Principal / Senior Principal Scientist, Computational Chemistry/ Cheminformatics

Company: Genentech
Location: Hayward
Posted on: January 18, 2023

Job Description:

The PositionGenentech seeks a computational chemist with strong experience in structure-based drug design, ligand-based design, cheminformatics, and scientific programming to join our Computational Drug Discovery group within the Discovery Chemistry Department. - In addition to applying computational chemistry methods to support drug discovery, optimization, and development within medicinal chemistry project team settings, you will engage in scientific programming to enhance our scientific methods and capabilities. - You will interact closely with interdisciplinary small molecule discovery project team members and other members of the Computational Chemistry and Cheminformatics group. - The position entails approximately 50% application-oriented computational chemistry and 50% software development/support, including cheminformatics and computational chemistry tool development and integration from 3rd parties. -You will have access to state of the art modeling, simulation, and machine learning technologies as well as computing infrastructure, and be able to leverage rich collections of data to accelerate drug discovery in a fast-paced and creative environment. - Based at our beautiful South San Francisco campus, you will join our computational chemists, cheminformaticians, and software engineers who are committed to discovering new medicines to address unmet medical needs. This is a tremendous opportunity to do meaningful work in an exciting, dynamic environment.Who You Are

• Ph.D. or equivalent in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biophysics, or other related disciplines.
• 5+ years of Industry experience in small molecule drug discovery is required.
• Strong experience in structure and ligand-based design, QSAR, QSPR, conformational analysis, physical chemical property modeling, molecular mechanics and dynamics, quantum mechanics, statistical design of experiments, multiparameter optimization, and A.I./machine learning is needed.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills are essential.
• We also require a sophisticated understanding of algorithms and methods for computational chemistry and cheminformatics/database applications, along with demonstrated understanding of software development strategy and practice. -
• A solid understanding of experimental assay methods and technology used to identify and quantify protein-ligand interactions, a working knowledge of in vitro/in vivo DMPK principles, and a strong record of publications and presentations are necessary.
• Practical, working experience with computational chemistry software from companies such as Chemical Computing Group, Dotmatics, Schrodinger, OpenEye, and Gaussian.
• Knowledge of multivariate statistics, machine learning, deep learning approaches is desirable.Relocation benefits are available for this positionThe expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of California is $140,210 and $260,390. - Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. - A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance. - This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed at the link provided below.#LI-TS5#Genentech#scientistjob#gREDinformaticsGenentech is an equal opportunity employer, and we embrace the increasingly diverse world around us. Genentech prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital status and veteran status.Genentech requires all new hires to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as of their start date. This requirement is a condition of employment at Genentech, and it applies regardless of whether the position is located at a Genentech campus or is fully remote. - If you are unable to receive the vaccine due to a disability or serious medical condition, or because it is prohibited as a result of your sincerely held religious beliefs, you will have an opportunity to request a reasonable accommodation.Job Facts JOB FUNCTION COMPANY/DIVISION Genentech SCHEDULE JOB TYPE Full time

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