Genentech

Technical Development Principal Scientist - Computational Biophysics

Genentech$120K — $224K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Ph.D. in Computational Bioengineering, Biophysics, Computational Chemistry, Physics, Computer Science, Mathematics, or equivalent experience.
  • Extensive expertise with molecular modeling and Molecular Dynamics simulation packages (e.g. AMBER, GROMACS, NAMD, Rosetta).
  • Familiarity with tools for homology modeling, quantum mechanics, and structural rendering.
  • Proficient in high-performance scientific computing and at least one programming language (e.g., Python, Bash, C).
  • Demonstrated ability to design, execute, and analyze in silico experiments independently.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills; experience collaborating in multi-disciplinary teams.
  • Ability to provide critical analysis beyond specific field expertise.

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate and develop in silico methods to support biologics development.
  • Employ Molecular Dynamics for physics-based simulations.
  • Design and execute in silico experiments independently.
  • Analyze experimental data and inform drug development strategies.
  • Collaborate with scientists and engineers on drug development paths.
  • Contribute to the development of cutting-edge computational methods.
  • Broaden understanding of molecular stability for protein drug products.

Benefits

  • Relocation benefits available.
Full Job Description
The Opportunity

Are you passionate about Computational Biophysics of proteins and looking for a meaningful role? We seek a creative, highly motivated scientist with a background in computational biophysics to join the Pharmaceutical Development Department in US-Pharma Technology Development.

The Scientist will focus on evaluating, developing and employing a variety of in silico methods and workflows to support the development of biologics.

Our unique focus on physics-based simulations, specifically Molecular Dynamics, allows us to help develop and deliver better medicines by reducing problem spaces even in the absence of sizable datasets to learn from. Over the past several years, we have had great success establishing a highly scalable Molecular Dynamics platform, complete with dedicated supercomputing infrastructure.

The ideal candidate will be passionate about and capable of developing cutting-edge computational methods and physics-based simulation techniques to broaden our mechanistic understanding of physico-chemical stability of complex molecular formats and protein drug products. For this position, the chosen individual would independently design, execute and analyze in silico experiments and then inform and collaborate with other scientists and engineers to determine paths forward for drug development.

Who You Are

Requirements
  • Ph.D. in Computational Bioengineering, Biophysics, Computational Chemistry, Physics, Computer Science, Mathematics, or equivalent experience.
  • Extensive in silico expertise with at least one widely used molecular modeling and Molecular dynamics simulation package (e.g., AMBER, GROMACS, NAMD, Rosetta).
  • Familiarity with MOE, Schrodinger, docking tools, homology modeling, quantum mechanics, and structural rendering tools.
  • Familiarity with high-performance scientific computing and proficiency in at least one modern programming language (e.g., Python, Bash scripting, C).
  • Demonstrated ability to independently design, execute, and analyze in silico experiments.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills, with proven experience collaborating in multi-disciplinary teams.
  • Ability to contribute insightful critical analysis beyond one's specific field of expertise within a scientifically diverse organization.
  • Experience in biologics pharmaceutical development is a plus, but not required.


Relocation benefits are available for this job posting.

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of South San Francisco, CA is $120,800 - 224,300. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance. This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed at the link provided below.

Benefits

About Genentech

Genentech is a biotechnology company that develops and manufactures drugs for the treatment of serious medical conditions. The company was founded in 1976 and is headquartered in South San Francisco, California. Genentech's products include treatments for cancer, multiple sclerosis, and other diseases. The company is a subsidiary of Roche, a Swiss pharmaceutical company. Genentech has been recognized for its innovative research and development, and has received numerous awards for its contributions to the biotechnology industry.
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