Director, Molecular Glue Discovery & Lead Optimization

Lilly’s Early Molecule Discovery team seeks a hands-on medicinal chemistry leader with direct experience advancing molecular glue programs from hit finding through candidateselection. The role requires collaboration across pharmacology, structural biology, computational chemistry, and DMPK to translate hypotheses into optimized molecules.

Success depends on deep bench chemistry expertise and strong cross-functional leadership to guide internal and external teams and deliver against timelines.