(Senior) Scientist Medicinal Chemistry (temporary position)

Join our lab as Temporary (Senior) Scientist Medicinal Chemistry – Accelerate Cancer Drug Discovery

(Senior) Scientist Medicinal Chemistry (temporary position) – 2x
Start date: to be discussed | duration: 6 months
Location: Pivot Park, Oss, Netherlands
Fulltime (min. 32 hours/week) | 100% Lab-based

Make an immediate impact in drug discovery
We’re looking for two experienced Medicinal Chemists or Organic Synthetic Chemists to support our chemistry team during a period of peak workload. You’ll work hands-on in our state-of-the-art labs in Oss, contributing to the development of new cancer treatments in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

What you'll do
•    Design and synthesize novel small molecules
•    Apply SAR and computational tools
•    Run purification and analytical techniques (HPLC, NMR, MS)
•    Keep clear experimental records and share results
•    Work closely with scientists from other disciplines

To qualify for this temporary position, you must:
•    Live within 1 hour travel distance from Oss (Netherlands)
•    Hold a PhD or Master in Medicinal Chemistry or HLO (Hoger Laboratorium Onderwijs) degree
•    Have at least 4 years of hands-on experience in a medicinal chemistry lab
•    Hold an EU passport
•    Be available to start no later than 1st October

Contract options
•    Temporary contract via payroll agency includes pension, paid vacation, and 8% holiday allowance

Why join Acerta Pharma?
•    Work in an international, science-driven team
•    Contribute to the discovery of new cancer therapies
•    Be part of a mission with real patient impact
•    Enjoy a modern lab with cutting-edge technology

Acerta Pharma
Our international headquarters is located at the Pivot Park in Oss, the Netherlands. We are working to develop new treatment options for patients with specific types of blood cancer. Together with our colleagues of AstraZeneca in Boston (US), Cambridge (UK), Gaithersburg (US), San Francisco (US) we are committed to innovative drug discovery and development, especially in the field of haematological oncology.

Acerta Pharma has received approval from both the US (FDA) and the European Regulator (EMA) for its small molecule BTK inhibitor, for the treatment of patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). In addition, AstraZeneca and Acerta Pharma are collaborating on many other innovative medicines to treat haematological malignant diseases.

How to apply:
We would like to receive your English CV. For this, go to the apply button at the bottom of this vacancy. You can upload your CV and cover letter at the bottom of the second page.

If you have any questions about this vacancy, our Recruitment team (Karin Raadschelders, Caroline van Oppen) can be reached via info@werkenbijacertapharma.nl or on +31(0)85 - 047 0244.

Acquisition by recruitment and selection agencies is not appreciated.

Date Posted

14-Aug-2025

Closing Date

30-Sept-2025

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity.  We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills.  We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.  We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics.  We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorisation and employment eligibility verification requirements.