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 automated workflow development. Proven ability to lead scientific design and validation of agent-enabled discovery workflows while collaborating across multidisciplinary teams.

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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 DevelopmentWorkflow OrchestrationVersion ControlContinuous Integration

Soft Skills

Independent WorkPractical Solution TranslationCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Bioactivity DatabasesChemogenomics Databases

Industry Keywords

Drug DiscoveryScientific WorkflowsData ScienceProject PartnershipsScientific Validation

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 to discovery decisions
Capture scientific insights from early applications and identify approaches for further development and adoption
Develop and test agentic prototypes in realistic discovery settings
Combine scientific expertise with data, predictive models, computational or laboratory methods, and coordinated agent tools
Own defined agentic prototypes or workstreams and establish success measures
Integrate agentic capabilities into scientific environments through 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 scientific requirements, production implementation, security, and sustained operation
Translate successful project solutions into reusable capabilities aligned with shared architectures

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 and software development practices, including version control, testing, and continuous integration and delivery
Strong knowledge of and hands-on experience with public and commercial bioactivity and chemogenomics databases

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual bonus with set target (% of pay) depending on pay grade / location
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
Several insurance plans for employees and, in some locations, eligible dependents
Sales commissions where applicable