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Summary: Own the strategy and delivery of Gen AI- native applications, predictive-model workflows, and insight-driven analytics platforms that accelerate large and small-molecule invention. Translate scientific objectives into intuitive software products and robust model-ops practices that help chemists, protein engineers, and data scientists iterate faster, uncover deeper insights, and make better decisions.
Molecular Discovery ML Enablement:
- Champion predictive-model use-cases across small and large molecule discovery (e.g., property prediction, sequence optimization, generative design).
- Design and b uild platform s that orchestrate cutting-edge structure- and sequence-prediction toolkits ( RDKit , OpenEye , Schrödinger LiveDesign , AlphaFold ) for CADD , sequence design and developability assessment .
- Track, evaluate , and train latest molecular prediction & design models/tools from literature and open-source community.
AI -Drive n Scientific Applications:
- Using agentic G enAI frameworks , b uild scientifically grounded conversational analytics, automated report s , and copilot workflows that guide scientists through complex SAR , sequence datasets and tools .
- Deliver full-stack applications, React/Next.js fronts with Python/ FastAPI & GraphQL services - that surface models and analytics at scal e.
Model-Ops & Engineering Excellence:
- Stand up automated pipelines for data curation, experiment tracking, CI/CD, and governed model release ( PyTorch /TensorFlow + MLflow /Kubeflow/ SageMaker + GitHub Actions).
- Package and deploy predictive applications and model endpoints to cloud-native MLOps or on-prem containers for scalable inference and performant access.
- Codify reusable templates, inner-source libraries, and design systems that cut feature time-to-value by 40%.
Leadership & Collaboration:
- Mentor a cross-disciplinary team of full-stack and ML engineers; foster better-than-best practices in code quality, documentation, and UX research.
- Partner with discovery leads, IT operations, and external vendors to align technical backlogs with portfolio milestones and data-quality standards.
- Influence budgeting and make-vs-buy decisions for AI tooling and platform enhancements.
Qualifications:
- Deep Discovery & Molecular Tooling Context - 7 + years with relevant advanced degree building/ s uppor ting platforms and tools , for c omputational compound d esign and protein engineering workflows (Schrodinger, Open E ye , MOE, Mi XCR , Alphafold ) ; fluent in SAR analysis , sequence/structure predictions , and assay lifecycles.
- GenAI engineering depth - Demonstrated success building GenAI Applications and agentic workflows ; fine-tuning and deploying LLMs, diffusion models, structure-prediction models (AlphaFold family, RoseTTAFold ), or vision transformers for scientific or operational use-cases.
- Modern MLOps - IaC (Terraform/CloudFormation), automated testing, secrets management, continuous model evaluation, lineage tracking .
- Influence & communication - lead architecture reviews, map tech choices to scientific KPIs, mentor cross-functional teams , and guide roadmap workshops with executives and bench scientists alike.
Preferred Skills:
- C ontributions to open-source molecular-design projects.
- Advanced Python & React; shipped production apps that integrate APIs, scale model inference, and manage complex research datasets.
- Comfortable packaging and operating applications/models on Kubernetes/EKS, serverless FaaS , or on-prem containers .
- Knowledge of GPU runtime tuning or Triton-based multi-model serving.
- Experience crafting cookie-cutter templates or inner-source libraries that accelerate team velocity.
- Cloud-architect certifications (AWS Pro, Azure Expert, etc.) .
- Multi-cloud deployment mastery (AWS, Azure, GCP).
Education / Credentials - M.S. or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Computational Chemistry/Biology, or related field; Cloud-architect certification a plus.
Join Us: Empower researchers with the AI tools, agentic workflows, and insight-driven applications they need to invent the next generation of therapeutics - faster, smarter, and at scale.
The starting compensation for this job is a range from $155,000 - $170,000, plus incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility).
The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills and where the job is performed.
Final, individual compensation will be decided based on demonstrated experience.
Eligibility for specific benefits listed on our careers site may vary based on the job and location. For more on benefits, please visit https://careers.bms.com/life-at-bms/.
Benefit offerings are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans then in effect and may include the following: Medical, pharmacy, dental and vision care. Wellbeing support such as the BMS Living Life Better program and employee assistance programs (EAP). Financial well-being resources and a 401(K). Financial protection benefits such as short- and long-term disability, life insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection and survivor support. Work-life programs include paid national holidays and optional holidays, Global Shutdown Days between Christmas and New Year's holiday, up to 120 hours of paid vacation, up to two (2) paid days to volunteer, sick time off, and summer hours flexibility. Parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military leave. Family care services such as adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, fertility/infertility benefits, support for traveling mothers, and child, elder and pet care resources. Other perks like tuition reimbursement and a recognition program.
If you come across a role that intrigues you but doesn't perfectly line up with your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be one step away from work that will transform your life and career.
Compensation Overview: The starting compensation range(s) for this role are listed above for a full-time employee (FTE) basis. Additional incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility) may be available. The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills, where the job is performed, the employee's work schedule, job-related knowledge, and experience. Final, individual compensation will be decided based on demonstrated experience.
Eligibility for specific benefits listed on our careers site may vary based on the job and location. For more on benefits, please visit https://careers.bms.com/life-at-bms/.
Benefit offerings are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans then in effect and may include the following: Medical, pharmacy, dental and vision care. Wellbeing support such as the BMS Living Life Better program and employee assistance programs (EAP). Financial well-being resources and a 401(K). Financial protection benefits such as short- and long-term disability, life insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection and survivor support. Work-life programs include paid national holidays and optional holidays, Global Shutdown Days between Christmas and New Year's holiday, up to 120 hours of paid vacation, up to two (2) paid days to volunteer, sick time off, and summer hours flexibility. Parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military leave. Family care services such as adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, fertility/infertility benefits, support for traveling mothers, and child, elder and pet care resources. Other perks like tuition reimbursement and a recognition program.
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