This role has a moderate level of AI exposure. AI can enhance efficiency for some tasks, but this job still relies on human skills and decision-making.
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A Medicinal Chemist researches and develops new pharmaceutical compounds to treat diseases and improve human health. You might work in laboratories, pharmaceutical companies, or academic institutions. Medicinal Chemists focus on designing and synthesising chemical compounds, testing their effectiveness, and ensuring they are safe for use as medications.
Medicinal Chemists play a vital role in the development of new drugs. You’ll need to have a strong understanding of chemistry, be detail-oriented, and able to work meticulously in a lab environment. You’ll collaborate with other scientists and healthcare professionals to ensure that the compounds you develop meet regulatory standards and have the potential to benefit patients.
