Medicinal chemist with a strong background in synthetic organic chemistry and a proven history of success in small molecule drug discovery. Accomplishments include having delivered multiple clinical and preclinical candidates into early development, leading chemistry project teams and coordinating with CROs. Knowledgeable in all aspects of medicinal chemistry from hit ID to late lead optimization. Skills include structure-based drug design, SAR analysis, selectivity optimization, ADME and PK optimization, and developing IP. Significant experience with GPCRs, ion channels, enzymes, and kinase drug targets. Responsibilities also include identifying talent and university recruiting, CRO due diligence, and CRO pass through reagent budgets.