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Cheminformatics Specialist

MEDIUM DemandLOW AI RiskGROWING in SL· Rs.165k+ /mo

About This Role

Using computational methods to process and analyze chemical data for drug discovery and molecular design.

A Day in the Life

Cheminformatics Specialists are senior practitioners who lead cheminformatics platforms, chemical data governance, and computational chemistry tooling within pharmaceutical or research organisations, combining deep scientific expertise with technical leadership.

  • Architect and maintain enterprise cheminformatics platforms and chemical registration systems
  • Define standards for chemical structure representation, data quality, and database curation
  • Lead evaluation and implementation of new cheminformatics software and AI tools
  • Consult with drug discovery, materials research, and regulatory teams on compound data needs
  • Design and implement chemical informatics workflows for virtual screening and compound management
  • Train scientists in cheminformatics tools and best practices
  • Manage vendor relationships for commercial cheminformatics software
  • Contribute to strategic planning for computational chemistry infrastructure

Work Environment

OFFICETeam: MEDIUMBUSINESS CASUALRemote: VERY HIGH

Typical hours: 45h/week · WLB score 7/10 · OCCASIONAL overtime

Senior leadership role with strategic responsibility; flexible but with accountability.

Skills Required

Technical Skills

Cheminformatics platform architectureChemical database designQSAR/ML modelsPython/RDKitRegulatory submission data requirements

Soft Skills

Technical leadershipStakeholder managementMentoringStrategic thinking

Tools & Software

Schrödinger SuitePipeline PilotKNIMEPythonRDKitOracle/PostgreSQL chemical cartridgesDotmaticsCDD Vault

Salary in Sri Lanka (LKR / month)

Entry LevelRs.100k – Rs.160k/mo
Mid-LevelRs.180k – Rs.330k/mo
SeniorRs.330k – Rs.600k/mo
Entry: Senior Cheminformatics Analyst / Cheminformatics EngineerMid: Cheminformatics SpecialistSenior: Head of Cheminformatics / Principal Specialist

Typical progression: 6yr to mid · 12yr to senior

Analyst → Scientist → Senior Scientist → Cheminformatics Specialist → Head of Cheminformatics

Global Salary (USD / year)

Entry Level$90k – $135k/yr
Mid-Level$135k – $205k/yr
Senior$205k – $320k/yr

Top Markets

USAUKSwitzerlandGermanySwedenDenmark

Market Outlook

GROWING

Mainly remote roles accessible from Sri Lanka at global pharma and biotech organisations.

Hiring: LOW

Global pharma companies (remote)SLINTEC (emerging)University research partnerships

GROWING

High demand at major pharma, biotech, and AI chemistry companies; increasingly sought for platform leadership roles.

Entry Requirements

Sri Lanka

Min. EducationMSc Cheminformatics, Computational Chemistry, or related
Experience6+ years in cheminformatics or computational chemistry

Preferred

PhD Cheminformaticsplatform architecture experiencedrug discovery domain expertise

Global

Min. EducationMSc/PhD Cheminformatics or Computational Chemistry
Experience6–10 years in cheminformatics or computational drug discovery

Preferred

PhD + broad platform experiencePipeline Pilot / KNIME / Dotmatics expertise

Helpful Certifications

MSc/PhD Cheminformatics or Computational ChemistryEnterprise software management experienceProject management certification

Entrepreneurship & Freelancing

Freelance: MEDIUMRemote: VERY HIGHCapital: LOW

Platforms (SL)

Pharma consultancy contracts (remote)

Risks & Challenges

AI Replacement Risk

LOW

LONG TERM

Burnout Risk

LOW

Job Security (SL)

HIGH

How to Qualify in Sri Lanka

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At a Glance

SL Salary (entry)Rs.100k – Rs.160k/mo
SL Salary (senior)Rs.330k – Rs.600k/mo
Global (senior)$205k – $320k/yr
SL DemandGROWING
WLB Score7/10
Hours/week~45h
Remote WorkVERY HIGH

AI Replacement Risk

LOW

LONG TERM

Sectors

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

Cheminformatics Specialists are senior practitioners who lead cheminformatics platforms, chemical data governance, and computational chemistry tooling within pharmaceutical or research organisations, combining deep scientific expertise with technical leadership.

To become a Cheminformatics Specialist in Sri Lanka, you typically need MSc Cheminformatics, Computational Chemistry, or related. Relevant degree programmes include: Applied Sciences (Physical Sc.), Applied Sciences (Physical Sc.), Biological Science. Explore step-by-step career roadmaps contributed by Sri Lankan Cheminformatics Specialists at paths.lk/career-paths/cheminformatics-specialist.

In Sri Lanka, a Cheminformatics Specialist earns LKR 100k–LKR 160k/month at entry level, LKR 180k–LKR 330k/month at mid-level, and LKR 330k–LKR 600k/month at senior level. Globally, experienced Cheminformatics Specialists earn USD 320k+/year.

Key skills for a Cheminformatics Specialist in Sri Lanka: Cheminformatics platform architecture, Chemical database design, QSAR/ML models, Python/RDKit. Important soft skills: Technical leadership, Stakeholder management, Mentoring. Tools and software: Schrödinger Suite, Pipeline Pilot, KNIME, Python.

Analyst → Scientist → Senior Scientist → Cheminformatics Specialist → Head of Cheminformatics

Mainly remote roles accessible from Sri Lanka at global pharma and biotech organisations.

Yes — Cheminformatics Specialists have medium freelance potential. Common platforms: Pharma consultancy contracts (remote).