Computational Chemistry Director

Overview

In this role, you will advance computational strategies in drug discovery, applying modern simulation methods to real-world development challenges. You may contribute as a hands-on researcher or as a director shaping strategy and leading teams. You’ll work with cross-disciplinary colleagues to embed simulation techniques into project workflows, driving impact across the drug development pipeline. This is a chance to influence how computational approaches accelerate and de-risk drug discovery in a forward-looking organization.

Pay / Benefits

• Competitive salary

Responsibilities

• Develop and apply modern simulation methods (e.g., FEP/TI) within drug discovery projects to improve understanding and success rates
• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to integrate computational methods into the broader drug development process
• For director-level candidates, lead strategic initiatives, manage teams, and develop new computational approaches to enhance research capabilities
• Provide expert guidance on innovative simulation techniques and their implementation in project workflows

Key requirements

• Degree or higher in a relevant scientific or computational field (e.g., Computational Chemistry, Molecular Modelling, Bioinformatics)
• Proven industry experience in developing or applying modern simulation methods (e.g., FEP/TI) within a drug discovery context
• Extensive experience in industrial drug discovery with a track record of applying computational approaches; for director-level, demonstrated management and strategic experience

• Cross-functional collaboration
• Strategic thinking
• Leadership and people management
• FEP/TI
• Computational chemistry
• Molecular modelling

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