Scientific Director, Computational Chemistry
Core
Develops and leads innovative computational strategies to accelerate drug discovery from early discovery through clinical candidate nomination, integrating molecular modeling, cheminformatics, and AI/ML to optimize therapeutics.
Role type
Senior IC Scientific Director, Computational Chemistry
Builds
Drug discovery programs for small molecules, biologics, peptides, and targeted protein degradation
Domain
Biopharmaceuticals / Computational Chemistry / Drug Discovery
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Molecular modeling, structure-based drug design, ligand-based design, cheminformatics, AI/ML for drug discovery, generative chemistry, predictive modeling, cloud computing, high-performance computing, workflow automation, strategic planning, team leadership, scientific publication, IP strategy
Preferred skills
CNS drug discovery experience, familiarity with neuroscience research, experience with Schrödinger/OpenEye/MOE platforms, experience with Knime or equivalent
Technologies
Schrödinger, OpenEye, MOE, Knime, cloud computing environments, high-performance computing environments
Responsibilities
Develops and enforces computational chemistry strategies; leads application of molecular modeling and AI/ML; partners with medicinal chemistry and data science teams; evaluates and communicates computational results; drives innovation in emerging technologies; establishes computational workflows; represents function in R&D governance; oversees external collaborations; contributes to IP and publications; selects and develops personnel.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership and mentorship responsibilities