Sr./Pri. Scientist AI/ML-Cheminformatics in Chemical Process Research

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com

Job Function:

Discovery & Pre-Clinical/Clinical Development

Job Sub Function:

Chemical Research

Job Category:

Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations:

Beerse, Antwerp, Belgium

Job Description:

Sr./Pri. Scientist AI/ML-Cheminformatics in Chemical Process Research

Company Profile

Caring for the world, one person at a time, inspires and unites the people of Johnson & Johnson. We embrace innovation—bringing ideas, products, and services to life to advance the health and well-being of people around the world. We believe in collaboration which has led to breakthrough after breakthrough, from medical miracles that have changed lives, to the simple consumer products that make every day a little better. Our over 125,000 employees in 60 countries are united in a common mission: To help people everywhere live longer, healthier, happier lives.

The Janssen campus in Antwerp (Belgium) has a unique ecosystem covering the complete drug discovery and development life cycle, with all capabilities from basic science to market access on one campus. The integrated environment of our campus gives our people the chance to experience many different aspects of drug development throughout their career. It has a successful track record of over sixty years of drug discovery and development and is one of the most important innovation engines of the Janssen group worldwide.

The department of Chemical Process Research & Development (CPRD) focuses on the development of synthetic methodologies and processes for small molecules, oligonucleotides, peptides and other emerging modalities. We currently have an open position in the CPRD High Throughput Experimentation group for a passionate Sr./Pri. Scientist in the field of AI/ML and Cheminformatics.

Job description

As a Sr. Scientist you will develop and leverage data science, machine learning, and deep learning to accelerate molecular design and reaction optimization, integrating high-throughput experimentation data with predictive modeling to enhance decision-making in R&D and enabling design of ground-breaking synthesis routes for small molecule synthetics and related modalities.

In the role you will leveraging your expertise in cheminformatics, computational chemistry, and data science, in order to quickly navigate virtual chemical spaces, build predictive models applying statistical methods to support decision-making and accelerate development of synthetic routes.

Experience and skills

• PhD with cheminformatics, computational chemistry or related subject (e.g. chemistry, chemical biology, computer science, or data science) combined with the relevant experience in applying computational tools in life science or drug development.
• Demonstrated experience with cheminformatic workflows, and familiarity with descriptors and machine learning (ML) in the context of cheminformatics.
• Ability to develop internal and external network of contacts and collaborators across functions, sites, and scientific disciplines.
• Proven track record of scientific excellence and successful research supported by peer-reviewed publications.
• Excellent scientific communication, including the ability to present complex data science concepts in digestible terms to diverse scientific audiences while leveraging innovative data visualization.

Key Behaviors

• We strongly believe that the best science comes out of strong collaboration. Collaborative attitude to work in a multidisciplinary team with different backgrounds (education, gender, nationality, …) is a must!
• Passionate to work in the lab in close collaboration with other team members.
• Displays critical thinking and creativity in problem solving.
• Proactive in finding opportunities for improvement and open attitude towards new approaches.
• Mentors and develop colleagues in own areas of expertise and acts as a role model for others.
• Can challenge the status quo in a constructive manner.
• Excellent teammate which fosters new ideas and can create an inclusive atmosphere.

Our offer

• An exciting position in an international and dynamic environment with continuous learning and growth opportunities.
• 38 days of holiday and flexible work arrangements.
• An attractive remuneration package with additional benefit packages (family) hospital insurance, company car and other health care incentives.

An inclusive team environment where diversity and different opinions are respected and valued, and the importance of a good work-life balance is recognized