Backed by GV.
About the role
We are seeking an accomplished and creative Associate Director to join our Computational Chemistry team, reporting to the Head of Computational Chemistry. A core priority of this role is to lead computational support for drug discovery programs, using structure-based drug design to guide compound design and optimization from hit finding through lead optimization. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- Ph.D. in computational chemistry or a related field. 10+ years experience post PhD
- Expert knowledge of computational chemistry methods for protein-ligand analysis and molecular design, including docking, virtual screening, pharmacophore modeling, molecular dynamics, and free energy or quantum mechanical calculations
- Experience developing, validating, and applying AI/ML or data science approaches to drug discovery, with sound judgment in model evaluation, uncertainty, applicability, and experimental validation
- Strong scientific programming skills in Python or related languages, and experience with computational chemistry, cheminformatics, and machine learning software
- Demonstrated ability to set scientific priorities, develop work plans, coordinate resources, and lead scientists or cross-functional programs. Ability to influence senior stakeholders and communicate complex findings and recommendations clearly
- A collaborative leadership style, a record of mentoring scientists, and the ability to balance exploratory research with discovery timelines and deliverables
More about this role
Revolution Medicines is a global, commercial-state oncology company dedicated to discovering, developing and delivering innovative medicines for patients with RAS-addicted cancers. Leveraging its differentiated RAS(ON) tri-complex inhibitor platform, the company is advancing a broad, integrated portfolio of oral RAS(ON) inhibitors designed to directly target the active, cancer-driving state of RAS. Founded on rigorous scientific inquiry and a willingness to challenge long-held assumptions, Revolution Medicines is committed to changing the trajectory of disease for patients with RAS-addicted cancers worldwide.
Our people are united by a shared way of working: follow the science, challenge assumptions, act with urgency and hold ourselves to a high standard of rigor—all in service of patients.
We are seeking an accomplished and creative Associate Director to join our Computational Chemistry team, reporting to the Head of Computational Chemistry. A core priority of this role is to lead computational support for drug discovery programs, using structure-based drug design to guide compound design and optimization from hit finding through lead optimization. The Associate Director will...
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