Full-Time

Data Scientist IV/V

Computational Chemistry

Posted on 9/24/2024

Insitro

Insitro

201-500 employees

Machine learning for drug discovery efficiency

AI & Machine Learning
Biotechnology

Compensation Overview

$140k - $180kAnnually

+ Annual Performance Bonus + Equity Incentive Plan

Mid, Senior, Expert

San Bruno, CA, USA

Hybrid position requiring 3 days per week onsite in South San Francisco.

Category
Data Science
Data Analysis
Data & Analytics
Requirements
  • PhD or Masters in computational chemistry, cheminformatics, molecular simulations, or machine learning or equivalent relevant experience; PhD (0-2 years), Masters (3+ years)
  • Passionate about developing state-of-the-art methods for accelerating drug discovery so we can improve the speed at which we can bring treatments to patients
  • Track-record of uncovering computational solutions to problems in chemistry, biology, drug discovery, and related disciplines
  • Technical proficiency with software and methods development
Responsibilities
  • Support drug discovery projects in numerous therapeutic areas of high unmet medical need
  • Deploy industry-leading ML- and physics-based modeling tools to those drug discovery projects
  • Collaborate with our machine learning, automation, biology, and chemistry groups to develop new tools for hit discovery and lead optimization
  • Shape our platform and our team's culture with your ideas and experience

Insitro specializes in drug discovery and development by using machine learning and biological tools to predict successful paths in creating new medicines. The company builds large-scale predictive models that help avoid costly failures in the pharmaceutical research process. Insitro's team of scientists and engineers collaborates to leverage data for advancing drug development, primarily serving pharmaceutical companies and research institutions. The goal is to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of pharmaceutical R&D.

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$625.5M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2018

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

7%

1 year growth

20%

2 year growth

47%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Insitro received $25 million from Bristol Myers Squibb for ALS target discovery.
  • The company raised over $600 million in venture capital funding.
  • Insitro's AI-driven models can optimize clinical trial designs, reducing costs and time.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from well-funded companies like Xaira Therapeutics challenges Insitro.
  • Ethical concerns in AI-based drug development may affect Insitro's public perception.
  • Data privacy issues could lead to regulatory and reputational risks for Insitro.

What makes Insitro unique

  • Insitro integrates machine learning with high-throughput biology for drug discovery.
  • The company builds predictive models to accelerate target selection and drug development.
  • Insitro's approach aims to reduce expensive failures in pharmaceutical R&D.

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Benefits

Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage

Excellent mental health and well-being support

Open vacation policy

Access to free onsite baristas & cafe with daily lunch and breakfast

Access to free onsite fitness center

Commuter benefits

Paid parental leave

Competitive pay and 401(k) matching

Flexible work schedule (on site and remote)

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