable to the practice of their profession.

At Paraza Pharma Inc., you will enjoy an attractive compensation package, a safe and healthy work environment and a full range of health and lifestyle benefits.