Conducts target identification and validation studies for new drug candidates. Designs and synthesizes new chemical entities using medicinal chemistry principles. Performs structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies to optimize drug candidates. Conducts in-vitro biological screening assays for activity and selectivity. Collaborates with computational chemistry teams for molecular modelling work. Evaluates ADMET properties of drug candidates using in-vitro assays. Prepares scientific reports and publications for internal and external communication. Supports intellectual property filing and patent documentation. Manages compound libraries and chemical inventory in research databases. Coordinates with pharmacology teams for in-vivo animal model studies. Presents research progress at internal and external scientific forums. Ensures safe handling of chemical substances and compliance with lab safety. Stays current with medicinal chemistry literature, disease biology, and drug design.