Technical Program Manager - Machine Learning - New York

CK Group
York
1 month ago
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Technical Program Manager - Machine Learning - New York


Technical Program Manager - Machine Learning & Drug Discovery - New York, USA CK Group are collaborating with a computational research-led organisation in recruiting for a Program Manager (Machine Learning and Drug Discovery) to join in its New York–based team. An exciting

opportunity to work at the intersection of machine learning, biophysics, and drug discovery, helping to drive complex, cutting-edge scientific programmes from concept through execution. A permanent position that follows a hybrid work model, with a balance of on-site collaboration and remote working flexibility.

The Company:

New York based research-driven company based in the United States that applies advanced computational and machine learning approaches to problems in molecular science and drug discovery.

The Role:

Partner closely with machine learning researchers, engineers, and scientific leaders to coordinate the day-to-day delivery of advanced ML-driven research initiatives. You will also manage relationships with external vendors and third-party partners, and support strategic planning across multiple high-visibility projects. To work closely with research leads and senior management on strategic initiatives, infrastructure planning, and risk mitigation across a growing portfolio of projects

Key focus areas: Development of generative models to identify novel molecules for drug discovery targetsPredicting PK and ADME properties of small moleculesAdvancing molecular simulation methodologiesSupporting 3D molecular structure prediction initiatives

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