Senior AI Scientist Drug Discovery & Computational Biology (Hybrid - Boston, MA, USA)

Senior AI Scientist – Drug Discovery & Computational Biology (Hybrid - Boston, MA, USA)

We are looking to hire a candidate with the mentioned skill sets and experience for one of our clients within the Healthcare Industry. This is a 6+ month contracting role, with potential for extension. This is a HYBRID role.

Key Responsibilities:

We are seeking a highly skilled professional with deep expertise in applying Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning to drug discovery and development. The ideal candidate will have experience in Drug Discovery & Computational Biology (Must).

The candidate should demonstrate a strong track record of leveraging advanced computational approaches to accelerate therapeutic discovery and possess the ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary research and development teams.

Required Skills/Qualifications:

• Deep expertise in applying Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning to drug discovery and development.


• Experience in Drug Discovery & Computational Biology (Must).


• AI and machine learning methodologies for drug discovery, including predictive modeling, lead optimization, and translational research applications.


• Graph machine learning techniques for biological networks, molecular property prediction, target identification, and knowledge graph-based discovery.


• Virtual cell screening and AI-driven target discovery platforms, with particular focus on rare disease research and therapeutic innovation.


• AI-driven molecular design for small molecules and biologics (Abs/VHH), including toxicity prediction, off-target assessment, developability analysis, and candidate optimization.


• Structural biology, including protein structure analysis, molecular interactions, computational modeling, and integration of structural data into drug discovery workflows.


• Healthcare Domain experience (Must).


• Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary research and development teams.

Other Job Details:

• Job Type: C2C or W2.


• Duration: 6+ months with high possibility of extension.


• Pay Rate: $75/hr. on C2C or $65/hr. on W2.


• Location: Hybrid - Boston, MA, USA.


• Interviews: Video interviews.


• Docs required: ID proof will be required.