Cheminformatics/Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning Scientist

at Bristol-Myers Squibb
Published March 23, 2023
Location North Cambridge, MA
Category Default  
Job Type Full-time  

Description

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The Cheminformatics team within Bristol Myers Squibb is seeking an exceptional scientist with an interest in the use of artificial intelligence and machine learning for molecular design. In this role, the selected candidate will use cutting edge techniques to accelerate the drug discovery process from hit identification through candidate nomination and will actively participate directly on therapeutic projects.

The scientist must have a broad knowledge of modern data science methods with an emphasis on machine learning to advance multi-objective molecular design efforts. The successful candidate must have a sufficient understanding of chemistry and the ability to communicate with collaborative scientists from a broad array of backgrounds. Key objectives for this position will be to identify and use machine learning methods to drive chemical structure optimization within the context of therapeutic projects, and to enable other scientists within the team to benefit from those tools and methods in their projects.

The selected candidate will join a research team with a track record of pipeline impact across modalities and across therapeutic areas. This is an exciting opportunity as we combine the best of physics-based modeling with data analytics and machine learning to accelerate drug discovery and bring benefit to patients.

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree with 5+ years of academic / industry experience

Or

Master’s Degree with 3+ years of academic / industry experience

Or

Ph.D. and no years of experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Ph.D. with relevant fields with a focus in Artificial Intelligence or Machine Learning development and applications to molecular design. Postdoctoral or industry experience a plus.

Experience in machine learning or artificial intelligence work is critical, with cheminformatics, computational chemistry, and/or molecular modeling experience a plus.

Proficiency in programming and scripting languages such as Python, C/C++, and/or R etc.

Expertise in a subset of machine learning and cheminformatics libraries, such as TensorFlow, Kera’s, PyTorch, Pandas, Scikit-Learn, DeepChem, RDKit or OEchem is essential.

Sensitive to data. Critical assessment of experimental data and combinations of different data sets. Incorporate data knowledge into development and application of suitable machine learning algorithms to produce meaningful predictive models.

This position will be operating in a multidisciplinary environment and a willingness to collaborate across functional teams is essential.

An aptitude and desire to learn and apply new techniques is expected as well as personal attributes of integrity, creativity, problem solving, and a strong work ethic.

Excellent communication skills are a must.

Track record of publications on peer-reviewed scientific journals.

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On-site Protocol

Physical presence at the BMS worksite or physical presence in the field is a necessary job function of this role, which the Company deems critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, employee well-being and engagement, and it enhances the Company culture.

COVID-19 Information

To protect the safety of our workforce, customers, patients and communities, the policy of the Company requires all employees and workers in the U.S. and Puerto Rico to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless they have received an exception based on an approved request for a medical or religious reasonable accommodation. Therefore, all BMS applicants seeking a role located in the U.S. and Puerto Rico must confirm that they have already received or are willing to receive the full COVID-19 vaccination by their start date as a qualification of the role and condition of employment. This requirement is subject to state and local law restrictions and may not be applicable to employees working in certain jurisdictions such as Montana. This requirement is also subject to discussions with collective bargaining representatives in the U.S.

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Company: Bristol Myers Squibb

Req Number: R1564895

Updated: 2023-03-21 03:05:23.421 UTC

Location: Cambridge,Massachusetts

Bristol Myers Squibb is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, gender expression, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law.