SeniorPrincipal Machine Learning Scientist, Structure and Simulation (AI for Drug Discovery)

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Advances in AI data and computational sciences are transforming drug discovery and development. Roches Research and Early Development organisations at Genentech (gRED) and Pharma (pRED) have demonstrated how these technologies accelerate R&D leveraging data and novel computational models to drive impact. Seamless data sharing and access to models across gRED and pRED are essential to maximising these opportunities. The new Computational Sciences Center of Excellence (CoE) is a strategic unified group whose goal is to harness the transformative power of data and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to assist our scientists in both pRED and gRED to deliver more innovative and transformative medicines for patients worldwide.

The Opportunity

At Roches AI for Drug Discovery (AIDD) group (Prescient Design) we are developing models to drive a step-change in machine learning for drug discovery. We are interested in building models that transform drug discovery from a balkanized process -- different models for every drug modality; different models for structure-based hit finding versus ligand-based lead optimization; simulation methods for high-concentration properties that cant interact with black-box methods for affinity -- into a unified one. We are looking for exceptional experienced machine learning scientists with strong engineering abilities who want to perform high quality research at the intersection of machine learning and biology that have direct impact in therapeutic discovery.

In this role you will:

As a Senior Scientist:

Develop novel machine learning methods to answer challenging research questions in large molecule drug discovery
Work with biological and chemical data from heterogeneous sources
Contribute to an initiative to consolidate projects in machine learning theory into a single coherent model for lab-in-the-loop drug discovery

As a Principal Scientist:

Develop novel machine learning methods to answer challenging research questions in large molecule drug discovery
Work with biological and chemical data from heterogeneous sources
Lead an initiative to consolidate projects in machine learning theory into a single coherent model for lab-in-the-loop drug discovery

Who you are

For a Senior Scientist

Significant education in computer science or the life and physical sciences or equivalent work experience: for example anything from a BS7 to PhD2 years with experience designing and building machine learning systems particularly for molecules and biological sequences.
Demonstrated experience with Python and deep learning libraries such as PyTorch TensorFlow or JAX.
Familiarity with areas of modern machine learning research such as reinforcement learning sampling and multimodal representation learning.
Demonstrated research experience including at least one first author publication or equivalent.
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Portfolio of computational projects (available on e.g. GitHub)

For a Principal Scientist

Significant education in computer science or the life and physical sciences or equivalent work experience: for example anything from a BS10 to PhD5 years with experience designing and building machine learning systems particularly for molecules and biological sequences.
Demonstrated experience with Python and deep learning libraries such as PyTorch TensorFlow or JAX.
Familiarity with areas of modern machine learning research such as reinforcement learning sampling and multimodal representation learning.
Demonstrated research experience including at least one first author publication or equivalent.
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Portfolio of computational projects (available on e.g. GitHub)

Relocation benefits are NOT available for this job posting

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of San Francisco is $147800 - 274400 of hiring range for the Senior Scientist and $172400 - 320200 for the Principal Scientist. For the primary of location of New York City $141300 - 262500 for the Senior Scientist and $164900 - 306300 for the Principal Scientist. Actual pay will be determined based on experience qualifications geographic location and other job-related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance. This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed at the link provided below.

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