Senior Principal Computational Chemist, Drug Discovery

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ideaya biosciencesSouth San Francisco (CA)

Computer and Information Research Scientists Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

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IDEAYA Biosciences, a precision oncology company in South San Francisco, seeks a Senior Principal Research Scientist in Computational Chemistry to advance small molecule discovery. You will lead design efforts, partner with medicinal chemists, and apply advanced computational approaches to inform lead optimization and candidate selection. The role emphasizes independence, deep technical expertise, and collaboration within a multidisciplinary team to translate computational insights into tangible

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