External Discovery Chemistry Lead - Global CRO Partnerships

MSD is seeking an Associate Director in External Discovery Chemistry based in the United Kingdom. You will shape external discovery chemistry strategies, leading collaborations with UK and European CRO partners and coordinating with internal discovery teams to accelerate drug design and SAR development.

The role requires deep medicinal and synthetic chemistry expertise, strong collaboration across geographies, and travel up to 40% to CRO sites and company locations to drive program objectives.