CareerPlan

Senior Specialist, Data Science / Modeling & Informatics

USA - California - South San Francisco (Grand Ave)Full-time$160k–$251k2026-11-05 → 2026-11-10
On-site · United States

Core

Building algorithms, tools, and workflows integrating predictive modeling, agentic scientific reasoning, and physics-based insight to advance drug design and development.

Role type

Senior IC computational scientist (AI/ML & computational chemistry)

Builds

Next-generation systems that reason across multiple data sources, evaluate molecular hypotheses, and learn from experimental feedback in the DMTA cycle.

Domain

Biopharma / Drug Discovery / Computational Chemistry

Deliverable

production ML models

Required skills

Deep learning frameworks (PyTorch, JAX), Python, Agentic AI frameworks, Linux HPC, Scientific programming, Molecular modeling, Data science

Preferred skills

Graph neural networks, Transformers, Diffusion models, Generative modeling, Reinforcement learning, Cheminformatics (RDKit), 3D molecular modeling, Molecular dynamics, Quantum chemistry, Scientific software engineering

Technologies

PyTorch, JAX, LangChain, LangGraph, RDKit, Linux

Responsibilities

Develop novel AI/ML algorithms for representation, prediction, generation, and reasoning; Evaluate AI/ML methods against computational and experimental benchmarks; Develop deep-learning approaches combining ML with biophysical understanding; Build agentic workflows integrating models, tools, and data; Collaborate with chemistry teams on molecular design and SAR interpretation; Build reproducible scientific methods and pilot new approaches; Conduct innovative research and mentor scientists.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship