Director of ML Research – AI Applications - Remote

Overview

The Director of ML Research will lead a new team focused on applying machine learning in pharmaceutical R&D, particularly in structural biology and drug discovery.

In Short

• Establish and lead the ML Research team within AI Applications.
• Focus on applied research for drug discovery challenges.
• Mentor and build a high-performing team.
• Collaborate with academic partners and internal teams.
• Translate scientific literature into practical modeling approaches.
• Integrate research outputs into production workflows.
• Present findings at conferences and to customers.
• Work on model development for co-folding and ADMET initiatives.
• Utilize large-scale proprietary datasets.
• Drive cross-functional delivery across multiple teams.

Requirements

• Postgraduate degree (PhD or MSc) in relevant fields.
• 7+ years of experience in machine learning.
• 3+ years in a technical leadership role.
• Experience in structural biology and drug discovery.
• Publication record in top-tier ML venues.
• Hands-on experience with Python and PyTorch.
• Ability to operate in cross-functional environments.
• Strong communication skills.
• Experience with ML systems and model training.
• Familiarity with Kubernetes and cloud platforms is a plus.

Benefits

• Industry-competitive compensation, including share options.
• Remote-first working policy.
• Wellbeing and work-from-home budgets.
• Generous holiday allowance.
• Office Days at Berlin HQ or other locations.
• Access to a high-caliber team.