Senior AI Scientist – Drug Discovery & Computational Biology (Hybrid - Boston, MA, USA)

Senior AI Scientist – Drug Discovery & Computational Biology (Hybrid
- Boston, MA, USA)

We are looking to hire a candidate with the mentioned skill sets and experience for one of our clients within the Healthcare Industry. This is a 6+ month contracting role, with potential for extension. This is a HYBRID role.

Key Responsibilities:

We are seeking a highly skilled professional with deep expertise in applying Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning to drug discovery and development. The ideal candidate will have experience in Drug Discovery & Computational Biology (Must).

The candidate should demonstrate a strong track record of leveraging advanced computational approaches to accelerate therapeutic discovery and possess the ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary research and development teams.

Required Skills/

Qualifications:

• Deep expertise in applying Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning to drug discovery and development.
• Experience in Drug Discovery & Computational Biology (Must).
• AI and machine learning methodologies for drug discovery, including predictive modeling, lead optimization, and translational research applications.
• Graph machine learning techniques for biological networks, molecular property prediction, target identification, and knowledge graph-based discovery.
• Virtual cell screening and AI-driven target discovery platforms, with particular focus on rare disease research and therapeutic innovation.
• AI-driven molecular design for small molecules and biologics (Abs/VHH), including toxicity prediction, off-target assessment, develop ability analysis, and candidate optimization.
• Structural biology, including protein structure analysis, molecular interactions, computational modeling, and integration of structural data into drug discovery workflows.
• Healthcare Domain experience (Must).
• Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary research and development teams.

Other Job Details:

• Job Type: C2C or W2.
• Duration: 6+ months with high possibility of extension.
• Pay Rate: $75/hr. on C2C or $65/hr. on W2.
• Location:
  
  Hybrid
  - Boston, MA, USA.
• Interviews:
  Video interviews.
• Docs required:  will be required.