Director Computational Chemistry Molecule Discovery

At Lilly, the work is demanding because patients are waiting. We unite caring with discovery to help make life better for people around the world.

Position Summary:

ExploR&D's Molecule Discovery Team partners with small-molecule biotechs at any stage of discovery, applying computational chemistry, virtual screening, cheminformatics and AI/ML to identify and advance high-quality hit and lead molecules for difficult-to-drug targets.
Responsibilities:

• Lead from the bench across target assessment, library design, hit identification and hit-to-lead progression
• Engage biotech teams and external partners to build workflows, models and testable ligand-design hypotheses
• Guide modern cheminformatics and ML/AI methods for library design, active-learning models and hit prioritization
• Collaborate with Tune Lab platform colleagues on predictive model development
• Provide scientific leadership and strategic guidance across all ExploR&D computational chemistry activities

Basic Requirements:

• PhD in Computational Chemistry, Cheminformatics, Comp Biophysics or related field with at least 7 years of relevant experience, or equivalent MS or BS experience
• Exceptional record of applying computational chemistry and virtual screening, evidenced by patents and high-impact publications

Additional Information: Up to 20% travel. Work environment is a laboratory. Lilly is proud to be an EEO Employer.

Director Computational Chemistry Molecule Discovery Surrey, United Kingdom