Job Title:
Specialist - Computational Chemistry & AI/ML
Company: Aurigene Pharmaceutical Services Limited
Location: Bangalore, Karnataka
Created: 2026-03-27
Job Type: Full Time
Job Description:
We’re Hiring: Computational Chemistry & AI/ML Specialist | BengaluruAt Aurigene Pharmaceutical Services, we are looking for a visionary Computational Chemistry & AI/ML Specialist to join our team in Bengaluru.This isn't just about /"crunching data/" - it’s about building the platforms that accelerate target identification and de novo design for the next generation of therapeutics.What You’ll Do:Innovate: Develop and implement ML models for target identification, virtual screening, ADMET modeling, and hit-to-lead optimization.Collaborate: Partner with medicinal chemists and biologists to turn AI/ML insights into actionable drug discovery results.Build: Design, develop, and maintain our proprietary AI/ML platforms to streamline project delivery.Lead: Manage data-driven projects and communicate strategic findings to internal and external stakeholders.What You’ll Bring:Academic Excellence: A Ph.D. in Computational/Medicinal Chemistry, Bio/Cheminformatics, or AI/ML.Experience: 3–6 years of proven experience applying Deep Learning (CNNs, RNNs) to biological data.Tech Stack: Expert-level Python and deep familiarity with TensorFlow or PyTorch.Domain Knowledge: Real-world experience with structure-based and ligand-based drug discovery methods.Mindset: A passion for research and a desire to see your work make a tangible, real-world impact.Why Join Aurigene?At Aurigene (a unit of Dr. Reddy's Laboratories), you’ll work at the intersection of science and technology in a high-growth environment where your expertise directly influences the speed of drug development.