Choosing the Right Payload: What Makes a Small Molecule Suitable for an ADC

While others focus on a conventional and well trodden ADC development pathway, Allan Jordan (VP, Oncology Drug Discovery) and Josh Greally (ADC Lead) discuss new approaches. This includes a focus on payload optimisation to enhance a drug’s efficacy and selectivity, thereby maximizing its therapeutic benefit. Better performing end products lead to better patient outcomes.

  • Allan Jordan, PhD
    Allan Jordan, PhDVice President, Oncology Drug Discovery, Research Management
  • Joshua Greally
    Joshua GreallyADC Lead

This episode focuses on the science behind payload selection. Allan and Josh break down the characteristics that make a small molecule “ADC ready,” the trade‑offs developers must navigate, and why payload optimisation is a critical factor in driving therapeutic performance.

About the Authors

Picture of Allan Jordan, VP of Oncology Drug Discovery at Sygnature Discovery and Joshua Greally, ADC Lead and Business Development Associate for Drug Discovery Services at Sygnature Discovery, filming the podcast style video series: ADC Development for Sygnature's NewPath ADC series

Allan Jordan is Vice President Oncology Drug Discovery at Sygnature Discovery and Josh Greally is ADC Lead at Sygnature Discovery.