Senior AI Scientist, Drug Discovery & Computational Biology

Job overview

The Senior AI Scientist, Drug Discovery & Computational Biology role is described in the posting as hybrid in Boston, MA. Compensation is stated as $80 per hour. The role focuses on applying artificial intelligence and machine learning to drug discovery and development. The scientist will use computational methods to support therapeutic discovery, including predictive modeling, molecular design, biological network analysis, and structural biology. The work contributes to accelerating discovery and development through collaboration with multidisciplinary research and development teams.

What you'll do

• Apply AI and machine learning methods to drug discovery, including predictive modeling, lead optimization, and translational research
• use graph machine learning for biological networks, molecular property prediction, target identification, and knowledge graph-based discovery
• work with virtual cell screening and AI-driven target discovery platforms, particularly for rare disease research and therapeutic innovation
• apply AI-driven molecular design to small molecules and biologics, including toxicity prediction, off-target assessment, developability analysis, and candidate optimization
• use structural biology and computational modeling in drug discovery workflows
• collaborate with multidisciplinary research and development teams.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior ai scientist

drug discovery

computational biology

artificial intelligence

machine learning

graph machine learning

molecular design

structural biology

rare disease research

boston ma

hybrid

$80/hr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The posting highlights rare disease research, virtual cell screening, graph machine learning, and AI-driven design for small molecules and biologics, including antibodies and VHHs.

About the employer

PeopleNTech LLC is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology). Sector: 54.