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Eli Lilly and Company | EMD C3 - Early Molecule Discovery

Position Overview

Eli Lilly'sEMD C3 (Computational Chemistry & Cheminformatics)group is seeking aPostdoctoral Scientistto advanceSynth(on)-Fragment-based Virtual Screening (SFBVS)for early small-molecule drug discovery. This role focuses on developingsynthesis-aware virtual screening workflowsthat connect fragment-level binding hypotheses tosynthesizable chemical space, lowering barriers to synthesis and accelerating hit discovery.

The position offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection ofAI, structure-based drug design, fragment chemistry, and synthesis, contributing directly to Lilly's next-generation virtual screening capability.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and applysynth(on)-fragment-based virtual screeningmethods for small-molecule hit discovery.
• Designfragment growth, linking, and merging strategiesconstrained by real-world synthetic feasibility.
• Integratestructure-based modeling(docking, scoring, ML/DL affinity prediction) withreaction-aware generative designs.
• Prioritize compounds that balancebinding potential, chemical diversity, and synthetic accessibility.
• Collaborate closely withmedicinal chemists, fragment scientists, and screening teamsto enable rapid experimental validation.
• Apply workflows tonovel and challenging EMD targets, including difficult or underexplored pockets.

Basic Qualifications

• PhD inComputational Chemistry, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Strong background inCADD and structure-based drug design.
• Experience withfragment-based drug discoveryconcepts.
• Proficiency inPythonand familiarity with cheminformatics tools (e.g.,RDKit).
• Proficiency inDL/ML methodsfor binding prediction or molecular design.
• Ability to work withlarge chemical librariesand computational workflows.

• Qualified applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Lilly will not provide support for or sponsor work authorization or visas for this role, including but not limited to F-1 CPT, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, J-1, H-1B, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, or L-1.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience withsynth(on)- or reaction-based chemical libraries.
• Familiarity withsynthetic accessibility scoring, retrosynthesis, or reaction rule systems.
• Experience collaborating withmedicinal chemistry teams.
• Strong collaboration and scientific communication skills.

Why Join Lilly EMD C3

• Contribute directly tohigh prioritity small-molecule discovery programs.
• Help definescalable, synthesis-aware virtual screening strategies.
• Work in a highly collaborative, multidisciplinary AI-driven environment.
• Access industry-leadingcompute, data, and experimental platforms.

Additional Information:

• The position is located at Seaport. Innovation Center, Boston.
• Onsite working model.
• This position is not permanent. It is for a fixed term position up to a maximum of 4 years.

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Actual compensation will depend on a candidate's education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is

$58,000 - $123,200

Full-time equivalent employees also will be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance). In addition, Lilly offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees, including eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k); pension; vacation benefits; eligibility for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts); life insurance and death benefits; certain time off and leave of absence benefits; and well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities).Lilly reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion and Lilly's compensation practices and guidelines will apply regarding the details of any promotion or transfer of Lilly employees.

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