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Computational Chemist

Kenton Black
Job LocationEast Midlands
EducationNot Mentioned
SalaryCompetitive salary
IndustryNot Mentioned
Functional AreaNot Mentioned
Job TypePermanent, full-time

Job Description

Excellent opportunity for a Computational Chemist to join an award winning CRO based in the East Midlands or Leicestershire!Our client have ambitious growth plans so this role will be a fantastic opportunity for those looking for a new challenge. The successful candidate will have the responsibility of growing a department and develop the computational chemistry function for the organisation.Duties and Responsibilities:

  • To add value to the organisation by building and developing the Computational Chemistry Department
  • To lead, manage and undertake structure based design, docking and ligand optimisation
  • To lead, manage and undertake fragment based design projects
  • To lead, manage and undertake protein sequence analysis and homology modelling- including multiple sequence alignment and homology modelling experience across numerous protein classes, including GPCRs
  • To demonstrate use of computational tools and techniques including virtual screening, structure-activity relationships, and chemoinformatics
  • To travel to, or work temporarily at, other company facilities in the UK from time to time as required
  • To show ability and willingness to recruit and supervise colleagues in the Computational Chemistry Department, mentoring and supporting team members as required
  • To be efficient in virtual screening - using protein x-ray structures and a variety of a ligand based methods such as shape and fingerprint based technologies.
  • Lead the development of platform technologies within the company
  • Identify new business opportunities and write proposals
  • To take a proactive approach to one’s professional development
  • To attend to any other incidental and general duties as specified from time to time by his/her Line Managers
  • To use analytical skills and industry knowledge and experience to support Computational Chemistry Department
  • To regularly and proactively update his/her Line Manager on the progress of work activities and associated projects
  • To work with due consideration to the health and safety of oneself and one’s colleagues at all times
    • Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience:
  • A PhD in computational chemistry or a related discipline
  • Multiple years’ experience working on small molecule drug discovery projects
  • Proven experience of working on fragment based design projects would also be an advantage.
  • Proven capabilities in structure based design - docking and ligand optimisation.
  • Experience of protein sequence analysis and homology modelling - experience of multiple sequence alignment and homology modelling experience across numerous protein classes, including GPCRs, would be an advantage.
  • Experience of Ligand based design - SAR analysis of project data sets and calculation of ADME/Tox relevant properties including core replacement work and focussed library design.
  • Solid knowledge with a variety of computational tools and techniques including virtual screening, structure-activity relationships, and chemoinformatics
  • A pharmaceutical company or CRO drug discovery background is preferred
    • Skills, Abilities and Competencies:
  • Excellent communications & team working skills
  • Capability to recruit, train and support new and junior Computational Chemists.
  • Proficiency to conduct virtual screening - using protein x-ray structures and a variety of a ligand based methods such as shape and fingerprint based technologies.
  • Ability to lead the development of platform technologies within the company.
  • Ability to identify new business opportunities and write proposals
    • Required skills
  • Chemistry
  • Computational Chemistry
  • CRO

    • Keyskills :
    Chemistry Computational Chemistry CRO

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