Senior Principal Computational Scientist, Discovery Chemistry Department
Genentech
South San Francisco, CA, US
Base: $173,400 to $322,000; bonus/equity: discreti...
Computational peptide discovery
Machine learning for molecular design
Advanced molecular modeling techniques
This senior-level role focuses on leading the application of cutting-edge computational science to accelerate peptide therapeutic discovery and optimize lead candidates
Job Summary
This senior-level role focuses on leading the application of cutting-edge computational science to accelerate peptide therapeutic discovery and optimize lead candidates.
The position involves platform leadership, AI/ML model development, data infrastructure implementation, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams including wet-lab scientists.
Genentech offers relocation benefits, a competitive salary range, discretionary annual bonuses, and comprehensive employee benefits.
Matching Summary
This senior-level role focuses on leading the application of cutting-edge computational science to accelerate peptide therapeutic discovery and optimize lead candidates.
Salary
Base: $173,400 to $322,000; Bonus/Equity: Discretionary annual bonus available; Benefits: Comprehensive benefits as detailed by company
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Computational peptide discovery
Machine learning for molecular design
Advanced molecular modeling techniques
Python programming
Cloud and high-performance computing
Nice-to-have
Cheminformatics in peptide library design
Experience with non-canonical amino acids
Familiarity with MOE, Schrodinger, OpenEye, Rosetta
Strong scientific publication record
Cross-functional team collaboration
Key Requirements
Ph.D. in Computational Chemistry or related field
Minimum 8 years relevant experience
Proven leadership in computational peptide projects