Senior Scientist AI/ML (Small Molecule Therapeutics)

Gilead Sciences

Remote Actively hiring
Foster City, CA · Remote, USA Posted 17 days ago $169,320$219,120 / year

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TL;DR

Join Gilead’s Modeling Group within Structural Biology & Chemistry as a Senior Scientist AI/ML to drive innovation by developing and integrating advanced AI/ML technologies. Daily tasks include partnering with project teams to enhance design and prioritization through ML models, evaluating geometric deep learning and generative models for drug discovery, and collaborating across disciplines to translate computational insights into practical recommendations. Key responsibilities also involve deploying models in scalable production environments and communicating model performance and limitations effectively. Essential skills include expertise in Python, PyTorch, TensorFlow, JAX, RDKit, OpenEye, and Schrödinger, along with a strong background in deep learning architectures for chemistry and structural biology. Ideal candidates have a PhD and 2+ years of relevant experience, proven track records in ML applications to real-world problems, and hands-on experience with geometric deep learning and large-scale molecular modeling.

Skills

Python PyTorch TensorFlow JAX RDKit OpenEye Schrödinger Graph Neural Networks Geometric Deep Learning Diffusion Models Multitask Frameworks Cheminformatics CI/CD

What you'll do

  • Develop and evaluate ML models to enhance design, prioritization, and hypothesis testing in drug discovery projects.
  • Work with chemists to translate computational insights into clear design recommendations for small molecule therapeutics.
  • Track model performance on active programs, identify failure modes, and propose improvements for AI/ML technologies.
  • Deploy ML models into scalable production environments and maintain computational workflows with IT teams.
  • Maintain state-of-the-art ADMET models by training, deploying at scale, and collaborating with key stakeholders.

What we're looking for

  • PhD and 2+ years of relevant research experience in ML applications to chemistry or materials science.
  • Strong knowledge of deep learning architectures for chemistry and structural biology.
  • Proficiency in Python and ML frameworks like PyTorch, TensorFlow, or JAX.
  • Expertise in cheminformatics toolkits such as RDKit, OpenEye, or Schrödinger.
  • Experience with geometric deep learning, generative chemistry methods, and large-scale molecular modeling.

Market check

Salary context

This $169,320–$219,120 range sits above 43% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$155,950$238,600

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$162,000$246,150

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 240 comparable postings.

* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.

Employer

About Gilead Sciences

Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a leading American biopharmaceutical company specializing in discovering, developing, and commercializing innovative medicines for unmet medical needs.

Gilead Sciences currently has 14 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $168,980–$218,680 across 14 roles with salary data.

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