Sr. Research Scientist / Principal Scientist
Piramal Pharma Limited is inviting top chemistry minds to lead discovery programs, innovative SAR design, and generative AI-driven medicinal chemistry at our Ahmedabad R&D hub.
Molecule Design & SAR Insights
Drive rational molecule design and lead optimization through robust Structure-Activity Relationship (SAR) insights.
Medicinal Chemistry Project Leadership
Lead synthesis routes, end-to-end design, troubleshooting complex reaction bottlenecks, and rigorous impurity management.
Analytical Characterization
Apply deep technical expertise in NMR, LC-MS, HPLC, and precise structure confirmation for novel chemical entities.
Cross-Functional Discovery Integration
Synthesize and integrate in vitro/in vivo biology, ADME/DMPK, CADD, and computational chemistry data to drive confident scientific decisions.
Client Engagements, Patents & Publications
Spearhead international client presentations, technical reports, IP patent filings, high-impact scientific publications, and lab excellence initiatives.
Academic Credentials
- PhD / Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Organic Chemistry / Medicinal Chemistry.
- Candidates holding M.Sc. / M.Pharm in Medicinal Chemistry with exemplary track records in drug discovery are also eligible.
Industry Experience Profile
- 10 to 15 Years of verifiable experience in Contract Research Organizations (CRO) or integrated drug discovery (IDD) settings.
- Demonstrated success in transitioning hits to leads and leads to clinical candidates.
- Strong leadership acumen in mentoring junior scientists and guiding multi-step organic synthesis teams.
Piramal Pharma actively leverages Generative AI, Computer-Aided Drug Design (CADD), and Machine Learning computational pipelines to accelerate de-novo molecule generation, retrosynthetic predictions, and ADMET profiling.
Interested candidates may share their CVs
Please quote the mandatory subject line: “Application for Medicinal Chemistry Position”


