Principal Scientist, Computational Chemistry

Bilbao HR

Cambridge, MA, United States
Base: $141,000.00-$188,000.00; bonus/equity: short...
Structure based drug design
Free energy perturbation (fep) calculations
Molecular dynamics simulations
Leverage modeling skills and knowledge of computational chemistry to support the design and prioritization of new small molecules aimed to treat neurological and rare diseases

Job Summary

  • Leverage modeling skills and knowledge of computational chemistry to support the design and prioritization of new small molecules aimed to treat neurological and rare diseases.
  • Apply advanced structure based methods, including binding site analysis, pose prediction, and structure guided SAR development, to influence and prioritize compound design.
  • Biogen offers a full and highly competitive range of benefits designed to support our employees’ and their families physical, financial, emotional, and social well-being.

Matching Summary

Leverage modeling skills and knowledge of computational chemistry to support the design and prioritization of new small molecules aimed to treat neurological and rare diseases.

Salary

Base: $141,000.00-$188,000.00; Bonus/Equity: Short term and long-term incentives, cash bonus and equity incentive opportunities; Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurances, Fitness & Wellness programs, Disability insurance, Paid time off, Holidays, Paid Maternity and Parental Leave, 401(k) with match, ESPP, Tuition reimbursement

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • structure based drug design
  • Free Energy Perturbation (FEP) calculations
  • molecular dynamics simulations
  • docking and ligand based methods
  • machine learning and QSAR modeling
  • multidisciplinary team collaboration

Nice-to-have

  • creative and highly motivated scientist
  • stay current with chemical literature
  • independent problem solving
  • support medicinal chemistry optimization
  • build automated workflows and pipelines

Key Requirements

  • Ph.D. in computational chemistry, cheminformatics, or related computational science discipline
  • 5+ years pharma or biotech experience
  • Hands-on experience with FEP workflows
  • Proficiency in molecular dynamics with enhanced sampling
  • Demonstrated impact using docking, ligand based modeling, virtual screening, QM methods, and machine learning approaches
  • Track record of publications and/or scientific presentations
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills

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