Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary expert in computational chemistry for nonclinical research and development initiatives
- Lead independent research efforts, develop innovative computational workflows, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to advance projects from hit identification to clinical candidate selection
- Support the creation and application of advanced computational tools, including computer-aided drug design and molecular simulation methods, to enhance in silico drug discovery
- Analyze, interpret, integrate, and report research informatics data 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 analytical tools and data-mining approaches for integrating and visualizing complex datasets
- Engage in data governance efforts in coordination with IT and laboratory teams
- Communicate project progress, potential challenges, and strategic updates to drug discovery leadership
- Ensure all project work complies with organizational policies, procedures, and scientific methodologies
- Uphold and promote the organization’s core vision and values
- Maintain consistent attendance and punctuality
- Conduct all work in a safe and efficient manner
- Perform additional duties as assigned by leadership
- Take ownership of meeting client requirements and delivering results on schedule
- Provide cross-functional collaboration and support to other departments when needed
- Adjust working hours as necessary to meet critical project deadlines
- Comply with environmental health and safety (EHS) standards, whether on-site or remote
