How much does a Principal Scientist, Medicinal Chemistry make in the United States? The average Principal Scientist, Medicinal Chemistry salary in the United States is $150,837 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $136,151 and $166,779. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Unnatural Products Inc. - Santa Cruz , CA
We are looking for a Principal Scientist or Associate Director of Medicinal Chemistry that can apply contemporary strategies and pioneer new methodologies to advance our macrocyclic peptide pipeline ...
LinkedIn - 36 days ago
Zentalis - San Diego , CA
We are looking for a creative, resourceful, and highly collaborative laboratory scientist to join our medicinal chemistry team. The candidate will have a strong track record in both cutting edge ...
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General Proximity - San Francisco , CA
PhD in Chemical Biology, Medicinal Chemistry, Pharmacology, or related field. * Experiencing ... scientific environm
LinkedIn - 6 days ago
... seeking a Senior/Principal Scientist - Computational Chemist to drive drug design with ... Communicate design ideas to the broader chemistry and drug discovery teams. * Understand protein ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 78 days ago
BEPC Inc. - Business Excellence Professional Consulting - South San Francisco , CA
BEPC is actively looking for a Senior/Principal Scientist in Translational Medicine Mass ... PhD in Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, or Biotechnology and successful postdoctoral research ...
LinkedIn - 7 days ago
BioTalent - San Diego , CA
... Principal Scientist with a focus on proteomics. This is an ideal position for an expert in ... D. in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Biophysics, Chemistry, Chemical Biology, Proteomics ...
LinkedIn - 8 days ago

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