Team Leader Medium/Small-Scale Synthesis

You will be joining Mithros, a leading Chemistry Contract Research, Development & manufacturing organization catering to the pharmaceutical Industry, material science industry, polymer science industry, and contract research organizations. At Mithros, we offer comprehensive chemistry services with customer-oriented and flexible business models such as FFS, FTE, and risk shared, covering a wide range of applications. As the Team Leader for synthetic organic chemists, your primary role will involve overseeing CRO and discovery chemistry projects within the synthesis, R&D department. Leading a team of up to 10 individuals with diverse educational backgrounds and varying levels of experience in organic synthesis, you will be responsible for providing both scientific (80%) and strategic (20%) leadership in executing chemistry-related discovery projects. Your tasks will include designing synthetic schemes, proposing solutions to scientific challenges, coordinating multiple projects in a fast-paced international setting, ensuring optimal resource utilization, participating actively in project discussions, upholding IP confidentiality, supporting proposal writing, and adhering to safety rules and SOPs. To excel in this role, you are required to hold a PhD in synthetic organic chemistry with 3-5 years of industrial experience, particularly in CRO and custom organic synthesis. Proficiency in synthetic organic chemistry, trouble-shooting skills, literature search, lab operations, written and verbal communication, and presentation skills are essential. Additionally, managerial experience is mandatory for this position. Your contribution will be crucial in promoting a culture of Right First Time and Operational Excellence, collaborating with cross-functional teams, liaising with customers and suppliers, and potentially relocating within Europe as needed. If you are a proactive and skilled synthetic organic chemist with industrial experience looking for a challenging leadership role, we encourage you to apply and be part of our dynamic team at Mithros.,