Senior Scientist I

Cytokinetics · South San Francisco, CA

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Cytokinetics seeks a Senior Scientist to lead small molecule synthesis and process development for cardiovascular drug candidates. The role encompasses synthetic route design, process optimization, scale-up activities, and regulatory support from early development through commercialization.

What they're looking for

Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry or related field with 5+ years biotech/biopharma experience
M.S. with 8+ years relevant small molecule drug substance development experience
Expertise in multi-step organic synthesis and reaction optimization
Experience scaling small molecule APIs from laboratory to manufacturing
Proficiency in analytical techniques for drug characterization (HPLC, LC-MS, NMR)
Familiarity with cGMP regulations and pharmaceutical quality systems
Strong problem-solving skills and effective scientific communication abilities

What you'll be doing

Design and execute scalable manufacturing routes for small molecule drug substances
Optimize synthetic sequences for improved yield, purity, and manufacturability
Conduct process characterization studies and establish critical process parameters
Characterize process streams and products using analytical techniques
Collaborate with CDMO partners on tech transfer and commercial scale-up activities

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