Research Senior Scientist, Cheminformatics

Takeda

Boston, MA, US
Base: $137,000.00 - $215,270.00; bonus/equity: sho...
Phd in computational chemistry or related field
2+ years pharmaceutical or biotech experience
Python, r, c/c++ programming skills
This role is key to fostering a prediction-first culture by integrating cheminformatics, computational chemistry, and machine learning to accelerate drug design

Job Summary

  • This role is key to fostering a prediction-first culture by integrating cheminformatics, computational chemistry, and machine learning to accelerate drug design.
  • The candidate will collaborate closely with global teams in medicinal chemistry, DMPK, and AI/ML to define a roadmap for computational tools.
  • Takeda offers a competitive base salary range of $137,000.00 to $215,270.00 along with comprehensive benefits including medical insurance and 401(k) matching.

Matching Summary

This role is key to fostering a prediction-first culture by integrating cheminformatics, computational chemistry, and machine learning to accelerate drug design.

Salary

Base: $137,000.00 - $215,270.00; Bonus/Equity: Short-term and/or long-term incentives eligible; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • PhD in Computational Chemistry or related field
  • 2+ years pharmaceutical or biotech experience
  • Python, R, C/C++ programming skills
  • Expertise in RDKit cheminformatics toolkit
  • Experience with DMTA cycle deployment

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with DNA Encoded Library (DEL) analysis
  • Knowledge of Multi-task Deep Learning methods
  • Background in generative chemistry strategies
  • Ability to lead strategic initiatives

Key Requirements

  • PhD degree required
  • Minimum 2 years industry experience
  • Strong Python and scripting capabilities

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