Associate Director, Medicinal Chemistry Project & External Operations Manager

In this role you will: Lead Discovery Projects:

• Set CRO Strategy & Relationship Management:
• Drive Productivity & Alignment:
• Provide Scientific and Technical Leadership:
• Evaluate and Onboard Vendors:

Required Qualifications: Ph.D. in Organic or Medicinal Chemistry with 10+ years of pharmaceutical/biotech drug discovery experience, OR equivalent combination of advanced degree and industry experience Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary drug discovery projects, with a track record of advancing programs against milestones from hit-to-lead through candidate nomination Proven, hands-on medicinal chemistry expertise, including compound design, synthetic strategy, and SAR-driven lead optimization, with a track record of advancing compounds through the discovery pipeline Strong scientific judgment and strategic thinking, with the ability to set program direction and make sound design decisions under uncertainty Deep understanding of the CRO landscape, including the capabilities, strengths, and limitations of major and emerging chemistry CRO partners (domestic and international) Demonstrated experience managing CRO chemistry teams and external partnerships in a drug discovery setting, ideally with responsibility for multiple concurrent programs Track record of setting clear expectations and goals with both external vendors and internal stakeholders to drive measurable productivity improvements Experience evaluating new vendors and running comparative/simultaneous pilots to assess vendor suitability Demonstrated leadership experience, including leading cross-functional teams, influencing senior stakeholders without direct authority, and mentoring or managing team members

Pay Range: The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of South San Francisco, CA is $205,110-$239,925. The base pay offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. Base salary is just one component of our competitive total compensation package, which includes equity in the form of stock options and/or restricted stock units, comprehensive health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance coverage, 401k retirement benefits with employer match, learning and wellness stipends, and paid time off. Note that benefits are subject to change and may vary based on jurisdiction of employment. Our employees come from different backgrounds, and we celebrate those differences. We are looking for the best candidates for our open roles, but do not expect applicants to meet every qualification in order to be considered. If you are excited about what you could accomplish at Cytokinetics and believe you can add value to our team, we would love to hear from you. Please review our General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) policy PRIOR to applying. Our passion is anchored in robust scientific thinking, grounded in integrity and critical thinking. We keep the patient front and center in all we do – all actions and decisions are in service of the patient and their caregivers. We champion integrity, ethics, doing the right thing, and being our best selves. Fraud Warning: How to Identify Impersonated Cytokinetics Job Postings and Offers Recently, there have been fraudulent employment offers being sent to candidates on behalf of Cytokinetics. Please be advised that all legitimate offers from Cytokinetics will come directly from our official email domain (Cytokinetics.com) and will only be made after completing a formal interview process. Here are some ways to check for authenticity: We do not conduct job interviews through non-standard text messaging applications We will never request personal information such as banking details until after an official offer has been accepted and verified We will never request that you purchase equipment or other items when interviewing or hiring If you are unsure about the authenticity of an offer, or if you receive any suspicious communication, please contact us directly at talentacquisition@cytokinetics.comCytokinetics is an Equal Opportunity Employer