Director AI/Computational Chemistry (gn)

Stellenbeschreibung:

Your mission

Proteros Biostructures is a biotechnology platform well known for its state-of-the art protein structure capabilities. Through utilization of AI and ML Proteros is poised to advance its drug discovery capabilities and drive integrated hit- and lead generation efforts to the next level.
A Director AI/Computational Chemistry is sought to develop and/or guide AI/ML applications in our drug discovery platform covering virtual screening, targeted hit explosion harnessing ML- and physics-based models and multiparameter optimization of hits and leads. The candidate would work with teams in protein sciences, X-ray crystallography, CryoEM, and other biophysical technologies to develop and implement use cases to further accelerate and gain efficiency of the Proteros drug discovery platform.

Developing and implementing an AI/ML research strategy in partnership with the leadership team
Building and managing a portfolio of use cases to advance the drug discovery platforms across all departments
Overseeing research projects and collaborating with internal technology platform teams
Presenting research and establishing collaborations
Driving the adoption of new computational tools

Your profile

A Ph.D. in Computer Science, Statistics, Computational Biology/Chemistry, or a related field with a focus on machine learning is typically required
Candidates should have over 5+ years of AI/ML research experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry
Successful applicants should demonstrate leadership of multidisciplinary projects and a strong publication record
Expertise in machine learning algorithms, deep learning, and statistical modeling for molecular design is essential, along with a strategic vision for integrating AI into drug discovery
Experience in developing machine learning models for structural modeling approaches is also noted
Necessary skills include the ability to bridge AI expertise with biological knowledge, proficiency in programming languages and ML frameworks, and experience with cloud environments
Strong leadership, project management, and communication skills are required, coupled with problem-solving ability, strategic thinking, and an entrepreneurial mindset
Preferred qualifications
Experience in a specific therapeutic area

Why us?

Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
An innovative field of work in an exciting industry
A long-term, responsible position in a healthy, growing, and future-oriented company
Comprehensive onboarding to prepare you optimally for your area of responsibility
Multicultural teams and an open corporate culture
A competitive salary