At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology.
We are seeking a Sr. Application Scientist Manager to join our high-growth scientific software and technology company. The successful candidate will have knowledge of both computational chemistry and cheminformatics software and the scientific rationale behind the design and use of the technology. Examples of such applications include, but not limited to, small molecule docking to protein receptors, free energy calculations using molecular dynamics approaches, support for structure-based design tools, 2D and 3D similarity calculations, QSAR approaches, etc. Experience with high-performance computation, e.g. via Cloud computing, is essential.
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- The successful candidate will report to the Application Sciences Group Director.
- Preferred location is San Francisco- Bay area, or San Diego, CA
What you'll do:
- Engage in the production and validation of computational methods
- Provide a consistent voice for customer perspectives to the rest of the organization
- Set direction for Application Scientists in support of OpenEye goals
- Aid development of global support for all OpenEye products
- Provide input, guidance and assistance to OpenEye sales efforts
- Coordinate with OpenEye scientists, sales and marketing teams to craft successful messaging to customers
- Manage and execute external collaborations with pharmaceutical partners
What you should have:
- Master's or PhD in Computational Chemistry, Cheminformatics, Structural Biology, or related field
- Minimum of 12 years of related experience; may include post-doctoral experience.
- Proven ability to lead and grow a team
- Ability in setting and prioritizing strategic goals
- Experience in managing senior scientific staff
- Communication skills a high priority
- Familiarity with high-performance computing, cloud-based approaches
- Familiarity with Python, R, and Machine Learning
- Eight years of experience in a pharmaceutical environment
The successful candidate will work independently, be self-motivated and take initiative. The position requires highly effective communication skills and the ability to work cooperatively with staff inside and outside of the group.
The annual salary range for California is $141,400 to $262,600. You may also be eligible to receive incentive compensation: bonus, equity, and benefits. Sales positions generally offer a competitive On Target Earnings (OTE) incentive compensation structure. Please note that the salary range is a guideline and compensation may vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies and work location. Our benefits programs include: paid vacation and paid holidays, 401(k) plan with employer match, employee stock purchase plan, a variety of medical, dental and vision plan options, and more.
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