Job Description: 
Biogen IDEC is seeking a Ph.D.-level scientist with expertise in applying 
molecular modeling and structure-based design techniques to protein and 
 small molecule drug discovery, to be based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. 
This scientist will work closely with experimental scientists as part of 
multiple project teams, to discover drug candidates and optimize their 
properties. This individual will proactively identify gaps in the current 
modeling approaches and implement innovative computational solutions to 
protein and small-molecule drug discovery problems. 
 
Qualifications: 
  - Ph.D. in molecular modeling or computer-aided drug design, with a 
    minimum of 3 years of industrial experience; 
 
  - Proven track record in structure-based protein engineering and/or 
    small-molecule drug design and optimization; 
 
  - Knowledge of statistical ligand-based modeling techniques including 
    QSAR,  and ADMET modeling; 
 
  - Solid understanding of experimental biology and chemistry; 
 
  - Excellent team-working, communication and presentation skills. 
 
 
 
 
About Biogen Idec: 
 
Transforming Discovery into Care 
 
With operations across the Americas, Europe, and Asia, Biogen Idec 
(NASDAQ:  BIIB) is one of the world's leading biotechnology companies, 
creating new standards of care in oncology, neurology, and immunology. 
Every day, employees of Biogen Idec make a difference in people's lives, 
through pioneering research and development, manufacturing, and our 
worldwide commercial capabilities. 
 
Learn more at http://www.biogenidec.com/careers. 
 
Biogen Idec is proud to be an equal opportunity employer 
   
 
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