Director, Computational Chemistry

We are seeking a talented, collaborative, and highly motivated individual who has experienced in Computational Chemistry. This role involves working closely with a multidisciplinary research team to discover new small molecules for cancer treatments.

What You’ll Do:

• Build state-of-the-art drug design methods using computers
• Design new drug candidates using computational chemistry, cheminformatics, and AI tools
• Search and development of new AI and IT tools that can be used for drug discovery
• Collaborate with core team members to advance projects
• Identify and validate novel drug targets using computational methods
• Define project objectives and strategy with the supervisor.
• Interact with cutting-edge researchers from all over the world
• Mentor a team of scientists for their SBDD skill up
• Contribute to a culture of collaboration and shared mission

• Practical experience in various CAD-related drug discovery research or related field with 8+ years in Pharmaceutical biotechs or companies.
• Docking, Virtual Screening, Molecular Simulation, Homology Modeling, Molecular Dynamics (MD) Computation, Quantum Mechanics, QSAR, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Chemoinformatics, Ligand-Based and Structure-Based Compound Design, Compound Library Design skills.
• Programming (Python, R, Pipeline Pilot, etc.) skills, database-related knowledge, and experience.
• Experience using data analysis software (Spotfire, Tableau, etc.)
  Computational chemistry software or script development skills.
• Experience working in a matrixed environment and cross-functional drug discovery fields.
• Flexibility to work on multiple research programs simultaneously.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Excellent publication record in peer-reviewed journals.
• Highly motivated and can take action to take on new challenges.

Deciphera is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The base salary pay range for this role is $190,000.00 - $260,000.00. Actual compensation packages will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to depth of experience, education, skillset, overall performance and/or location.​

Deciphera believes in providing a competitive compensation and benefits package to all employees. Our base salary is just one component of Deciphera’s competitive total rewards strategy that also includes annual performance bonus, a long-term incentive plan, full range of benefits and other incentive compensation plans (if applicable).

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and annual bonus.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan with company match, and more.
• Generous parental leave and family planning benefits.
• Outstanding culture and opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Apply Now: Join us in our mission to improve the lives of people with cancer. Apply today to become a part of our dynamic team!

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