My biotech client is expanding and seeks an experienced Computational Chemist to take on the following tasks:

• Liaise with Data Science and Medicinal Chemistry groups to facilitate effective drug discovery and development.
• Partner with Structural Biology, Medicinal Chemistry and all other relevant functions to drive structure-based design for all ongoing drug discovery programs.
• Analyze biochemical and cellular SAR and other relevant data including in vitro ADME and PK.
• Develop and implement computational chemistry methods to triage compound designs and impact decision-making.
• Build close partnerships with all stakeholders to influence overarching discovery strategy.

 

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualities:

• PhD with 4+ years of experience including biotech experience
• Track record of proven impact through the application of computational chemistry approaches including SBDD, homology modeling, molecular dynamics, and quantum mechanics.
• Deep technical expertise with commonly used computational chemistry tools and methods.
• Skilled in cheminformatics approaches including QSAR and machine learning and data analytics.
• Publications and patents that demonstrate a track record of application of computational approaches to solve problems and advance drug discovery.
• Knowledge of ADME principles, multi-parameter compound design and optimization.

 
 
Title and salary are commensurate with experience.