Position Overview

The Scientific Director of ADC Chemistry will be a key scientific innovator and operational leader responsible for shaping and advancing the ADC Discovery portfolio. This role requires a creative and scientifically driven leader who can identify and originate new research opportunities guide early-stage discovery projects and contribute to the development of our ADC Discovery strategy across the research organization. The successful candidate will manage a team of chemists lead multidisciplinary project teams and implement operational improvements that enable rapid exploration and execution of innovative ideas aligned with our organizational strategy and goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Help deliver the next generation of ADC therapeutics. Promote a culture of innovation by integrating new ideas targets technologies and methodologies into the ADC Discovery organization.
• Provide leadership to multidisciplinary project teams focused on development of the next generation of ADCs. Leverage a collaborative mindset to oversee strategic project planning operational execution across internal teams and partner lines and clear communication of project achievements and risks.
• Manage a team of ADC chemists fostering a collaborative and high-performing work environment. Provide supportive coaching professional development and performance feedback to direct reports to increase employee engagement and impact.
• Support operational improvements within ADC Chemistry and across the ADC Discovery organization. Proactively identify opportunities to increase productivity and quality through optimization of workflows and introduction of best practices.
• Contribute to the strategic direction of the ADC Discovery organization and align ADC Chemistry initiatives with broader organizational goals.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Chemistry Biochemistry or a related scientific discipline with 10 years of experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.
• Prior experience in ADC discovery with a focus on novel payload development is preferred. Candidates with extensive experience in small molecule modalities and interest in targeted drug delivery will also be considered.
• Demonstrated success in advancing innovative scientific projects and driving operational improvements.
• Ability to lead and develop high-performing teams in a matrixed organization.
• Proven ability to manage direct reports for individual performance and career growth.
• Strong communication interpersonal and organizational skills.

Candidate demonstrates a breadth of diverse leadership experiences and capabilities including: the ability to influence and collaborate with peers develop and coach others oversee and guide the work of other colleagues to achieve meaningful outcomes and create business impact.

Additional Information:

• Relocation support available
• Work Location Assignment:On Premise
• Last Day to Apply: March 9 2026

Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.