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AstraZeneca · 19 hours ago

Computational Biologics Design Senior Scientist

US - Gaithersburg - MD

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$111K/yr - $166K/yr

AstraZeneca is a leading pharmaceuticals company focused on delivering novel biologics drugs for various diseases. They are seeking a Computational Biologics Design Senior Scientist to lead in silico support on therapeutic projects, collaborate with scientists to establish structural analytics workflows, and drive innovative methods for biologics design and optimization.

BiopharmaBiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPharmaceuticalPrecision Medicine

Comp. & Benefits

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Lead the in silico support on pipeline therapeutic projects in collaboration with AZ stakeholders

Work collaboratively with data and drug discovery scientists to establish structural analytics workflows for biologics discovery

Contribute to the development of an end-to-end data analysis capability within Biologics Engineering team as part of a cross-functional team

Drive innovative structural, generative & machine learning methods for the design and optimisation of biologic therapeutics

Participate in strategic external collaborations

Demonstrate effective communication to translate complex concepts to non-experts in internal and external scientific meetings

Qualification

PhD in relevant fieldComputational structural biologyStructural modelling platformsGenerative AIMachine learningProtein structuresFAIR data principlesProfessional communicationTeam collaborationAttention to detail

Required

PhD in relevant field (e.g. Structural Biology, Computer Science, Bioinformatics, Physics and Mathematics)

Knowledge of computational structural biology and demonstrated application of data analysis methods

Experience with structural modelling platforms (e.g. Schrodinger, Rosetta etc)

Familiarity with antibody discovery & optimisation, protein structures

Skilled in applying generative AI, Machine learning or deep learning to design and optimise proteins

Strong, professional communication skills and excellent attention to detail, capable of developing good working relationships with diverse individuals

Experience working within a team environment

Acts with integrity and does the right thing

Preferred

Knowledge of FAIR data principles

Experience with the analysis of large structural, sequence and experimental datasets

Benefits

Eligible for various incentives—an opportunity to receive short-term incentive bonuses, equity-based awards for salaried roles and commissions for sales roles.

Qualified retirement programs

Paid time off (i.e., vacation, holiday, and leaves)

Health, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans.

Company

AstraZeneca

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AstraZeneca is a pharmaceutical company that discovers, develops, manufactures, and markets prescription medicines. It is a sub-organization of Investor.

Founded in 1999

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, GBR

10001+ employees

https://www.astrazeneca.com

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