Senior Computational Chemistry Scientist – Drug Discovery

Vertex Pharmaceuticals; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 123,400 - 185,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Benefits

Dental Benefits

Vision Benefits

Generous Paid Time Off

Educational Assistance Programs

401(k) Plan

Commuting Subsidy

Matching Charitable Donations

Annual Bonus

Equity Awards

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a highly motivated Computational Chemistry Senior Research Scientist to join their innovative team in San Diego. This role focuses on lead identification and optimization in drug discovery, leveraging expertise in cheminformatics and molecular design. The ideal candidate will collaborate with diverse project teams to enhance computational capabilities and drive impactful results. With a commitment to scientific innovation, this opportunity offers a dynamic environment where your contributions will significantly influence the development of drug candidates. Join a forward-thinking company that values collaboration and creativity in the pursuit of groundbreaking solutions.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or equivalent in relevant field with 2-5 years of experience.
• Expertise in molecular modeling and drug discovery methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to enhance drug discovery.
• Implement innovative strategies in computational drug design.

Skills

Molecular Modeling

Cheminformatics

Physics-based Methods

Data Analysis

Programming

Statistics

Education

Ph.D. in Engineering/Science/Math

Master's Degree in Similar Fields

Bachelor's Degree in Similar Fields

Tools

Commercial Molecular Modeling Software

Data Mining Software

Job description

An established industry player is seeking a highly motivated Computational Chemistry Senior Research Scientist to join their innovative team in San Diego. This role focuses on lead identification and optimization in drug discovery, leveraging expertise in cheminformatics and molecular design. The ideal candidate will collaborate with diverse project teams to enhance computational capabilities and drive impactful results. With a commitment to scientific innovation, this opportunity offers a dynamic environment where your contributions will significantly influence the development of drug candidates. Join a forward-thinking company that values collaboration and creativity in the pursuit of groundbreaking solutions.