Laxai Hiring CRO – R&D Department

Our goal is to produce fast and innovative solutions to global pharmaceutical and specialty chemical companies within the space of Contract Research, Development and Manufacturing. We combine Science, Innovation and People to help our Customers strengthen their competitive advantage, while providing high quality, quick and reliable services.

CRO – R&D Department

Qualification : Ph.D. (Medicinal Chemistry)
Experience : 3–5 Years
Location : ShamIrpet, Hyderabad

Key Responsibilities
• Design and synthesize novel small molecules based on biological and medicinal chemistry objectives.
• Develop and execute multi-step organic synthesis routes, including reaction optimization and scale-up.
• Perform structure–activity relationship (SAR) studies to improve potency, selectivity, efficacy and drug-like properties.
• Analyze and interpret analytical data such as NMR, LC-MS, HPLC, GC and other relevant techniques.
• Maintain accurate laboratory records, experimental procedures, compound inventories and research documentation.
• Collaborate with biologists, computational chemists, analytical scientists, DMPK scientists and other cross-functional teams.
• Evaluate experimental results and propose new compounds and synthetic strategies.
• Troubleshoot challenging synthetic chemistry problems and develop alternative routes when required.
• Prepare compounds and intermediates for biological, pharmacological and ADME/DMPK evaluation.
• Present research findings and contribute to project discussions, reports, scientific publications or patents.
• Follow laboratory safety, chemical handling and regulatory procedures.

Preferred Experience
• Experience in small-molecule drug discovery, from Hit-to-Lead and lead optimization.
• Understanding of ADME/DMPK, pharmacology and toxicology considerations is an advantage.

Last Date : 20th September 2026