Aurigene Pharmaceutical Services has announced a Walk-In Interview for Scientist – Medicinal Chemistry candidates. The opportunity is aimed at experienced professionals with an M.Sc. in Organic Chemistry and 2–14 years of experience in Synthetic Medicinal Chemistry.

According to the recruitment notification shared for this opening, the walk-in interview will be conducted on Sunday, August 16, 2026, with venues in Hyderabad, Bengaluru and Ahmedabad. Aurigene’s official information confirms its research facilities in Hyderabad and Bengaluru and its strong focus on medicinal and discovery chemistry.

Aurigene Walk-In Interview 2026 – Job Overview

About the Medicinal Chemistry Opportunity

The role focuses on small-molecule drug discovery and synthetic medicinal chemistry, making it suitable for professionals who have hands-on experience in planning and executing organic synthesis.

Aurigene states that its medicinal chemistry capabilities cover synthetic chemistry, small-scale synthesis, discovery research and integrated drug-discovery programs. Its research infrastructure is based primarily in Hyderabad and Bengaluru.

Roles & Responsibilities

Selected candidates are expected to contribute to medicinal chemistry projects through activities such as:

• Planning and executing multi-step synthesis of target compounds.
• Performing synthetic chemistry experiments for small-molecule discovery.
• Optimizing reaction conditions and troubleshooting synthetic challenges.
• Working on purification and characterization of compounds and intermediates.
• Interpreting analytical data from NMR, LCMS and HPLC.
• Maintaining accurate experimental records and scientific documentation.
• Recording experiments in line with project and IPM requirements.
• Following SHE guidelines, laboratory safety procedures and compliance requirements.
• Working collaboratively with research teams to support drug-discovery programs.

Required Qualification

Candidates should have:

M.Sc. in Organic Chemistry

The position specifically requires relevant experience in Synthetic Medicinal Chemistry.

Experience Required

• 2–14 years of relevant experience in Synthetic Medicinal Chemistry.
• Practical exposure to synthetic chemistry and small-molecule discovery is relevant to the role.
• Candidates with experience in reaction optimization, purification and analytical data interpretation should be well aligned with the position.
• Immediate joiners are preferred, as stated in the recruitment notification.

This is an experienced-candidate opportunity; the notification does not state that freshers are eligible.

Key Skills

Candidates should have relevant expertise in:

• Synthetic Medicinal Chemistry
• Organic Synthesis
• Small-Molecule Drug Discovery
• Multi-Step Synthesis
• Reaction Optimization
• Purification
• NMR
• LCMS
• HPLC
• Scientific Documentation
• Laboratory Safety and SHE Compliance

Salary & Career Opportunity

Salary: Not officially disclosed in the recruitment notification.

Based on available industry estimates for comparable Medicinal Chemistry Scientist positions, the expected range may be approximately ₹6–14 LPA, depending on experience, technical expertise and the selected candidate’s profile. This is an estimated range and not an officially announced Aurigene salary.

The role can provide exposure to:

• Small-molecule drug discovery programs
• Advanced synthetic chemistry
• Research-driven pharmaceutical projects
• Multidisciplinary scientific teams
• Career development in Medicinal Chemistry and R&D

Walk-In Interview Details

Date: Sunday, August 16, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon

Hyderabad Venue

Aurigene Office
Bollaram Road,
Jaya Prakash Narayan Nagar, Miyapur,
Hyderabad, Telangana – 500049

Bengaluru Venue

Aurigene Office
39–40, Hosur Road, KIADB Industrial Area, Phase 2,
Electronic City, Bengaluru, Karnataka – 560100

Ahmedabad Venue

Novotel Ahmedabad
Iscon Cross Roads, Sarkhej–Gandhinagar Highway,
next to Wide Angle Cinema, Ahmedabad, Gujarat – 380015

Aurigene’s official location information also lists its Hyderabad and Bengaluru facilities at the corresponding research locations.

Documents to Carry

Candidates attending the walk-in interview should carry:

• Updated Resume
• Last 3 months’ salary slips
• Salary annexure
• Passport-size photograph

Candidates should ensure that their resume clearly highlights relevant Synthetic Medicinal Chemistry, organic synthesis and analytical experience.

How to Apply

Interested and eligible candidates can attend the walk-in interview directly at one of the listed venues on August 16, 2026, between 9:00 AM and 12:00 Noon.

For queries related to the walk-in drive:

Email: krishnafulsure@aurigeneservices.com

Candidates should carry the required documents and report within the specified interview timing.