Senior Scientist/Manager, Process Chemistry - (Pleasanton, CA)

Join a company that---s making a difference in the fight against cancer.--Astex Pharmaceuticals, www.astx.com,--is dedicated to the discovery and development of novel small molecule therapeutics with a focus on oncology. Astex is a wholly owned subsidiary of Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd., Tokyo, Japan. We are looking for an experienced and motivated professional interested in applying their unique skills to our shared mission. This position will be based in our office located in Pleasanton, California near the Dublin-Pleasanton BART station in the Rosewood Commons campus:--http://www.rosewoodcommons.com/transformation.html --In this role, the Senior Scientist will manage development and manufacturing activities performed by Contract Manufacturing partners to ensure that projects are completed in an efficient and timely manner and that the final products meet Astex Specifications and are fit for their intended use.-- The Senior Scientist is a team member