Protagonist Therapeutics
Protagonist Therapeutics is seeking a Director of Medicinal Chemistry to lead a chemistry group in small molecule and peptide drug discovery. The role involves designing and executing medicinal chemistry strategies for hit/lead discovery, lead optimization, and development candidate progression. The position requires managing internal and external chemistry resources to deliver candidates for first-in-human clinical studies.
Headquarters
Newark, California, United States
Company Size
51-200 employees
Founded
2006
Protagonist Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company with a proprietary technology platform focused on discovering and developing peptide-based new chemical entities (NCEs) to transform treatment paradigms in areas with significant unmet medical needs. The company targets rare and prevalent diseases where treatments are limited or inadequate, advancing therapies through clinical trials and toward FDA approval. Protagonist is publicly traded and emphasizes health equity, diverse clinical trial representation, and an inclusive workplace culture.
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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