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# Computational Chemist, Target Druggability and Structure-Based Design

- **Company:** Schrodinger, Inc.
- **Location:** Cambridge, MA, United States
- **Salary:** $100,000.0 - $180,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Molecular Modeling, Software Engineering
- **Published:** October 23, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/computational-chemist-target-druggability-and-structure-based-design-cambridge-ma--9c6ec0b7-597d-4b87-8230-2be5bdba7917

## About the Role

Computational Chemistry, Drug Design, Computational Chemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Software Development, Software Engineering, Process Improvement, Cross-Functional, * A structure-based drug designer with deep training in molecular modelling, with an emphasis on the following areas: structural biology, computationally-driven lead optimization, virtual ligand screening, generative structure prediction, or cryptic pocket identification.

 * A scientist trained cross-functionally, with experience in both computational chemistry and experimental structural biology or experimental hit-finding environments
 * A team player who enjoys working in interdisciplinary environments and has excellent communication skills, * PhD in Computational Chemistry, Structural Biology, or a related discipline
 * Experience in structure-based drug design and the ability to critically interpret protein structures in the context of ligand binding, drawing on modern computational and experimental approaches for structure prediction and cryptic pocket identification
 * Postdoctoral experience and/or at least one year of industry experience preferred, As an equal opportunity employer, Schrödinger hires outstanding individuals into every position in the company. People who work with us have a high degree of engagement, a commitment to working effectively in teams, and a passion for the company''s mission. We place the highest value on creating a safe environment where our employees can grow and contribute, and refuse to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious belief, sex, age, disability, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, marital status, partnership status, caregiver status, sexual and reproductive health decisions, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. To us, "diversity" isn''t just a buzzword, but an important element of our core principles and key business practices. We believe that diverse companies innovate better and think more creatively than homogenous ones because they take into account a wide range of viewpoints. For
us, greater diversity doesn''t mean better headlines or public images - it means increased adaptability and profitability.

## Description

Schrödinger seeks a Computational Chemist (Target Druggability and Structure-Based Drug Design) to join us in our mission to transform the discovery of therapeutics!, * Support active drug discovery projects as a computational chemist/modeler

 * Contribute to new-target selection by integrating structural, computational, biophysical, and biological evidence into concise target-tractability assessments, identifying key uncertainties and proposing experiments or calculations that could resolve them.
 * Partner with cross-functional experts to develop strategies for promising targets, including approaches to investigate alternative conformations or potential transient binding sites.
 * Work closely with the internal software development teams to improve Schrödinger's drug discovery technologies.
 * Share knowledge with the greater Schrödinger Therapeutic Group (STG)