Clemens Dialer is a Medicinal Chemist with extensive experience in small molecule drug discovery, currently employed at Die Grünenthal Gruppe since March 2021. Key responsibilities include hit identification, lead generation, lead optimization, and design, synthesis, and analysis of biologically active compounds, while also supervising external synthesis resources and implementing modern synthetic methodologies as part of a global research team. Prior to this role, Clemens Dialer completed a postdoctoral position in Medicinal Chemistry at Ludwig-Maximilians Universität München, focused on the chemical synthesis and evaluation of 2'3'-cGAMP analogues for STING, and supervised research interns. Educational qualifications include a Master of Science in Chemistry from Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz and a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and Biochemistry from Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München. Experience also encompasses internships involving chiral synthesis, biopolymer design, and social commitment in educational roles.