Chief Scientist, Modern Drug Discovery
Core
Define and execute a forward-looking scientific strategy for AI-enabled modern drug discovery services, driving adoption of predictive modeling, automation, and translational biology to shape the future of drug discovery.
Role type
Principal scientific leader (Chief Scientist)
Builds
Next-generation drug discovery services and capabilities
Domain
Life sciences / Pharmaceutical R&D / AI in Drug Discovery
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Strategic planning, AI-assisted drug design, predictive modeling, translational biology, pharmacology, team mentorship, client engagement, partnership development
Preferred skills
Experience in CRO environments, data-driven decision-making
Technologies
AI, computational science, automation tools
Responsibilities
Define scientific strategy aligned to client needs, drive adoption of AI and automation, provide leadership across discovery portfolio, support strategic client engagements, act as scientific ambassador, mentor multidisciplinary teams
Seniority
Principal, strategy & mentorship