Executive Director Computational Chemistry Job at Discover International, New York, NY

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  • Discover International
  • New York, NY

Job Description

Job Title: Director of Computational Chemistry

Industry: Pharmaceuticals

New York City

Delighted to be partnering with a Pharma company leveraging AI and computational techniques to accelerate small molecule drug discovery. Seeking an experienced leader to drive computational chemistry innovations and enhance drug development strategies.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute computational chemistry strategies integrating AI/ML techniques
  • Lead the application of molecular dynamics, quantum chemistry, and free energy calculations for ligand optimization.
  • Collaborate with medicinal chemists, biologists, and ML researchers to enhance drug discovery efforts.
  • Develop novel computational methods and stay updated on emerging techniques.
  • Communicate findings and strategies to leadership and external stakeholders.
  • Build and lead a high-performing team in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

  • Ph.D. in Computational Chemistry, Theoretical Chemistry, Biophysics, or related field.
  • 7+ years of industry experience in computational chemistry within biotech or pharma.
  • Proven leadership experience in mentoring and cross-functional collaboration.
  • Expertise in molecular dynamics, quantum chemistry, and free energy methods.
  • Strong programming skills in Python and proficiency
  • Experience applying ML techniques to molecular modeling challenges.

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