Research Leader / Senior Scientist (Computational Drug Design), Cambridge, MA
Isomorphic Labs · Cambridge, MA
Posted 19 days ago
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 19 days Isomorphic Labs's roles stay open a median of 32 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of Isomorphic Labs's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Isomorphic Labs
- high 13 stale, 2 reposted of 32 open
- Hiring momentum
- 45 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
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About this role
The Research Leader / Senior Scientist in Computational Drug Design at Isomorphic Labs will drive drug discovery projects by providing scientific expertise and strategic direction. This role involves collaborating with machine learning scientists to enhance AI platforms and applying these advancements to drug design. Candidates will also have the opportunity to manage and mentor a small team of computational chemists, fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 5/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
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What you need
- PhD in Computational Chemistry or a related scientific field, or equivalent industrial experience
- 8+ / 5+ years of professional experience in a Computational Drug Design role within a biotech, pharma or CRO setting
- Proven track record of project leadership in drug discovery programs
- Expertise in writing and implementing Python scripts for analysis and tool development
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Experience leading a high-performing scientific team (for management roles)
Nice to have
- Prior experience leveraging machine learning and generative AI methods for hit finding
- Knowledge of drug discovery approaches like fragment-based drug design
- Understanding of drug metabolism and pharmacokinetics principles
- Fluency in Python with ability to write code for new tools
- Track record of authorship of relevant scientific manuscripts or patents
Worth weighing
- Hybrid working model requires in-office presence 3 days a week
- Focus on a culture of collaboration and continuous learning may require adaptability
- The role involves significant responsibility in shaping drug discovery processes
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