MSD is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and animal health products. The difference between potential and achievement lies in the spark that fuels innovation and inventiveness; this is the space where MSD has codified its 125-year legacy. MSD’s success is backed by ethical integrity, forward momentum, and an inspiring mission to achieve new milestones in global healthcare.
Our organization is seeking a creative, self-motivated computational chemist with exceptional interpersonal and problem solving skills to join the Modeling and Informatics group. The successful candidate will be primarily supporting programs, in collaboration with Process Research and Development, which relate to crystal structure prediction and solid-state modeling.
Key responsibilities:
Application and development of informatics and modeling tools applied to crystal structure prediction, computational solid-state chemistry, IR, NMR, and formulation
Collaborate with analytical chemistry (materials characterization and formulation groups) on the characterization of chemical entities, and leverage computational modeling to support the prediction and selection of solid form
Advance research in molecular modeling to enhance the drug discovery and development processes
Advance NMR crystallography/solid-state NMR modeling support
Explore formulation modeling of API-polymer interactions and peptide-surfactant systems
Qualifications
Ph.D. in chemistry, physics, materials science, or a related discipline with a computational emphasis
Practical experience (pharmaceutical industry preferred)
Knowledge of crystallography and/or solid-state chemistry and/or solid-state NMR
Strong collaboration and communication skills along and the ability to work well in multidisciplinary teams are essential
Evidence of creative application of computational approaches to problems in solid-state modeling
Strong publication record
Preferred Experience and Skills:
Expertise in the application of quantum mechanics/density functional theory (Gaussian, Jaguar, VASP, etc.) and materials design tools (e.g. Materials Suite from Schrodinger and Materials Studio from Accelrys) for solid-state modeling
Familiar with Cambridge Structural Database and CCDC software applications (Conquest, Mercury, and Mogul), and experience with structural informatics
Proficiency with molecular modeling techniques using modern software packages (Schrodinger, OpenEye, CCG) a plus
Prior experience in the pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry preferred
Experience with scientific programming (Perl, Python, Pipeline Pilot) and data analytics (e.g., Spotfire)
Track record of oral presentations at national or international meetings
Your role at MSD is integral to helping the world meet new breakthroughs that affect generations to come, and we’re counting on your skills and inventiveness to help make meaningful contributions to global medical advancement. At MSD, we’re inventing for life.
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