Head of Chemistry

**The company**
Headquartered in Nijmegen, The Netherlands, Tagworks Pharmaceuticals is a dynamic biotech company with strong backing from prominent US and European investors. Specializing in proprietary in vivo click chemistry, Tagworks is committed to improving the effectiveness and reducing the toxicity of systemic cancer treatments. Operating at the Radboud University Medical Center, Tagworks pioneers unique approaches towards antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs), prodrugs, and targeted radiotherapeutics through its "Click-to-Release'' platform, rooted in Nobel Prize-winning research. To further strengthen the organization, we are looking for a

**Head of Chemistry**

**The position**

**The requirements**
- 8+ years experience in design, synthesis and development of small molecules and/or small molecule conjugates in a biotech/pharmaceutical environment.
- PhD in (Organic) Chemistry or a related field and an up-to-date understanding of developments in organic chemistry and common organic chemical synthesis, purification, and characterization techniques. Experience in the fields of bioorthogonal chemistry, bioconjugate chemistry, ADCs or targeted radiotherapeutics is desirable.
- Experienced in managing a small team and overseeing outsourced work at CROs and SMEs.
- Strategic and innovative thinker with a track record of developing creative approaches.
- Demonstrated ability to develop research plans, set goals and priorities, and manage timelines and resources effectively.
- Effective communicator and can successfully collaborate with multiple key stakeholders and project teams.

**The offer**
You will join a group of passionate and very skilled professionals working towards a common goal. We offer a set of attractive labor conditions, recognizing and rewarding our talented and motivated employees.

**Our culture and values**
At Tagworks, our culture is built on innovation, collaboration, inclusivity and achieving results. We prioritize teamwork, flexibility, resilience, adaptability, and fulfilling commitments.

**How to apply**

Soort dienstverband: Fulltime

Flexibele taalvereiste:

- Nederlands niet vereist

Rooster:

- Flexibele werkuren

Secundaire arbeidsvoorwaarden:

- Reiskostenvergoeding

Soorten aanvullende vergoedingen:

- Bonusregeling
- Vakantiegeld

Opleiding:

- PhD (Gewenst)

Ervaring:

- small molecules in a biotech/pharmaceutical environment: 8 jaar (Vereist)

Taal:

- Engels (Gewenst)

Werklocatie: Hybride werken in 6525 ED Nijmegen