Senior Scientist, Scientific Workflows – Agentic Cheminformatics

Johnson & Johnson

. Build partnerships with medicinal chemists, In Silico Discovery/CADD scientists, biologists, DMPK scientists, and data scientists .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeBeerse • BelgiumSenior💰 €72,500 - €115,230 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in cheminformatics, computational chemistry, and drug discovery, with strong capabilities in Python programming and the development of automated scientific workflows. Proven ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams and translate complex scientific needs into practical solutions.

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PhD In CheminformaticsPython Programming SkillsAutomated Workflow DevelopmentAgent-Enabled Scientific WorkflowsCollaboration Across Scientific Teams

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Hard Skills

CheminformaticsComputational ChemistryMedicinal ChemistryPredictive ModelsAutomated WorkflowsAI-Assisted DevelopmentScientific Software DevelopmentEnd-To-End Workflow DesignVersion ControlContinuous Integration

Soft Skills

Independent WorkCollaborationProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

Bioactivity DatabasesChemogenomics DatabasesWorkflow Orchestration

Industry Keywords

Drug DiscoveryScientific DesignPrototypingValidationData Science

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build partnerships with medicinal chemists, In Silico Discovery/CADD scientists, biologists, DMPK scientists, and data scientists
Translate complex scientific questions into well-defined workflows
Design scientific use cases, reference datasets, and success criteria for rigorous evaluation
Evaluate agent behavior and outputs for scientific validity, reproducibility, uncertainty, tool use, robustness, and relevance
Capture scientific insights from early applications and identify approaches for further development
Develop and test agentic prototypes in realistic discovery settings
Combine scientific expertise with data, predictive models, computational or laboratory methods, and coordinated tools
Own defined agentic prototypes or workstreams and establish success measures
Support adoption through scientific environments, project partnerships, training, and feedback
Lead scientific design, prototyping, and validation of agent-enabled discovery workflows
Collaborate with data science and platform engineering teams on requirements, evidence, user feedback, production implementation, security, and sustained operation
Translate successful project solutions into reusable capabilities

Requirements

What you’ll need

PhD or equivalent substantial experience in cheminformatics, computational chemistry, medicinal chemistry, chemical biology, or a related discipline, with strong scientific expertise relevant to drug discovery
Strong understanding of compound design and predictive models
Strong Python programming skills
Experience developing automated workflows, pipelines, or scientific applications
Hands-on experience using AI-assisted development approaches to build reliable scientific software or automated workflows
Ability to work independently in an emerging area
Ability to translate scientific needs into practical solutions
Ability to collaborate across scientific, data science, and technology teams
Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 10% of the time
Experience designing and evaluating end-to-end agent-enabled scientific workflows or multi-agent solutions preferred
Familiarity with workflow orchestration, version control, testing, and continuous integration and delivery preferred
Strong knowledge of and hands-on experience with public and commercial bioactivity and chemogenomics databases preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual bonus with set target depending on pay grade/location, based on employee and company performance
Vacation days
Parental leave for a minimum of 12 weeks
Bereavement leave
Caregiver leave
Volunteer leave
Well-being reimbursement
Programs for financial, physical and mental health
Service anniversary and recognition awards
Insurance plans for employees and, in some locations, eligible dependents