Director, Head of Computational Design

This leadership role oversees the design and application of new advanced computational methods, including Large Language Models (LLMs) and AI, for cutting-edge mRNA design and next-generation vaccine development.

The position guides optimization of nucleic acid therapeutics, vaccine platforms, and delivery systems using in silico solutions combined with active learning workflows.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a multidisciplinary computational design team
• Direct advanced computational methodologies including structural bioinformatics and molecular modeling
• Drive AI/LLM applications for de novo design and predictive modeling
• Embed computational experts within discovery project teams
• Establish active learning loops connecting predictions with experimental validation
• Collaborate with leadership across discovery, translational, and clinical stages

Basic Qualifications

• PhD in Computational Biology, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, or Bioinformatics
• 8+ years scientific experience
• 4+ years direct/matrix people management with international leadership
• Strong theoretical background in quantitative sciences applied to biology
• Publication record in relevant expertise areas

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced molecular modeling and simulation expertise
• Structural bioinformatics and protein engineering background
• AI/LLM application experience for mRNA design
• Nucleic acid therapeutics computational design background
• Active learning framework experience