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Applications Scientist, Japan

Schrödinger
Location
Tokyo
Posted
4 days ago
Department
Applications Science
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • PhD in computational chemistry, medicinal chemistry, chemical biology, structural biology, pharmaceutical sciences, or related drug-discovery field
  • Solid understanding of the commercial drug discovery process
  • Practical experience in one or more relevant computational drug-discovery approaches
  • Ability to communicate complex scientific concepts clearly and credibly to scientific audiences
  • Fluency in Japanese and business-level English language skills (both verbal and written)
  • Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively across local and global teams
Nice to have
  • Experience in molecular dynamics simulations, free energy calculation methods, ligand-based drug design, chemoinformatics, quantum mechanics, virtual screening and/or structural modeling in the pharmaceutical industry
  • Post-doctoral research and/or relevant experience in the commercial or academic sector
What the job really is

The Applications Scientist will work with pharmaceutical and biotechnology customers in Japan, applying computational methods to drug discovery challenges. Responsibilities include building relationships with clients, delivering scientific presentations and training, and collaborating with internal teams to support customer success. The role involves travel within Japan and occasional international meetings.

Benefits
  • Competitive salary
  • Bonus plan
  • Mutual-aid retirement plans
  • Over three weeks of paid vacation time
  • Numerous company holidays
  • Parental leave program
Things to weigh
  • Travel required within Japan and internationally
  • Role involves significant customer engagement and collaboration across departments
  • Focus on applying computational methods may limit exposure to other areas of drug discovery
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