Research PhD Scientist, Drug Discovery Data for AI/ML

The Opportunity

StaffRight Associates is recruiting for a premier computational drug discovery organization in New York City. The client is hiring a PhD Scientist to build AI/ML-ready drug discovery data. The organization pairs atomic-level molecular simulation and purpose-built high-performance computing with machine learning. It uses that combination to engineer highly selective, precisely targeted therapeutics, both in its own programs and in external collaborations.

As a member of the client’s ML Data group, you’ll work side by side with machine learning scientists to define and carry out the organization’s data strategy for drug discovery. It’s a rare chance to apply deep bench expertise at the frontier of AI-driven therapeutics. The client values inventive, curious contributors and keeps a collaborative, upbeat, intellectually energizing culture.

What You’ll Do

• Partner daily with machine learning researchers to steer how chemical and biological data feeds model development.
• Shape and put into practice the organization’s long-range data roadmap for discovery science.
• Design new scientific datasets and pinpoint high-value data sources.
• Curate chemical and biological data with rigor and scientific integrity.
• Analyze complex experimental data to surface insights that sharpen ML-driven discovery.
• Advance the team’s drug discovery and development initiatives in a fast-moving, cross-disciplinary setting.

What You Bring

• A PhD in Medicinal Chemistry, Pharmacology, Biology, or a closely aligned discipline (required)
• Practical bench experience gained in an industry lab (required)
• Working knowledge of Drug Discovery Assays and associated laboratory techniques (required)
• Five or more years within pharmaceutical or biotech organizations, ideally contributing to discovery programs (preferred)
• Exposure to Linux environments and Python (a bonus, not a requirement)

Compensation & Total Rewards

• Base salary: $250,000–$400,000 annually. The final figure reflects factors such as depth of prior experience and educational background.
• Variable pay: sign-on and year-end bonuses
• Benefits: a generous package that includes relocation and immigration support
• Hybrid schedule: on-site Tuesday through Thursday, with the option to work remotely Monday and Friday

Joining StaffRight Associates

When you partner with StaffRight Associates in your search for your next role, you’re doing more than pursuing a job, you’re aligning yourself with a team of experts committed to placing top-tier talent in truly impactful positions. We take pride in fostering professional growth and connecting forward-thinking individuals with organizations that value innovation and excellence. We look forward to showcasing your expertise in a way that resonates with our clients and opens the door to meaningful opportunities.