Job Description:

Our client is seeking a Cheminformatics expert with a track record of delivering high quality tools to support med chemists engaged in drug discovery efforts.

The responsibilities of the role include:

• To be able to work closely with the director of the Medicinal Chemistry Group to develop a cheminformatics strategy that addresses the needs of the chemistry group;
• To evaluate the tools currently available in the bioinformatics group
• To identify and evaluate commercially available tools;  
• To liaison effectively with internal and external collaborators;
• To work effectively with the bioinformatics group;
• To set and deliver on team goals and reach team milestones;
• To work effectively under pressure and tight timelines;
• To build collaborations with academic and industrial investigators;
• To communicate effectively; 
• To identify, evaluate and build effective relationships with potential vendors;

QUALIFICATIONS

• PhD in the area of Computational Chemistry or related field;
• At least three (3) years experience in the area of cheminformatics supporting small molecule drug discovery efforts either at a pharmaceutical or a biotech company;
• Experience in computational and medicinal chemistry;
• Data base knowledge including publicly available ones;
• Basic programming knowledge (Perl);
• Experience in establishing and implementing Cheminformatics strategy for drug discovery (including LIMS, eLN, etc);
• Great team player and excellent interpersonal skills;
• Experience in structure-based drug design (desired);
• Proven track record as evidenced by substantial publication and patent record;
• Highly motivated self-starter who enjoys an element of ambiguity and is willing to adapt to a changing environment;
• A strong knowledge of cancer biology and pharmacology is highly desirable.