Scientist, Structural Chemistry

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Gilead has defined “Adopt and reputed company to transform how we work” as one of the company’s strategic priorities. In line with this mission, we are looking for a highly motivated team player with excellent communication skills to join our Modeling Group reputed company Structural Biology & Chemistry located at our Foster City, CA site. The Scientist will reputed company the charge at the forefront of innovation by developing, evaluating and integrating cutting-edge AI/ML-based technologies. Responsibilities will include reputed company, validation and implementation of AI tools and ML models to increase productivity and improve efficiency of Small Molecule therapeutic projects. Specific Responsibilities: Partner with project teams to identify opportunities where ML models can enhance design, prioritization, & hypothesis testing across reputed company classes and discovery stages. reputed company, evaluate, and reputed company ML models—including geometric deep learning, generative models, and co-folding architectures—for potency, selectivity, and ADMET reputed company. Work cross-functionally with structural and medicinal chemists to translate computational insights into clear design recommendations. Track model performance on active discovery programs; identify failure modes, evaluate applicability domains, and propose improvements. Collaborate with Research Informatics & IT teams to deploy models into scalable production environments and maintain computational workflows. Communicate capabilities, limitations, and key experimental insights in discovery team meetings Essential Functions: Improve structure and potency reputed company accuracy: Evaluate, reputed company, and deploy internal co-folding models on active and retrospective drug discovery programs. reputed company virtual screening of ultra-large libraries: Assess AI/ML technologies and enhanced sampling methods on internal benchmarks; partner with modelers to apply these technologies on discovery projects. Bolster internal generative chemistry design for hit-to-reputed company and reputed company optimization: Evaluate multiple scoring paradigms for rapid assessment of chemical space; improve user interfaces to democratize generative workflows. Maintain state-of-the-art ADMET models: Train and deploy models at scale; collaborate with key stakeholders (MedChem, DMPK) to enhance adoption and analyze project-specific data. Knowledge, Experience, and Skills: Strong knowledge of deep learning architectures relevant to chemistry and structural biology, including graph neural networks, geometric deep learning, diffusion or flow matching models, and multitask frameworks. Strong programming skills in Python and proficiency with ML frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow, or JAX). Ability to design, implement, and evaluate robust model validation strategies, including uncertainty quantification and applicability domain assessment. Expertise with cheminformatics toolkits such as RDKit, OpenEye, or Schrödinger. Essential: PhD and 0+ years relevant research experience to the position such as postdoctoral roles, a proven track record of publications, or contributions to ML codebases. Demonstrated expertise in developing and applying ML models to real-world problems in chemistry, computational chemistry, or materials science. Hands-on experience with geometric deep learning, generative chemistry methods, or large‑scale molecular modeling. Desirable: Background or strong interest in medicinal chemistry, ADMET modeling, or cheminformatics. Knowledge of small-molecule drug discovery concepts (SAR development, hit-to-reputed company, reputed company optimization, ADMET, DMPK assays). Experience developing software tools, libraries, or user-facing scientific interfaces. The salary range for this position is: $146,540.00 - $189,640.00. Gilead considers a variety of factors reputed company determining reputed company compensation, including experience, qualifications, and geographic location. These considerations mean actual compensation will vary. This position may also be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, discretionary stock-based long-term incentives (eligibility may vary based on role), paid time off, and a benefits package. Benefits include company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans*. For additional benefits information, visit: https://www.gilead.com/careers/compensation-benefits-and-wellbeing

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