Computer-Aided Drug Design Data Science AI/ML Expert

Novartis Farmacéutica; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 119,000 - 223,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm in the biomedical research sector is seeking a passionate Computer-Aided Drug Design Data Science AI/ML Expert to join their dynamic team in Cambridge, MA. This role offers a unique opportunity to apply your expertise in data science and computational chemistry to advance drug discovery efforts. You'll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop cutting-edge therapies, leveraging machine learning and cheminformatics to drive impactful results. If you're eager to contribute to groundbreaking research and make a difference in patients' lives, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

401(k) eligibility

Paid time off

Medical benefits

Sign-on bonus

Restricted stock units

Qualifications

• PhD in data science, machine learning, or computational chemistry required.
• 2+ years experience in scientific software development is essential.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate in a multidisciplinary team to develop novel therapies.
• Utilize machine learning and cheminformatics to enhance drug discovery.

Skills

Machine Learning

Data Science

Computational Chemistry

Statistical Methods

Scientific Software Development

Education

PhD in Data Science or related field

Tools

RDKit

Python

ML Ops

Job description

Computer-Aided Drug Design Data Science AI/ML Expert

Job ID REQ-10039640

May 08, 2025

USA

Summary

At Global Discovery Chemistry (GDC) of Biomedical Research in Cambridge, MA, we are at the heart of Novartis' purpose. We are seeking a highly motivated and passionate researcher with a strong scientific background in data science and/or computational chemistry, a curious mindset, and cultural agility to invent innovative medicines and advance the frontiers of drug discovery.

About the Role

Internal Job Title: Senior Expert I/Senior Expert II, Data Science

Position Location: Cambridge, MA, onsite

About this role:

At Global Discovery Chemistry (GDC) of Biomedical Research in Cambridge, MA, we are at the heart of Novartis' purpose. We are seeking a highly motivated and passionate researcher with a strong scientific background in data science and/or computational chemistry, a curious mindset, and cultural agility to invent innovative medicines and advance the frontiers of drug discovery.

Your 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 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.

What you will bring to the role:

• 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
• 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

Why Novartis: Our purpose is to reimagine medicine to improve and extend people’s lives and our vision is to become the most valued and trusted medicines company in the world. How can we achieve this? With our people. It is our associates that drive us each day to reach our ambitions. Be a part of this mission and join us! Learn more here: https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion / EEO: The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers and take pride in maintaining a diverse environment. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to building diverse teams, representative of the patients and communities we serve, and we strive to create an inclusive workplace that cultivates bold innovation through collaboration and empowers our people to unleash their full potential.

Novartis Compensation and Benefit Summary: The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $119,700 to $222,300 for Senior Expert I, and $132,300 to $245,700/year for Senior Expert II; however, while salary ranges are effective from 1/1/25 through 12/31/25, fluctuations in the job market may necessitate adjustments to pay ranges during this period. Further, final pay determinations will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to geographical location, experience level, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

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Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams' representative of the patients and communities we serve.

Why Novartis: Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Ready to create a brighter future together? https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture

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The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

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Division Biomedical Research

Business Unit Pharma Research

Location USA

State Massachusetts

Site Cambridge (USA)

Company / Legal Entity U175 (FCRS = US175) Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research, Inc.