Senior ML/AI Cheminformatics Scientist

Pfizer · Groton, CT

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Senior cheminformatics data scientist role within Pfizer's pharmacokinetics organization focused on developing machine learning models for molecular property prediction and ADME analysis. The position involves building and deploying computational workflows to support small-molecule drug discovery and lead optimization using proprietary chemical and biological datasets.

What they're looking for

PhD in relevant field OR Master's degree with 2+ years cheminformatics/computational chemistry experience
Proficiency in Python with cheminformatics libraries (RDKit, OpenEye, DeepChem)
Experience with SAR model-building software such as SciKit-Learn or Torch
Strong statistical knowledge and model performance evaluation skills
Experience with version control systems (git) in collaborative environments
Familiarity with molecular descriptors, fingerprints, and similarity metrics

What you'll be doing

Develop cheminformatics algorithms for molecular modeling, virtual screening, and structure-activity relationship analysis
Build, validate, and maintain machine learning models for ADME property prediction
Process and analyze chemical and biological datasets to evaluate drug-likeness and dosing properties
Optimize data pipelines for chemical structure processing using cheminformatics toolkits
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate computational approaches into discovery workflows

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