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Director, Biologics Engineering - Decode Origin
Software Engineer
Lead biologics engineering efforts, leveraging deep bioinformatics and medicinal chemistry expertise to refine AI-driven drug discovery models and guide antibody design for high-impact therapeutic development.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Lead cross-functional teams to integrate bioinformatics insights into large language model fine‑tuning for drug discovery.
- Conduct medicinal chemistry analyses and provide strategic antibody design recommendations.
- Collaborate with AI researchers to translate scientific feedback into model improvements.
- Drive experimental validation and data curation to support AI model training.
- Mentor junior scientists and foster a culture of innovation and rigorous scientific standards.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or related field with extensive experience in bioinformatics.
- Proven track record in medicinal chemistry and antibody engineering.
- Strong understanding of AI/ML concepts, especially large language models applied to biology.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to translate complex science into actionable AI insights.
- Experience leading multidisciplinary teams in a fast‑paced, high‑impact environment.
Skills
software developmentsystem designproblem solving