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Tbwa Chiat/Day Inc

Applications Scientist San Diego

Tbwa Chiat/Day Inc, San Diego, California, United States, 92189


We’re looking to hire an

Applications Scientist

to join us in our mission to improve human health and quality of life through the development, distribution, and application of advanced computational methods.Schrödinger is on the cutting edge of computer-aided drug discovery and materials science. We set the record for the largest and fastest cloud computing run, and our software suites continue to revolutionize the design of therapeutics and materials. FEP+, WaterMap, Glide, Maestro, and LiveDesign are just a few examples of the tools we’ve created.As a member of our Applications Science team, you’ll provide scientific support for life-science customers ranging from large pharmas to biotechs, as well as academic institutions. Our customers will rely on you to guide them in their use of our life science software, from adoption to advanced usage, to tackle various challenging drug discovery problems.Who will love this job:A computer-aided design enthusiast (both in theory and application) - specifically, someone with solid experience in structure-based drug designAn excellent communicator and presenter with superb organizational skillsA dedicated scientist interested in advancing drug discovery researchA creative person who enjoys helping others solve problemsA self-motivated team player who thrives in a cross-functional environmentWhat you’ll do:Provide scientific support to current and prospective life-science customers, which includes demonstrating the optimal use of our life science software suites, facilitating interactions between customers and product development teams, and providing general scientific guidanceEngage in cutting edge scientific research to continuously develop personal expertise and establish best practices for customersWork cross-functionally with Product Managers, Account Managers and the Marketing team to improve business strategiesPublish scientific papers and present at conferencesWhat you should have:PhD in computational chemistry or a related fieldPost-doctoral research and/or relevant experience in the life-science commercial sectorA solid understanding of the commercial drug discovery processExperience in one of the following: molecular dynamics simulations/enhanced sampling/free energy calculation methods, ligand-based drug design, quantum mechanics, and/or structural modelingProgramming experience (preferably Python) is a plusMedicinal chemistry knowledge is a plusWillingness to travelPay and perks:Schrödinger understands it’s people that make a company great. Because of this, we’re prepared to offer a competitive salary, equity-based compensation , and a wide range of benefits that include healthcare (with dental and vision), a 401k, pre-tax commuter benefits, a flexible work schedule with hybrid workweeks, and a parental leave program. We have catered meals in the office, a company culture that is relaxed but engaged, and over a month of paid vacation time. Our Office Management team also plans a myriad of fun company-wide events. Schrödinger is honored to have been included in Newsweek's list of America's 100 Most Loved Workplaces.Estimated base salary range: $120,000 - $160,000. Actual compensation package is dependent on a number of factors, including, for example, experience, education, degrees held, market data, and business needs. If you have any questions regarding the compensation for this role, do not hesitate to reach out to a member of our Strategic Growth team.Sound exciting? Apply today and join us!

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