Senior Scientific AI Fellow - Protein Engineering

McKinsey & Company; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 235,000 - 287,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

World-class benefits

Job summary

McKinsey & Company seeks a leader at the intersection of protein engineering, computational chemistry and AI to transform client R&D. You will join a global scientific AI team, delivering novel capabilities and assets while mentoring others and expanding McKinsey’s influence in science and AI communications.

You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across Life Sciences, Specialty Chemicals, and Sustainability, driving innovation and external engagement through publications and

Qualifications

• Strong background in computational proteomics/protein engineering.
• Proficiency in AI methods, ML, foundation models and related topics.
• Experience leading research projects and collaborating with diverse teams.
• Track record of external publications, talks or conference participation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver distinctive capabilities and insights to client service teams.
• Lead creation and dissemination of proprietary scientific assets.
• Elevate the firm’s reputation in your area of expertise.
• Mentor junior colleagues and help scale the service line.

Skills

Computational proteomics

Protein engineering

Computational chemistry

AI methods & DL

Leadership & stakeholders

Scientific communication

Job description

McKinsey & Company seeks a leader at the intersection of protein engineering, computational chemistry and AI to transform client R&D. You will join a global scientific AI team, delivering novel capabilities and assets while mentoring others and expanding McKinsey’s influence in science and AI communications.

You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across Life Sciences, Specialty Chemicals, and Sustainability, driving innovation and external engagement through publications and