Senior Scientist, Scientific AI & Protein Engineering

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

Benefits offered by this job

Continuous learning

Voice matters

Global community

World-class benefits

Job summary

McKinsey & Company seeks a leader at the intersection of protein engineering, computational chemistry, and artificial intelligence to help transform R&D across Life Sciences and related industries. You will drive scientific assets, mentor junior colleagues, and advance McKinsey's capabilities in scientific AI within a global team.

The role emphasizes collaboration with client service teams, knowledge creation, and external reputation building through publications, conferences, and

Qualifications

• Proven mastery of computational proteomics, protein engineering, or computational chemistry.
• Deep knowledge of AI methods: deep learning, foundation models, causal inference.
• Ability to develop architecture blueprints and phased deliverables.
• Leadership in external ecosystem via publications, conferences.
• Experience managing direct reports or large stakeholder networks.
• Strong communicator translating methods to non-technical executives.
• Commitment to integrity and client impact.

Skills

Computational proteomics

Protein engineering

Computational chemistry

AI/ML foundations

Scientific leadership

Stakeholder management

Executive communication

Job description

McKinsey & Company seeks a leader at the intersection of protein engineering, computational chemistry, and artificial intelligence to help transform R&D across Life Sciences and related industries. You will drive scientific assets, mentor junior colleagues, and advance McKinsey's capabilities in scientific AI within a global team.

The role emphasizes collaboration with client service teams, knowledge creation, and external reputation building through publications, conferences, and