Computational Chemistry Expert – Drug Discovery
12 month contract | Hybrid 3 days in Bracknell | £42/hour (Inside IR35)
Our clients, a global pharmaceutical company, are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Computational Chemistry Expert to join a dynamic team in the UK, focused on small-molecule drug discovery. The ideal candidate will leverage computational tools to design compounds that drive progress in active drug discovery programs while shaping the future of the field.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead SAR analysis and design compounds to achieve project goals.
* Utilise ligand-target interactions for structure-based drug design.
* Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams for collective success.
* Develop or integrate in silico methods to address project challenges.
* Stay updated on the latest advancements in computational chemistry and promote their use.
Requirements:
* PhD or equivalent in Medicinal/Computational Chemistry, Bioinformatics, or related field with 3+ years’ experience in drug discovery.
* Proficiency with tools like Schrödinger Suite, MOE, OpenEye, or Cresset.
* Expertise in structure-based drug design and programming languages such as Python or workflow tools like Knime.
* Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work collaboratively.
If this is of interest, please apply with your CV and we will be in touch.
Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
Contract
Job function
Research
Industries
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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