We have an open position in the Department of Molecular Informatics at Shanghai Hengrui Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. This person will actively provide CADD and/or AIDD support for small molecule drug discovery projects at different stages independently or under limited supervision. In addition, he/she should be an active contributor to the advancement of the key technologies within the organization, and share computational expertise within the organization.
Requirements:
1. PhD degree in chemistry, pharmacy, life sciences or computational sciences with a proven track record in CADD and/or AIDD; experienced MS level scientists are also welcomed to apply. 2. Ideal candidates should have expertise in at least one of the following fields: chem/bioinformatics, QSAR, structure-based drug design, molecular modeling, ADMET modeling, as well as machine learning. 3. Experience in applying molecular modeling software (e.g. Schr?dinger, MOE) and cheminformatics approaches in lead discovery and optimization to support various drug discovery projects. 4. Previous scientific programming experience is required; proficiency in Python, R or SVL is highly preferred. 5. Training and in-depth knowledge in synthetic medicinal chemistry and pharmacology are highly desirable. 6. The ability to work effectively within a multi-discipline environment is essential. 7. Good verbal and written communication skills, and fluent in Chinese and English. 8. Fast learner, team player, creative thinker and passionate about drug discovery and life sciences.