Job Title:
Computational Chemistry Expert Researcher
Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled Computational Chemistry Expert Researcher to join our team in the pharmaceutical industry. As a key member of our research team, you will be responsible for leading computational chemistry projects and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive project goals.
Key Responsibilities:
* Own all aspects of SAR projects, communicating findings with a multi-site team
* Lead understanding of ligands, target structure and 3D ligand-target interactions to design compounds driving progress toward project goals
* Partner with a wider project team to ensure collective success
* Develop or integrate in silico methods where necessary to solve project issues
* Stay on top of latest developments in AMR and computational chemistry
* Promote the use of computational approaches and educate others in your areas of expertise
About You:
* PhD or equivalent in Medicinal Chemistry, Computational Chemistry, Bioinformatics, or related field plus at least 3 year of experience in a drug discovery setting
* Extensive experience with computational chemistry software and tools (in particular Schrodinger Suite, MOE, OpenEye or Cresset tools)
* Experience in structure-based drug design, especially from fragment starting points
* Knowledge of programming language, in particular Python, or workflow tools such as Knime or pipeline pilot
* Knowledge of drug discovery processes and pharmaceutical research
* Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and as part of a larger drug-hunting team
About Our Company:
Our client is one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in the world, focusing on finding answers for some of the world's most urgent medical needs.
Location:
This role is based at our clients site in Bracknell.