Pankaj Jain

Senior Principal Scientist (Medicinal Chemistry) and Project Team Leader at Novartis

Role
Senior Principal Scientist at Novartis
Location
Cambridge, MA, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers

About Pankaj Jain

Innovative drug discovery scientist passionate about translating cutting-edge science into transformative therapies. Experienced in synthetic and medicinal chemistry, driving programs across multiple therapeutic areas including obesity, metabolism, cardiovascular, oncology, renal and infectious diseases. Skilled in diverse modalities such as small molecules, peptides, antibody-drug conjugates, siRNA, and half-life extension technologies.Currently focused on targeted siRNA delivery strategies to unlock next-generation therapeutics. Known for a data-driven approach, strong collaboration in matrix environments, and a proven ability to advance projects from early discovery to clinical candidate identification.

Experience

  1. Senior Principal Scientist

    Novartis

    May 2025 — Present

Education

  • University of South Florida

    Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Organic Chemistry

    2009 — 2014

  • Illinois State University

    Master of Science (MS), Organic Chemistry

    2007 — 2009

Skills

  • Uv/Vis
  • Nmr Spectroscopy
  • Organometallic Chemistry
  • Purification
  • Ftir
  • Nmr
  • Mass Spectrometry
  • Medicinal Chemistry
  • Science
  • Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (Nmr)
  • Lc-Ms
  • Characterization
  • Organic Chemistry
  • Spectroscopy
  • Chemistry
  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Organic Synthesis
  • Chromatography
  • Hplc
  • Ir
  • Protein Chemistry

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