Scientific Director, Computational Chemistry Job at Neurocrine Biosciences, San Diego, CA

  • Neurocrine Biosciences
  • San Diego, CA

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement computational chemistry strategies supporting drug discovery from target validation through candidate selection
  • Lead application of molecular modeling, structure-based design, and AI/ML approaches for compound optimization
  • Partner with medicinal chemistry, structural biology, pharmacology, and data science teams on project strategies
  • Evaluate emerging computational technologies and drive implementation of generative chemistry and predictive modeling
  • Establish computational workflows, best practices, and oversee external collaborations with academic partners and CROs

Requirements

  • Bachelor's in chemistry with 12+ years drug discovery experience, or Master's with 10+ years, or PhD with 8+ years
  • Proven leadership experience managing and developing scientific teams
  • Deep expertise in molecular modeling, structure-based drug design, and cheminformatics
  • Demonstrated experience with AI/ML approaches including predictive modeling and generative design
  • Strong publication and/or patent record in computational chemistry
  • Experience integrating computational chemistry into multidisciplinary drug discovery teams
  • Familiarity with CNS drug discovery or neuroscience-focused research

Job Tags

Similar Jobs

Taco Bell

Assistant Restaurant Manager Job at Taco Bell

 ...Assistant Restaurant Manager Are you a highly skilled and motivated individual looking for an immediate opportunity as an Assistant Restaurant Manager at Charter Foods? Do you thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment? If your answer is yes, then this is the perfect... 

University of the Pacific

Preclinical Faculty, Periodontics/Dental Hygiene (Evergreen position) Job at University of the Pacific

 ...Other: Experience and sensitivity in working with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures. Demonstrated experience in advancing social justice, equity, and inclusion in a university setting. Ability to engage and integrate culturally responsive practices and knowledge... 

Rogers Group

Loader Operator Job at Rogers Group

 ...Loader OperatorRogers Group, Inc., headquartered in Nashville, is a privately held aggregates and asphalt highway construction company operating in 13 states with over 3,500 employees. RGI, established in 1908, has the distinction of being recognized as the largest privately... 

Virtual Vocations Inc

Government Travel Consultant Job at Virtual Vocations Inc

 ...Seeking an experienced Government Travel Consultant, the full-time position will manage travel reservations, including airline, hotel, and ground transportation, while working in a busy Call Center in Jacksonville, NC, with both home-based virtual and in-office options... 

Virtual Vocations Inc

NetSuite Consultant Job at Virtual Vocations Inc

 ...To support a fast-growing retail and manufacturing business, the contract NetSuite Consultant will manage the migration from Microsoft Dynamics 365, consolidate systems into NetSuite, and design integrations while working remotely in the USA.Key responsibilitiesMigrate...