Director, Computational Sciences
AbbVie · North Chicago, IL
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Role summary
AbbVie seeks a Director of Computational Sciences to lead a global team of 10-12 scientists within the Molecular Profiling and Drug Delivery organization. The role involves developing computational strategy, advancing AI/ML-enabled drug discovery and development, and managing external collaborations across academia and industry.
What they're looking for
- Bachelor's degree in chemistry, computational chemistry, pharmaceutical sciences, or chemical engineering
- Proven expertise in quantum mechanics, molecular dynamics, and atomistic simulations
- Strong track record of innovation and project delivery in drug discovery settings
- Experience mentoring early to mid-career scientists in matrixed and direct reporting structures
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence across organizational boundaries
- Experience building and managing external research partnerships with academia and technology companies
What you'll be doing
- Lead computational chemistry team of 10-12 scientists and broader modeling community across organizations
- Develop and implement computational sciences and AI-enabled drug discovery strategies with cross-functional leaders
- Manage project intake, capacity planning, and scope alignment for small molecule portfolio support
- Drive innovation in computational methodologies and deployment of cutting-edge solutions across discovery and development
- Build and oversee ecosystem of external research collaborations while developing internal talent
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