Computational Chemistry Expert – Drug Discovery
12 month contract | Hybrid 3 days in Bracknell | £42/hour (Inside IR35)
Our clients, a global pharmaceutical company is 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 you CV and we will be in touch.
12 month contract | Hybrid 3 days in Bracknell | £42/hour (Inside IR35)