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Computer Aided Drug Design Jobs in Massachusetts

CAD Designer

Amesbury, MA · On-site

$40 - $48/hr

CAD Designer Position Overview GCR is seeking a skilled CAD Designer to support the design and development of simple assemblies and fixtures. This role focuses heavily on creating accurate 2D ...

Leidos is seeking CAD Drafters to work with our Distribution group out of Framingham, MA. The successful candidate will have an interest in developing construction work packages for the electric ...

CAD Drafter

Framingham, MA · On-site

$40K - $72K/yr

Leidos is seeking CAD Drafters to work with our Distribution group out of Framingham, MA. The successful candidate will have an interest in developing construction work packages for the electric ...

CAD Technician

Plymouth, MA · On-site

$24 - $34.55/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Use 2D CAD software to assist in creating basic production tooling and layouts. * Review customer drawings to identify and clarify dimensional details. * Follow established tooling guidelines ...

CAD Technician

Plymouth, MA · On-site

$24 - $34.55/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Use 2D CAD software to assist in creating basic production tooling and layouts. * Review customer drawings to identify and clarify dimensional details. * Follow established tooling guidelines ...

Sr CAD Designer

North Attleboro, MA · On-site

$35 - $48/hr

Manage CAD data within SolidWorks PDM including revision control and lifecycle workflows. * Support Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) and maintain drawing and documentation accuracy. * Collaborate ...

CAD Technician - CAD Technician

North Reading, MA · On-site

$35 - $49/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

Job#: 3043284 CAD Technician - CAD Technician Location: North Reading, Massachusetts (Onsite) COMPENSATION: $35 - $49 HOURLY Role Overview This individual will be responsible for creating and ...

CAD Engineer

Boston, MA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Retirement

Title : CAD Engineer, Flexcompute Inc. About : Flexcompute ( is a technology startup that develops simulation technology to transform the industry of engineering computing. The simulation technology ...

CAD Engineer

Boston, MA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Retirement

Title : CAD Engineer, Flexcompute Inc. About : Flexcompute ( is a technology startup that develops simulation technology to transform the industry of engineering computing. The simulation technology ...

Senior CAD Technician

Boston, MA · On-site

$92K - $105K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

STV is seeking and experienced Senior CAD Technician to join our Transportation Group in the Boston office. The Technician will support CAD efforts by the design team, addressing the challenge of ...

You'll design APIs, integrate CAD systems with cloud-native infrastructure, and build the backend powering AI-driven engineering workflows used to accelerate product design and manufacturing. This ...

Senior CAD Technician

Boston, MA · On-site

$92K - $105K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

STV is seeking and experienced Senior CAD Technician to join our Transportation Group in the Boston office. The Technician will support CAD efforts by the design team, addressing the challenge of ...

Senior CAD Technician

Boston, MA

$92K - $105K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

STV is seeking and experienced Senior CAD Technician to join our Transportation Group in the Boston office. The Technician will support CAD efforts by the design team, addressing the challenge of ...

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How much do computer aided drug design jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 16, 2026, the average yearly pay for computer aided drug design in Massachusetts is $122,251.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $100,500.00 and $140,300.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of someone working in computer aided drug design?

Professionals in Computer Aided Drug Design typically spend their days running molecular simulations, performing virtual screening of compound libraries, analyzing binding interactions, and interpreting computational results to guide experimental drug development. They collaborate closely with medicinal chemists, biologists, and other team members to align computational findings with laboratory priorities. Preparing scientific reports, presenting findings, and refining computational methods based on feedback are also common aspects of the role. This blend of tasks makes the work both intellectually challenging and highly collaborative.

What is a computer aided drug design?

A Computer Aided Drug Design (CADD) job involves using computational tools and techniques to assist in the discovery and development of new drugs. Professionals in this field utilize molecular modeling, docking simulations, and artificial intelligence to predict drug-target interactions and optimize lead compounds. They work closely with medicinal chemists and biologists to streamline the drug discovery process, reducing the time and cost of developing new therapeutics. CADD experts may be employed in pharmaceutical companies, research institutions, or biotech firms.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in computer aided drug design, and why are they important?

