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Computational Chemistry/Biology Research Investigator (Ph.D)
Employer:
Novartis
Location: MA United States
Last Updated: 12/03/2009
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Computational Chemistry/Biology Research Investigator (Ph.D)
NIBR
NIBR
USA
United States - Massachusetts
USA Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research, Inc., Cambridge, MA
Center for Proteomic Chemistry (CPC)
Full Time
Permanent
A position is available for a highly-motivated scientist to join a dynamic group in the department of Center for Proteomic Chemistry/Lead Finding Platform. This is an exciting opportunity to perform cutting-edge research in an industry setting at our Cambridge site. Reporting to the Head of Lead Discovery Informatics you will be responsible for the analysis and development of HTS screening hits using state of the art chemometrics and systems biology approaches.
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Ph.D. degree in computational chemistry, computational biology or a related field, with 3+ years of related work experience.
• Familiarity with up-to-date biological screening paradigms.
• A proven track record in leveraging in silico techniques to drive basic science projects or in impacting hit finding activities in a drug discovery environment.
• A solid understanding of chemometrics, which includes QSAR methodologies, data mining and visualization, protein modeling, molecular docking, library design, conformational analysis, pharmacophore development, 2D and 3D similarity.
• A good understanding of bioinformatics and computational biology including gene expression data analysis and mining biological pathways to enhance target knowledge (GeneGO, Ingenuity).
• Demonstrate the ability to work independently as effectively as being able to collaborate in multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and scientific creativity are essential.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and organizational skills are required.

The following qualifications are a plus:

• A solid experience in a pharmaceutical or biotech environment.
• Background in medicinal chemistry and basic knowledge of synthetic organic chemistry.
• Programming skills in C/C++/C#, Java and scripting in Perl/Python and Pipeline Pilot.
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Think What's Possible.

Ideas have the power to improve lives. And as a broad and diversified healthcare company with many colleagues dedicated to improving health and well-being around the world, our ideas have more power than most.

At Novartis, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside an extraordinarily talented and diverse group of people from around the globe, all committed to making a difference for our diverse patients and customers.

You'll benefit from our unique combination of great people, industry-leading products, innovation, and a high-performance, achievement-oriented culture, where you'll find countless opportunities to progress professionally and personally.

And our results-oriented rewards system will recognize your and your team's achievements, and will encourage and value your continued professional development.

Novartis is committed to embracing and leveraging diverse backgrounds, cultures and talents to achieve competitive advantage. We are an equal opportunity employer, m/f/d/v.

At Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation (NPC or Novartis) we see diversity and inclusion as the right thing to do. The right way to attract, retain, and develop the best talent in our industry who share our passion. The right way to have an organization that reflects the diversity of our customers to help us understand and address their healthcare needs. It's the right way to manage our business and it's why we have made it a core element of our company strategy. For more information please visit: diversity.novartis.com
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