Richard Lewis

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Group Leader, Drug Discovery at MD Anderson Cancer Center
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Houston, Texas, United States, United States
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About Richard Lewis

Experienced leader of medicinal chemistry and multidisciplinary drug discovery research teams, who fosters a collaborative team-oriented research environment. Motivated by the desire to help project teams deliver high quality tool molecules and drug candidates.I contribute extensive medicinal chemistry expertise, together with a strong track record of innovation which has resulted in the advancement of multiple compounds into clinical development for Oncology and CNS indications.Specialties: Cracking difficult medchem problems Experienced manager of skilled personnel in a variety of group dynamics and cultural diversities. A passionate believer in the importance of mentorship, the value of effective communication in teamwork, and of leadership by example.

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Group Leader, Drug Discovery at MD Anderson Cancer Center
Richard Lewis Work Experience Details
  • Md Anderson Cancer Center
    Principal Scientist
    Md Anderson Cancer Center Sep 2014 - Nov 2019
    Houston, Texas
    Drug discovery program team leader, Institute of Applied Cancer Sciences.
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  • Amgen Inc
    Principal Scientist
    Amgen Inc Dec 2006 - Dec 2013
    Working in the fields of oncology and neuroscience across a portfolio of early and late-stage drug discovery programs. Made key intellectual contributions (Structure-based design) inventing novel high quality chemical matter with strong IP position in neuroscience and in oncology programs, resulting in clinical candidate nominations. Co-concieved and pioneered new drug-discovery programs.Led teams of medicinal chemists. Also co-led larger cross-functional project teams. Collaborated closely with ADMET, structural biology and computational chemistry experts. Influenced and impacted design and execution of drug-discovery strategy and tactics.
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  • Merck Sharp & Dohme
    Senior Research Fellow
    Merck Sharp & Dohme Oct 2001 - May 2006
    Neuroscience Research Centre Uk.
    Significant experience in neuroscience drug discovery. Track record of delivering novel pre-clinical candidates and proof-of concept compounds for several CNS programs. Delivered a clinical candidate targeting the GlyT1 transporter for schizophrenia, together with an associated PET tracer approved for human useCo-delivered clinical candidates targeting GABA receptor for anxiety. Invented a novel structural class of allosteric agonists (PAM) with exquisite receptor subtype selective efficacySenior team leader Medicinal Chemistry department. An accomplished leader of experienced medicinal chemists,directing scientific research strategy. Demonstrated key skills include innovation, problem solving, mentorship, deep knowledge of medicinal and synthetic chemistry.
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Richard Lewis Skills

Drug Discovery Medicinal Chemistry Drug Development Drug Design Chemistry Organic Synthesis Neuroscience Clinical Development Oncology Lead Change Cancer Patentability Due Diligence Drafting Patent Applications

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Richard Lewis attended Imperial College London, Indiana University Bloomington, The University Of Texas At Austin.

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