Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary expert in computational chemistry for nonclinical research and development initiatives
- Conduct independent research, develop innovative computational workflows, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to advance projects from hit identification to clinical candidate selection
- Support the creation and application of advanced computational tools, drug design software, and simulation methods to enhance in silico drug discovery
- Analyze, interpret, integrate, and report research informatics data produced in collaboration with internal groups and external clients
- Collaborate with medicinal chemists during lead optimization, including molecular docking and scoring for rational drug design
- Develop or apply new computational tools and data-mining approaches for analyzing and visualizing complex datasets
- Engage in data governance efforts in coordination with IT and laboratory teams
- Communicate project progress, potential challenges, and strategic updates clearly to drug discovery leadership
- Ensure timely delivery of results that meet client requirements and expectations
- Provide support across functions to other departments as needed
