Principal Scientist CADD
Company: UCB Group
Location: Boston
Posted on: January 15, 2021
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Job Description:
Help us transform patients' lives. At UCB, we put our heart,
soul and skills into making a difference for people living with
significant unmet needs. Working together, we blend the best of our
talents to deliver thoughtful solutions that patients value. Will
you join us in this pioneering adventure? We are seeking an
experienced Senior Principal Scientist CADD - AI Application
Specialist to join our global Computer-Aided Drug Discovery team
and broader research group in UCB---s growing US-based research hub
in Bedford, MA. The Bedford site is home to a diverse group of
research functions and teams such as Targeted-Protein Degradation,
the DNA-encoded Library Platform, Gene Therapy, Protein production
& purification, Biophysics and X-ray Crystallography. This position
is part of the global CADD team and an investment into
chemistry-focused development and application of machine learning &
artificial intelligence tools as part of our commitment to
accelerate the speed and improve the quality of small molecule
designs. The successful applicant will demonstrate excellent
scientific judgement and with proven expertise and in-depth
knowledge and hands-on experience in the field of Machine Learning
(ML) and Artificial Intelligence (AI). You will be instrumental in
implementing strategy, development and application of AI and
advanced machine learning tools in small molecule drug discovery.
You will work closely with our scientists across multiple
departments and multiple research sites and collaborate with
external academic and industrial partners. You will contribute by:
Providing leadership and collaborating with other team members in
the planning, implementation and execution of AI approaches for
small molecule drug discovery, including compound property
prediction/optimization, molecular design, retrosynthesis planning,
chemistry-focused natural language processing & chemical structure
perception, etc.Providing scientific leadership in ML/AI for
Chemistry and provide recommendations on emerging technologies and
capabilities.Proactively acquiring, developing and/or implementing
relevant computational tools and workflows through independent
research and internal/external collaborations.Offering constructive
challenge and advocate continuous improvement of CADD operation to
enable effective drug discovery process.Establishing effective
cross-functional collaborations and communicationsDemonstrating a
high level of entrepreneurship and fosters in others a can-do and
can-win attitude. Interested? For this position, you---ll need the
following education, experience and skills: Minimum Qualifications:
Master---s degree required8 years of industry experience in ML/AI,
Computational Chemistry, Cheminformatics, Computer Science3 years
working with Deep Learning, neural network architectures including
CNNs, RNNs, Reinforcement/Transfer Learning3 years--- experience
with at least one Deep Learning framework such as TensorFlow,
Keras, scikit-learn or PyTorch5 years of hands-on programming and
scripting skills in Python, RD Kit and similarAuthored in
scientific publications and/or patent applications. Preferred
Qualifications: PhD preferredHands-on experience in applying
artificial intelligence, machine learning and deep learning
technologies to address challenges in chemistry and small molecule
designExcellent written and verbal communication skills in
EnglishKnowledge of small molecule drug discoveryAble to create
effective working relationships within a matrix working environment
via influencing and networking. Why you should apply: At UCB, we
strive to attract passionate and outstanding talents who thrive on
change and are ready to bring real value to patients. Working for
us you---ll discover a place where you can grow and express your
full potential. We place an emphasis on innovation, collaboration
and impact. Through meaningful recognition and a motivating work
atmosphere, we aim to provide an optimal experience by caring about
and valuing our employees --- just as we do for the patients we
serve. If you believe you are the perfect match to join us on our
pioneering adventure, then we invite you to apply and tell us more
about your profile and motivation. About Us At UCB, we come
together every day to work, laser-focused, on a simple question:
How will this create value for people living with severe diseases?
By putting patients at the heart of everything we do, our approach
--- from discovery to development to delivery --- is continuously
transformed and designed around patient needs and their journey.
With a team of approximately 7,500 employees worldwide operations
in more than 40 countries, we are a global biopharmaceutical
company investing more than a quarter of our revenue in
cutting-edge scientific research. We are focused on addressing
chronic, neurological, immunological, and bone diseases. We are
looking for people with passion and empathy who develop a real
understanding of patient---s needs and can deliver thoughtful
solutions to decisionmakers across the heath care ecosystem.
Curious to know more? Please visit our website . UCB and its
subsidiaries encourage diversity and inclusion in the workplace; we
are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the
basis of race/color/religion/sex/national
origin/veteran/disability/age/sexual orientation/gender
identity.
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