Akebia Therapeutics has an exciting opportunity for an experienced medicinal chemist in our research facility in Kendall Square. You will be responsible for applying state-of-the-art medicinal and synthetic chemistry expertise to advance small-molecule drug discovery programs toward the clinic and provide support for existing programs in pre-clinical development. The successful candidate will be a key part of a dynamic interdisciplinary team that includes DMPK, biology, pharmacology, structure-based drug design, and toxicology. She/he will be responsible for conducting internal chemistry research while potentially also directing external, contract research organization (CRO)-driven activities.
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All Akebia new hires will be required to provide documentation that they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or, if not, that they are legally entitled to an accommodation due to a medical condition or a sincerely held religious belief. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis, and Akebia will consider, among other things whether a proposed accommodation would create an undue hardship.
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