Senior Principal Scientist, Computational Medicinal Chemistry

Are you a highly skilled and experienced computational medicinal chemist looking for a new challenge? Do you thrive in a dynamic and innovative environment where your expertise can make a significant impact? Join us at Novartis as a Senior Principal Scientist in our Computational Medicinal Chemistry team and play a crucial role in driving drug discovery and development. With your deep knowledge of computational chemistry principles and techniques, you will be at the forefront of our efforts to discover and develop life-changing medicines for patients worldwide. If you are a self-motivated and results-driven individual with a passion for using computational tools to solve complex drug discovery problems, we want to hear from you.

1. Conduct research and apply computational chemistry principles and techniques to support drug discovery and development projects.
2. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement computational strategies for hit finding, lead optimization, and candidate selection.
3. Utilize a variety of software and tools to analyze and interpret computational data, and provide insights and recommendations for further experimental work.
4. Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in computational chemistry and drug discovery, and apply this knowledge to improve processes and techniques.
5. Lead and mentor junior team members, providing guidance and support in their computational work.
6. Communicate effectively with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels, including presenting findings and reports to project teams and management.
7. Manage and maintain computational infrastructure and resources, ensuring efficiency and accuracy in all computational work.
8. Contribute to the development and implementation of new computational methods and workflows to enhance drug discovery capabilities.
9. Collaborate with external academic and industry partners to advance computational chemistry research and develop innovative solutions.
10. Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and guidelines, and maintain high standards of quality and data integrity in all computational work.

According to JobzMall, the average salary range for a Senior Principal Scientist, Computational Medicinal Chemistry in Cambridge, MA, USA is $112,000 - $177,000 per year. This salary range can vary depending on factors such as experience, skills, and the specific company or organization. It is important to note that this is an average and individual salaries may vary.

Novartis AG develops, manufactures, and markets healthcare products. It operates through the following segments: Pharmaceuticals, Alcon, Sandoz, Vaccines & Diagnostics, and Consumer Health. The Pharmaceuticals segment provides patent-protected prescription medicines. The Alcon segment offers surgical, ophthalmic pharmaceuticals, and vision care products. The Sandoz segment provides generic pharmaceuticals. The Vaccines & Diagnostics segment provides human vaccines and blood testing diagnostics.