Careers at Pharmasset

• Initiate the design, synthesis, purification, and characterization of bioactive compounds for treatment of viral diseases.
• Design and synthesize compounds for testing as antiviral agents against key Pharmasset biological targets.
• Partner with internal team members, including leading project teams related to company’s antiviral discovery efforts.
• Analyze biological data to make decisions on direction of medicinal chemistry effort within the lab.
• Present research results at chemistry and project team meetings.
• Participate in the preparation of patents and publications.
• Maintain awareness of research in the field of medicinal chemistry and current findings in area of research focus, as well as work being done by competitor labs.
• Develop and present new ideas for review and consideration by management.

• Ph.D. in organic chemistry, medicinal chemistry, or bioorganic chemistry required.
• Minimum of 5-7 years experience in a medicinal chemistry role within a drug discovery organization required. Previous experience in infectious disease drug discovery a plus.
• Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge relevant to their field of science and breadth of knowledge of related fields critical to the drug discovery process.
• Possess strong small molecule synthetic organic chemistry skills, with the ability to independently plan and execute synthetic strategies to accomplish synthesis of target molecules
• Ability to think creatively and develop innovative solutions to problems.
• Demonstrate the broad technical knowledge necessary to identify and use both traditional and non-traditional tools to efficiently advance a drug discovery program.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to work in a dynamic research environment.
• Ability to make convincing written and oral presentations in order to champion ideas and programs.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment, manage multiple priorities, exercise sound judgement, be well organized, take initiative, be flexible, work well under pressure and produce accurate and timely work.

Pharmasset, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.