Novartis · 2 weeks ago
Computer Aided Drug Design, AI/ML Expert
Cambridge, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$120K/yr - $246K/yr
2+ years expNovartis is a leading global healthcare company focused on innovative medicines. They are seeking a highly motivated researcher with a strong background in data science and computational chemistry to collaborate in developing novel therapies and to contribute to data-driven drug discovery.
BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPharmaceuticalPrecision Medicine
Responsibilities
Collaborate in a multidisciplinary team to discover and develop novel therapies across various disease areas
Apply, develop, and integrate state-of-the-art machine-learning, cheminformatics, and physics-based algorithms to accelerate and impact our portfolio projects
Utilize data science and statistical methods to develop scientific hypotheses and contribute to data-driven drug discovery
Combine machine learning with physics-based methods and adaptive automation to build and automate advanced computational workflows, enhancing our medicinal chemistry projects
Communicate scientific results at project and group meetings, decision boards, and external conferences
Contribute to patent inventorship with novel ideas, scientific publications, and presentations
Participate in global initiatives shaping the future of drug discovery at Novartis
Qualification
Required
PhD in data science, machine learning, computational chemistry, engineering or related field. Candidates with an in-lab experience combined with strong computational and/or data science experience are also encouraged to apply
2+ years' experience in scientific software development/programming, e.g. SOTA ML/scientific software libraries, RDKit, ML Ops, and the scientific Python tech stack
Demonstrated track record of initiating, leading, or being a key contributor to cutting edge research in data science, machine learning, computational chemistry, or life sciences
An attitude of curiosity, innovation, teamwork, and receptiveness to diverse perspectives, coupled with a passion for personal and professional growth
Critically interpret results, build new experimental hypotheses, take calculated risks and smart decisions
Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented, matrixed environment
Excellent oral and written communication, and strong influencing skills
Preferred
Experience in computer-aided drug design, e.g. structure/ligand-based drug design, molecular dynamics, virtual screening, pharmacophore modeling
Experience working with project teams in an industrial drug discovery setting
Benefits
Performance-based cash incentive
Annual equity awards
Health benefits
Life and disability benefits
401(k) with company contribution and match
Generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves
Company
Novartis
Novartis is a pharmaceutical company that researches and develops medicines for serious diseases to improve and extend people's lives.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.49BKey Investors
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
2024-06-19Post Ipo Debt· $2.49B
2018-02-14Grant· $6.5M
2000-05-19IPO
Leadership Team
Daniel Grant
Vice President & Global Program Head
John von Brachel
VP, Head of Content Lab
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