To thrive in Computer Aided Drug Design, a strong background in computational chemistry, molecular modeling, and a relevant degree in chemistry, biochemistry, or pharmaceutical sciences is essential. Proficiency with specialized software such as Schrödinger, AutoDock, MOE, and familiarity with programming languages like Python or R are commonly required. Effective communication, problem-solving capabilities, and the ability to collaborate within multidisciplinary teams are valuable soft skills. These competencies enable professionals to efficiently model drug interactions, interpret complex data, and contribute to successful drug discovery projects.

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Infographic showing various Computer Aided Drug Design job openings in Massachusetts as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 81% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 83% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 16% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $122,251 per year, or $58.8 per hour.

Consultant Scientist, Computer Aided Drug Design (CADD)

Psivant Therapeutics, Inc.

Watertown, MA

$150K - $185K/yr

Contractor

Posted 12 days ago


Job description

PsiThera is seeking a consultant computational medicinal chemist with expertise in drug discovery, molecular simulations and AI/ML to join our dynamic, multidisciplinary team.  Our science, our team, and our mission are focused on applying advanced computational technologies to progress a pipeline of innovative medicines for patients.  We are looking for a self-motivated individual who thrives in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment that integrates computational and wet lab capabilities to drive our programs to the clinic.  The ideal candidate will utilize advanced computational strategies across all stages of drug discovery, including hit identification, hit-to-lead and lead optimization.  In addition, a successful candidate will have a demonstrable pharma/biotech industry record using computational methods to advance drug discovery projects, analyze simulation and AI/ML results, derive actionable hypotheses and effectively communicate findings to the team.  This individual will report to the Senior Director of CADD and collaborate closely across functions including experimental medicinal chemistry, structural biology, and application engineering teams to provide actionable insights and strategic guidance.
Key Responsibilities
  • Design small molecule (and related modality) therapeutics using structural/simulation/ML/assay data, ensuring alignment with the requirements and timelines of our drug discovery projects, and leading computational analysis and design activities on cross-functional projects.
  • Integrate knowledge of relevant computational tools and approaches, as well as key aspects of medicinal chemistry and compound property optimization, for all project stages from target selection and druggability analysis to clinical candidate nomination.
  • Collaborate with the computational development team to align priorities between platform application development and R&D projects.
  • Develop modifications and drive improvements in internal applications, building on our internal physics-based simulation capabilities and assessment of fidelity and accuracy of calculations.
  • Train and mentor team members across the organization to build understanding of modeling and AI/ML concepts and how they address project team needs.
Requirements
  • PhD in computational chemistry, organic or physical chemistry, physics, or a closely related field
  • Minimum of 5 years computer-aided drug design (CADD) or related biotech/pharma experience, with expertise accelerating small molecule drug discovery projects from target tractability and hit identification, through lead optimization (demonstrated by peer reviewed publications and inventorship status on patent applications)
  • Demonstrated experience and understanding of physics-based, AI/ML, and generative computational approaches to drug discovery
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work well in a multidisciplinary environment
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, with a strong passion for learning new concepts and technologies
Additional Qualifications
  • Proficiency in scientific programming (e.g. Python, R, C++)
  • Proficiency in molecular simulation packages (e.g. AMBER, OpenMM, NAMD, Gromacs)
  • Proficiency in data science and machine learning tools (e.g. scikit-learn, pytorch)
  • Experience mentoring interns, co-ops, and junior scientists
$150,000 - $185,000 a year
About PsiThera
PsiThera is creating better therapeutics through an integrated molecular design paradigm that leverages best-in-class physics-based and AI technologies honed through decades of research and innovation.  Our focus is first-in-class inflammation and immunology (I&I) small molecule therapeutics. We have assembled a diverse team with extensive experience across disciplines ranging from physics and computer science to chemistry, biology, biochemistry, and structural biology.  This continuum of complementary skills drives our scientific vision to deliver meaningful therapeutics to patients in need.  We are patient-inspired, perseverant, synergistic, supportive, intrepid, and inclusive.  If you're passionate about advancing medicine in a fast-paced, innovative environment, and eager to contribute to a team that blends advanced computation with drug discovery, Psivant might be the perfect fit for you.
 
At PsiThera, we are a lean, high-performing team dedicated to pushing boundaries and achieving growth-both personally and scientifically.  We seek individuals who are smart, collaborative, and thrive in a dynamic, early-stage biotech environment.
 
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