Computational Toxicologist (m/f/d)
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and apply machine learning models to predict safety-relevant endpoints (e.g., liver or kidney toxicity) using chemical structure and biological data
- Integrate chemoinformatics and in vitro safety data, with the potential to expand toward transcriptomics or other omics technologies
- Provide in silico support for discovery and early development programs, offering scientific insights into potential safety risks
- Leverage internal data and external knowledge bases to enhance model performance and interpretability
- Collaborate closely with toxicologists, pharmacologists, data scientists, and chemists to co-create solutions and ensure models are meaningful and relevant
- Contribute to broader efforts such as biological read-across, reverse translation of historical data, and refinement of digital workflows for safety decision-making
Profile
- PhD or MSc (with relevant experience) in Computational Toxicology, Cheminformatics, Bioinformatics, Data Science, Pharmacology, or a related field
- Solid experience in developing machine learning models, ideally applied to chemical and biological data
- Strong foundation in cheminformatics/chemistry, including working with molecular descriptors, chemical similarity, and structure-based analyses
- Experience with toxicological datasets and safety endpoints such as DILI or nephrotoxicity.
- Familiarity with in vitro safety data and an interest in integrating complex biological datasets
- Proficient in programming (e.g., Python, R) and using scientific computing libraries (e.g., RDKit, scikit-learn, Pandas, TensorFlow, or similar)
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills; able to translate technical insights for interdisciplinary teams
Benefits
- World renowned company
- Future career growth opportunities
About Hays
With over 15 years of experience in the pharmaceutical and chemical industry as well as in biotechnology and medical engineering, we know the key contacts at companies that are recruiting for challenging jobs with real potential. The current high demand for staff has opened up exciting opportunities for dedicated experts who want to develop professionally and to further their careers. As recruitment specialists with an international network of contacts, we can offer you decisive advantages – completely free of charge. Register with us and reap the benefits of interesting job offers that match your skills and experience.
Staffing process for freelance specialists
- Analysis of qualifications
- Telephone or personal interview
- Contact with customers
- Contract with Hays
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1. Analysis of qualifications
We carry out a detailed analysis of your technical qualifications on the basis of your CV, your application documents and your profile.
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