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Executive Director, Molecular Design Technology
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California, Moniteau County, Missouri, 65018, USA
Listed on 2026-07-13
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Full Time
position Listed on 2026-07-13
Job specializations:
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Research/Development
AI Business & Operations, Research Scientist
Job Description & How to Apply Below
- Own the end-to-end technology strategy and roadmap for molecular design and optimization across modalities (small molecule, biologics, and emerging).
- Align priorities and drive delivery in close partnership with Discovery Biology, Medicinal Chemistry, Computational Sciences, and lab leadership.
- Select and scale core platforms and tools for structure-based design, modeling & simulation, AI/generative design, and design-workflow visualization.
- Architect and deliver an integrated design ecosystem (interoperable tools, datasets, and workflows) to reduce fragmentation and improve usability.
- Deliver measurable outcomes (e.g., DMTA cycle-time reduction; closed-loop optimization) through AI/ML, generative, and agentic capabilities.
- Own compound and entity registration systems and workflows, partnering with the R&D Data organization on the registered-entity data product.
- Ensure operational excellence (reliability, performance, support, and governance) for design platforms and integrated applications.
- Connect upstream Research with downstream Development (e.g., CMC and Manufacturing IT) so Development learnings flow back into design decisions.
- Build and lead a high-performing organization (talent, culture, performance) and manage external partnerships (vendors, startups, academic collaborators).
- Ph.D. in Chemistry, Computational Chemistry, Structural Biology, Bioinformatics, or related field
- 15+ years of experience in drug discovery, with:
- Deep experience in molecular design (small and/or large molecule)
- 10+ years operating at the intersection of science and technology/IT
- Proven track record of leading technology-enabled transformation in a pharmaceutical or biotech R&D environment
- Demonstrated experience implementing or scaling:
- Molecular modeling platforms
- AI/ML-driven drug design capabilities
- Integrated scientific data environments
- Strong understanding of end-to-end drug discovery workflows, particularly within design and optimization phases
- Experience deploying GenAI and agentic capabilities into scientist workflows, and driving DMTA cycle-time reduction or comparable closed-loop optimization
- Experience operating at Director/Senior Director level or above, with readiness for Executive Director scope
- Molecular Modeling Platforms
- Drug Discovery Workflows
- Structure-Based Design
- Modeling & Simulation
- Generative Design
- Design-Workflow Visualization
- Closed-Loop Optimization
- DMTA Cycle-Time Reduction
- Agentic Capabilities
- Computational Sciences
- Leadership
- Collaboration
- Strategic Alignment
- Operational Excellence
- Performance Management
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