CareerPlan

Executive Director, AIRx Computational Chemistry

Boston, MAFull-time$238k–$374k2026-07-08 → 2026-11-11
Hybrid

Core

Drive in silico molecular design, leverage predictive models, and apply generative chemistry to power rapid drug discovery cycles, directly shaping candidates that advance to the clinic.

Role type

Executive Director, Computational Chemistry (Scientific Lead)

Builds

AI-powered operating models for drug discovery, virtual screening campaigns, and predictive ADMET models

Domain

Pharmaceutical drug discovery, computational chemistry, AI/ML in chemistry

Deliverable

production ML models

Required skills

Generative AI for molecular design, structure-based drug design, free energy perturbation (FEP), molecular docking, MD simulation, QSAR/ADMET modeling, Python programming, ML model deployment, structural biology data interpretation (X-ray, cryo-EM)

Preferred skills

Experience applying generative AI or large language models to molecular design

Technologies

Python, generative AI, protein structure prediction tools, cryo-EM software, X-ray crystallography analysis tools

Responsibilities

Apply generative AI and predictive ML models to design and prioritize chemical matter; Partner with Medicinal Chemists to translate computational outputs into synthesis priorities; Lead virtual screening campaigns and ADMET predictions; Contribute to building AI/ML model training datasets; Develop computational workflows for team speed and reproducibility; Interpret structural biology data into design strategies

Seniority

Executive Director, hands-on scientific leadership