Ai Scientist, Drug Development and Discovery

At Candoo Pharmatech, we specialize in formulation-driven, cost-effective drug delivery solutions that enable new and existing molecules to reach their full therapeutic potential. As a leading CDMO partner, we’re committed to accelerating development timelines for our global pharmaceutical and biotech clients, especially for difficult-to-formulate and high-barrier products across oral, topical, and long-acting injectable formulations.

We’re expanding our innovation capabilities and seeking an AI/Machine Learning Scientist - Drug Development and Discovery to help shape the future of drug formulation, optimization, and scale up using cutting-edge data science tools.

**What You’ll Do**
- **Model Complex Formulation Challenges**: Use machine learning and generative AI to model and predict optimal formulation variables, excipient interactions, release kinetics, and stability profiles for complex drug products.
- **Drive Innovation in Drug Delivery**: Develop advanced algorithms to support novel and efficient formulation design, particularly for NDA, 505(b)(2), and ANDA projects including Paragraph IV strategies.
- **Collaborate Across Functions**: Work closely with formulation scientists, analytical chemists, and project managers to translate data into actionable insights across development and manufacturing stages.
- **Advance Internal Capabilities**: Lead capability development in AI-driven modeling for formulation screening, scale-up predictability, and regulatory submissions, helping Candoo maintain its industry-leading turnaround time.
- **Communicate Clearly**: Present findings to internal teams and clients. Translate complex computational outcomes into practical recommendations that guide formulation design and regulatory strategy.

**Education & Experience**
- **Bachelor’s degree** or higher in Computer Science, Data Science, Bioinformatics, Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, material sciences, or related field.
- Proven experience with Applied Machine Learning, Generative AI, or Computational Chemistry.

**Technical Expertise**
- Proficient in programming languages such as **Python, and SQL**.
- Hands-on experience with **ML/AI frameworks**:

- Experience with **predictive modeling**, **natural language processing (NLP)**, and integration of formulation/process development data.
- Familiarity with **QbD principles**, design of experiments (DoE), and pharmaceutical manufacturing data.

**Collaboration & Communication**
- Strong cross-functional collaboration skills in R&D and client-facing environments.
- Ability to clearly articulate technical concepts and translate data-driven insights into business or scientific impact.

**Preferred Qualifications**
- Experience in AI-assisted formulation development or process optimization.
- Exposure to real-world evidence, clinical trial datasets, or regulatory submission data.
- Experience contributing to open-source AI projects or scientific software packages.
- Some knowledge of Drug delivery, pharmaceutical formulation, or related product development processes would be preferred.

**Why Join Us?**
- Be part of a customer-focused, innovation-driven CDMO at the forefront of advanced drug delivery.
- Collaborate with academic and industry partners
- Help define the future of AI-enabled pharmaceutical R&D in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

**Job Type**: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: $40,000.00-$55,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision care

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Machine Learning and AI: 3 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person