Senior Molecular AI Scientist — Generative ML Lead

Novo Nordisk; Waltham (MA); Hybrid; USD 122.000 - 223.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical coverage

Dental and vision

Life insurance

401(k) savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible spending accounts

Parental leave

Zusammenfassung

Novo Nordisk’s Molecular AI (MolAI) team in the ADI area applies state-of-the-art AI/ML and design methods to predictive science and structure-based drug design. The role collaborates with global teams to advance computational drug discovery, develop new techniques, and translate insights into experiments.

The position emphasizes leadership, mentoring, and publishing in top venues, with a hybrid work model in Waltham, MA. Requires 8+ years in relevant AI/ML fields and strong communication.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years’ relevant experience or Master’s with 5+ years’ or PhD with 4+ years’ relevant experience.
• Experience in modeling, diseases modeling, physiological modeling, big data analytics and AI/ML algorithm development and validation.
• Knowledge of at least 4 of the following: deep learning, Bayesian reasoning, recommendation systems, learning from semi-structured data, reinforcement or active learning, ML software systems, ML on mobile devices.
• Knowledge in healthcare or pharmaceutical industries and regulated environments.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Detail oriented with strong documentation skills.

Aufgaben

• Provide senior scientific leadership: identify capability gaps, set goals, and lead initiatives with business impact.
• Lead research and development of generative AI methodologies for computational drug design; balance multiple design criteria.
• Translate computational insights into experimental strategies and train/validate models with data-generation capabilities.
• Develop and implement new deep learning approaches (diffusion models, active/reinforcement learning, LLMs for molecular design) with a reusable codebase.
• Represent MolAI externally and internally: publish in top venues and build collaborations with partners.
• Mentor and grow talent: lead and develop junior ML scientists and engineers; promote best practices in version control, CI/testing, and reproducibility.
• Participate in cross-functional teams and program readouts with Digital Chemistry and Design, experimental scientists, and IT.
• Publish research in AI methods (ICLR, NeurIPS, ICML, Nature, Science, Cell).

Kenntnisse

Deep learning

Bayesian reasoning

Reinforcement learning

Active learning

AI/ML algorithm development

Healthcare industry experience

Communication skills

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years’ relevant experience

Master’s Degree with 5+ years’ relevant experience

PhD with 4+ years’ relevant experience

Tools

Jupyter Notebook

Matlab

R Studio

Jobbeschreibung

Novo Nordisk’s Molecular AI (MolAI) team in the ADI area applies state-of-the-art AI/ML and design methods to predictive science and structure-based drug design. The role collaborates with global teams to advance computational drug discovery, develop new techniques, and translate insights into experiments.

The position emphasizes leadership, mentoring, and publishing in top venues, with a hybrid work model in Waltham, MA. Requires 8+ years in relevant AI/ML fields and strong communication.