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Computational Chemistry Intern

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Genesis Therapeutics

Genesis Therapeutics

51-200 employees

AI-driven drug discovery for pharmaceuticals

AI & Machine Learning
Biotechnology

Burlingame, CA, USA

Hybrid position in Burlingame, CA.

Category
Bioinformatics
Computational Biology
Biology & Biotech
Required Skills
Python
Requirements
  • A PhD-level researcher with a proven track record of applying or developing simulation methods and models to explore challenging problems related to drug discovery.
  • Skilled programmer, preferably in Python.
Responsibilities
  • Develop and refine advanced simulation methods and models to help solve pressing challenges in our internal drug programs.
  • Utilize our cluster of 1,000s of GPUs and 10,000s of CPUs for massive experimentation, with an easy-to-use Python API that manages autoscaling, parallelization, and data pipelining behind the scenes.
  • Work closely with our ML researchers, computational chemists, and medicinal chemists to validate and quickly deploy improvements to our ML/MD platform for our chemists' daily use on our internal drug programs and collaborations.

Genesis Therapeutics uses artificial intelligence to accelerate the development of new medicines in the pharmaceutical industry. By combining 3D spatial graph modeling and molecular simulation, the company identifies potential drug candidates and explores new chemical spaces. Unlike its competitors, Genesis Therapeutics focuses on strategic partnerships with other biotech and pharmaceutical companies, generating revenue through upfront payments and future earnings based on drug success. The company's goal is to transform drug discovery and efficiently bring critical new medicines to market.

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$272.5M

Headquarters

Burlingame, California

Founded

2019

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

14%

1 year growth

45%

2 year growth

131%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Partnership with NVIDIA boosts AI platform GEMS for targeting undruggable diseases.
  • Strategic collaboration with Gilead accelerates development of novel small molecule therapies.
  • Recognition as a 'Fierce 15' company highlights Genesis' innovative AI-driven drug discovery.

What critics are saying

  • Competition from AI-driven drug discovery companies like Insilico Medicine and Exscientia.
  • Potential over-reliance on partnerships with large pharmaceutical companies for financial stability.
  • Rapid AI development may render current platforms obsolete without continuous innovation.

What makes Genesis Therapeutics unique

  • Genesis Therapeutics uses AI to accelerate drug discovery with 3D spatial graph modeling.
  • The GEMS platform integrates deep learning, molecular simulations, and generative AI for drug design.
  • Partnerships with NVIDIA and Gilead enhance Genesis' AI capabilities and drug discovery potential.

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Benefits

Competitive salary

Equity

Medical, dental, & vision insurance

401(k) program