Job Specifications
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
Job description
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.
Required Skills
Preferred Skills:
Chemistry, Collaborating, Critical Thinking, Drug Discovery Development, Equipment Maintenance, Industry Analysis, Innovation, Interdisciplinary Work, Organizing, Pharmaceutical Trends, Pharmacology, Quantitative Research, Research Ethics, Scientific Research, Strategic Change, Technical Credibility, Use of Laboratory Equipment
About the Company
At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. As a focused healthcare company, with expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we're empowered to tackle the world's toughest health challenges, innovate through science and technology, and transform patient care.
All of this is possible because of our people. We're passionate innovators who put people first, and through our purpose-driven culture and talented workforce, we are stronger than ever.
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