Head of Computational Chemistry
Principal Scientist, Head of Computational Chemistry, Argau Canton , Switzerland, Permanent job
The company
The company is a rapidly growing biotech company focusing on solving structures of membrane protein drug targets (e.g. GPCRs, ion-channels and transporters) for the discovery and optimization of next-generation medicines. Based on a unique platform for membrane protein expression, purification and engineering, and preferential access to synchrotron and free electron laser beamlines for X-ray analysis and cryo-EM facilities, they characterize the interaction of small molecules and biotherapeutics with drug targets in time to impact the discovery of novel therapeutics.
Key tasks and responsibilities
- Utilize modern molecular modelling methods to support different stages of R&D programs.
- Collaborate effectively with other functions to advance research discovery projects expeditiously from early target assessment to hit-to-lead and lead optimization.
- Design, lead and drive computational studies on projects throughout the several discovery phases and ensure execution on agreed deliverables.
- Set the vision and strategy for computational chemistry.
- Manage data warehousing for lead discovery projects using CDD Vault to facilitate secure and efficient data management and collaboration.
- Collaborate with external partners on joint drug discovery projects.
- Present plans and results internally, including at board level, and externally at conferences.
- Keep up to date with the latest scientific advances and trends in drug discovery to deliver the next-generation therapies.
- MSc/PhD in a relevant scientific discipline (Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Computational Chemistry) with a solid foundation in molecular modelling built in a pharma/biotech/CRO setting.
- Expert knowledge in CADD software packages and modern molecular modelling techniques.
- Sound knowledge in cutting-edge cheminformatic tools, AI/ML-enabled technologies, and in silico drug design, including both structure- and ligand-based methodologies.
- Passion for drug discovery with a deep understanding of membrane protein drug targets (e.g. GPCRs, ion-channels and transporters).
- Mastery of all the theoretical and practical principles of medicinal chemistry and drug design.
- Broad knowledge of biophysical, biochemical, and cell-based assays used in the early stages of the drug discovery process.
- In depth understanding of multi-parameter optimization and ability to integrate disease biology, ADME/DMPK and toxicology data to solve complex drug discovery problems.
- Excellent leadership, management, organizational and team-working skills, and a talent to deliver project milestones within the expected time frame.
- Demonstrated track record of scientific publications.
- You will be working for an innovative company aiming to discover new generation medic
- You will be working with state-of-art technologies
- You will be working in a supportive and dynamic team
- Share options bonus
It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in Switzerland. Please quote job reference 156433 in all correspondence.
