Computational Drug Discovery Intern (2026)
Octant Bio
About this role
A computational drug discovery intern at Octant works on identifying small-molecule drugs targeting HPV-driven cancers using machine learning models and computational tools. The role involves collaboration between computational and experimental teams to drive compound design and prioritization.
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About Octant Bio
octant.bioOctant is a biotechnology company that combines next‑generation biology, chemistry, and computation to engineer precision medicines. The company focuses on next‑generation small‑molecule therapeutics that modulate complex cellular mechanisms driving disease, rather than only binding purified protein targets. Octant builds and applies large‑scale biology and chemistry platforms aimed at correcting diseases of protein misfolding and mistrafficking. Their platform‑driven approach expands which cellular processes can be drugged to create new treatment opportunities.
Recent company news
Fierce BiotechOctant sets sail for new era of drug discovery with $80M funding, Bristol Myers partnership
Apr 21, 2022
Global VenturingOctant Bio accepts $80m
Apr 21, 2022
Andreessen HorowitzInvesting in Octant
May 20, 2020
Business WireOctant Bio Appoints Industry Veteran Mark Murcko as Strategic Advisor and Board Member
Oct 14, 2021
SynBioBetaProfluent Secures $35M Funding Led by Spark Capital to Advance AI-First Protein Design
Mar 21, 2024
About Octant Bio
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Leadership Team
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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