Cheminformatics Senior Research Scientist
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Job Description We are seeking a motivated, creative, and experienced cheminformatics scientist to join the Data & Computational Sciences (DCS) team at the Boston, MA or San Diego, CA site of Vertex Pharmaceuticals. As an integral member of our Chemical Data Science team, the candidate will work on developing core cheminformatics capabilities and applying cheminformatics tools and techniques in our disease programs. This includes supporting virtual screening (benchmarking, implementing and applying various techniques), developing new cheminformatic methods across the design-make-test-analyze cycles and enhance our small molecule predictive modelling platform. The candidate will collaborate closely with colleagues in DCS and experimental scientists across Vertex to drive our research programs forward and with our colleagues in Data Technology Engineering (DTE) to deploy relevant methods in production. Key Duties and Responsibilities:
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#LI-SV1 #LI-Hybrid Pay Range: $123,400 - $185,100Disclosure Statement: The range provided is based on what we believe is a reasonable estimate for the base salary pay range for this job at the time of posting. This role is eligible for an annual bonus and annual equity awards. Some roles may also be eligible for overtime pay, in accordance with federal and state requirements. Actual base salary pay will be based on a number of factors, including skills, competencies, experience, and other job-related factors permitted by law. At Vertex, our Total Rewards offerings also include inclusive market-leading benefits to meet our employees wherever they are in their career, financial, family and wellbeing journey while providing flexibility and resources to support their growth and aspirations. From medical, dental and vision benefits to generous paid time off (including a week-long company shutdown in the Summer and the Winter), educational assistance programs including student loan repayment, a generous commuting subsidy, matching charitable donations, 401(k) and so much more. Flex Designation: Hybrid-Eligible Or On-Site EligibleFlex Eligibility Status: In this Hybrid-Eligible role, you can choose to be designated as: Note: The Flex status for this position is subject to Vertex's Policy on Flex @ Vertex Program and may be changed at any time. Company Information Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation. Vertex is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any characteristic protected under applicable law. Vertex is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. Vertex will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law. Any applicant requiring an accommodation in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied should make a request to the recruiter or hiring manager, or contact Talent Acquisition at ApplicationAssistance@vrtx.com |