Position Summary Loxo Oncology at Lilly conducts discovery research, clinical development and regulatory affairs for oncology, with the goal of creating a pipeline of therapies that have the potential to make a meaningful difference for patients. Loxo Oncology at Lilly was created in December 2019, combining the Lilly Research Laboratories oncology organization and Loxo Oncology, which was acquired by Lilly in early 2019. The unit has team members in Boulder, CO, Indianapolis, IN, New York City, South San Francisco, Stamford, CT, and Madrid, Spain. The Loxo Oncology at Lilly Discovery group’s mission is to invent and advance life-changing oncology drugs for cancer patient populations that are poorly treated by existing therapies. To that end, we are building a multi-disciplinary team of dedicated discovery scientists that are passionate about driving the science forward to create and advance highly selective drugs for known oncogenic drivers. We are currently looking for a computational chemist who enjoys tackling cutting edge drug discovery problems and is well versed in the effective use of all current computational techniques and tools. The ideal candidate will be passionate about working with scientists across disciplines to invent and advance novel approaches to drug discovery. The position requires excellent people skills, a positive can-do attitude and the ability to thrive in a highly interactive, fast-paced, team environment. Roles and Responsibilities of the Position* Work closely with our multidisciplinary group on structure-based and ligand-based design and optimization of small molecule oncology drugs Enable team success by employing a range of modern computational techniques including Quantitative Structural Activity Relationship (QSAR) models, homology modeling, molecular dynamics simulations, multivariate analysis, and in silico predictive models Provide computational chemistry insight for new target identification and evaluation initiatives in the oncology space across a range of target and binding mode types Catalyze new hit and lead discovery leaning computation insight to selection of screening collections, database mining and interpretation of results and virtual screening techniques Work with on-site IT staff to administer and maintain the necessary hardware, software and other computational infrastructure to enable state of the art computational impact on oncology research programs Proactively investigate new or different technologies to improve the effectiveness of the team Contribute to the overall strategic thinking for the discovery organization Required Qualifications and Background Ph.D. in Chemistry or related field Experience in small molecule drug discovery across a range of target types, approaches, and drug discovery strategies in a biotechnology or pharmaceutical setting is preferred Possess a working understanding of medicinal chemistry, in vitro and in vivo ADME, and couple that with modeling-driven approaches that extend to aspects of lead optimization beyond potency Forward thinking in terms of applying modern computational approaches to current scientific challenges. Apprised of the latest scientific breakthroughs in computational chemistry and ability to apply those techniques to good effect The ideal candidate will be a key thought leader on the team with a passion for bringing creative approaches to solve challenging problems. Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to communicate effectively with a multidisciplinary team, the LOXO executive team, and outside collaborators. The ability to lead the team in prioritization of activities and programs Ability to multi-task and shift priorities rapidly to meet tight deadlines Proficient in Microsoft Office suite and applications Physical Demands / Travel The physical demands of this job are consistent with lab environment. The physical demands here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Work Environment This position’s work environment is in a lab. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those encountered by an employee while performing the essential functions of this job. *To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each role and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Loxo Oncology, Inc. is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.
