Job Description

CDD Molecular Designer (F/H/NB)

CDD - Chemist – Molecular Designer / Laboratory Coordinator (F/H/NB)

Your Role

As a Chemist – Molecular Designer / Laboratory Coordinator, you will contribute to the early discovery of innovative crop protection active ingredients.
You will combine hands‑on organic synthesis, molecular design and SAR thinking, and digital and data‑driven approaches to support multidisciplinary research teams.

In addition to project responsibilities, you will contribute to site‑level and hub‑level activities, supporting scientific excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the organization.

Your Main Responsibilities

Molecular Design & Digital Innovation

• Design, propose, and optimize new small molecules with fungicidal, insecticidal, or herbicidal potential.
• Perform hit triage, clustering, and prioritization from diverse hit‑finding approaches (e.g. HTS, fragment screening, DEL, virtual or structure‑based screening).
• Apply structure‑based, target‑based, and data‑driven design approaches to guide early discovery projects.
• Integrate digital tools such as cheminformatics, molecular modeling, and machine learning to support hit identification and multi‑parameter optimization.
• Translate SAR, biological, and physicochemical data into clear design hypotheses and recommendations.
• Contribute to compound pool rejuvenation and targeted library design initiatives.

Organic Synthesis & Laboratory Coordination

• Design and execute efficient, safe, and robust synthetic routes for new and diverse molecules.
• Coordinate internal and/or external chemistry resources to deliver key project compounds.
• Ensure high‑quality experimental documentation and contribute to intellectual property generation.
• Maintain high standards of laboratory safety, regulatory compliance, and risk assessment.

Collaboration, Site & Hub Contribution

• Work closely with biology, screening, computational chemistry, and regulatory colleagues in multidisciplinary project teams.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the research center and global R&D hubs.
• Contribute to chemistry digitalization, knowledge sharing, mentoring, and continuous improvement initiatives at site and hub level.
• Support site and hub activities that strengthen scientific collaboration, operational excellence, and safety culture.

Who You Are

• PhD in Organic Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry, or a related scientific field.
• Strong expertise in organic synthesis and modern analytical techniques (e.g. NMR, LC‑MS, HPLC).
• Solid understanding of molecular design, SAR, and early discovery workflows.
• Experience with, or strong interest in, digital and data‑driven approaches applied to chemistry.
• Team‑oriented, scientifically curious, and comfortable working in multidisciplinary environments.
• Fluent in English and French; German is an advantage.

What We Offer

• A stimulating R&D environment at the interface of chemistry, biology, and data science.
• Opportunities to contribute to molecular design strategies and early discovery pipelines.
• Modern laboratories, digital tools, and strong international collaboration within Bayer.
• A collaborative culture that values scientific excellence, safety, and professional development.

Location: Lyon - La Dargoire (69)

Qui sommes-nous  ?
Bayer est un groupe international dont les cœurs de métier se situent dans les secteurs de la santé et de l'agriculture. A la confluence de la chimie et de la biologie, Bayer contribue à améliorer la qualité de vie en proposant des produits et services en santé humaine et végétale.
Chez Bayer nous sommes chaque jour motivés par les grands défis de notre époque. Notre ambition est de contribuer à un monde où la santé pour tous, la faim pour personne ne soient plus un rêve mais une possibilité, en protégeant chacun au quotidien. Dynamisme, curiosité et engagement guident nos actions. Nous pensons que nous pouvons apprendre de tous ceux qui nous entourent, en élargissant nos points de vue, en développant nos compétences, en faisant évoluer le statu quo. Il y a tellement de raisons de nous rejoindre. Vous avez envie d’une carrière riche de sens et qui offre des opportunités variées ? Vous souhaitez rejoindre des équipes expertes et diverses qui permettent le changement ? Le choix est simple !

Pour en savoir plus :
/ Découvrez notre site internet en France : Bayer France
/ Découvrez comment nous transformons l’agriculture : Transformer l’agriculture
/ Découvrez comment nous soignons les maladies : Soigner les maladies
/ Découvrez comment nous préservons le bien-être : Préserver le bien être.

« Pour Bayer, l’égalité des chances est un axe majeur de la responsabilité sociétale de l’entreprise 

Lieu:

France : Rhône : Lyon

Division:

Crop Science

Code de référence:

867868