BioSpace · 2 days ago
Senior Scientist, Molecular Design
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Responsibilities
Design small molecules with in-house, high-throughput computational tools using both structural models and ligand-based data from our proprietary screening platform
Develop strategies to assess and progress hits across multiple programs for our internal pipeline and partnered projects
Design focus libraries to drive small molecule programs in hit-to-lead and lead optimization
Develop and evaluate models and generative tools to design compounds with desired properties in collaboration with the machine learning team
Communicate molecular design strategy and outcomes to teams across the company
Qualification
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Required
BS/MS/Ph.D in computational, organic, or medicinal chemistry, or a related field
Experience applying ligand-based and structure-based methods to designing small molecules for multiple drug discovery projects
Experience working with medicinal chemists to optimize ADME and safety issues
Experience triaging large data sets from virtual screens, DEL screens, and/or HTS
Experience with RDKit, molecular simulation suites (Schrodinger, MOE, etc.), and docking programs (AutoDock Vina, rDock, etc.)
Proficient in Python and the PyData stack (numpy, pandas, scipy, scikit-learn, etc.)
Benefits
Participation in the Company's option plan
3% retirement safe harbor contribution
Fully-paid medical, dental, vision, life and disability benefits
Company
BioSpace
BioSpace is the leading online community for industry news and careers for life science professionals.
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$10M2000-08-24Series B· $10M
Recent News
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