SYNthesis (www.synmedchem.com) is a chemistry-focussed, contract research organisation providing custom synthesis and medicinal chemistry services. The company was established in 2007 and operates a unique, hybrid business model combining medicinal chemistry & project management expertise based in both Australia and the USA, with high quality synthetic chemistry based in China. In addition to Melbourne (Australia) where SYNthesis med chem's global headquarters are located, the company also has operations in Shanghai & Suzhou (China) together with offices in the UK and USA. SYNthesis currently employs over 250 chemists based in Australia, China & the USA. Our medicinal chemists provide the design, innovation, creativity and problem solving expertise required to complement the skills & capabilities of the company's expert team of synthetic chemists based in China. Our medicinal chemists are all experienced and highly skilled scientists with a track record of delivering clinical candidates, a passion for discovering new medicines and a comprehensive insight gained from managing more than 100 projects covering all phases of the pharmaceutical R&D process. They also act as project managers for custom synthesis and medicinal chemistry projects.