Principal Scientist

GSK

Collegeville, PA, US
Phd in computational chemistry or related field
Expertise in ai/ml and qsar modeling
Experience with protacs, adcs, and oligonucleotides
This role involves collaborating with preclinical R&D partners to drive compound design from target identification to clinical candidate selection

Job Summary

  • This role involves collaborating with preclinical R&D partners to drive compound design from target identification to clinical candidate selection.
  • The successful applicant will apply advanced computational strategies including AI/ML, de novo design, and multi-objective optimization to develop transformational medicines.
  • GSK aims to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by uniting science, technology, and talent to get ahead of disease together.

Matching Summary

This role involves collaborating with preclinical R&D partners to drive compound design from target identification to clinical candidate selection.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • PhD in Computational Chemistry or related field
  • Expertise in AI/ML and QSAR modeling
  • Experience with PROTACs, ADCs, and oligonucleotides
  • Proficiency in Python scripting and Linux environments
  • Structure-based and ligand-based drug design skills

Nice-to-have

  • Post-doctoral research experience
  • Knowledge of toxicology and DMPK data analysis
  • Ability to present data in team meetings
  • Experience with protein structure prediction tools
  • Strong interpersonal skills in matrix teams

Key Requirements

  • PhD in Computational Chemistry, Cheminformatics, Physics, Biophysics, or Chemistry
  • Documented scientific contributions via publications or presentations
  • Location requirement: Collegeville, PA (2-3 days on-site)

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