As the Senior Director at Schrödinger, Shawn Watts plays a pivotal role in advancing drug discovery initiatives through the innovative application of data science and cheminformatics. Leading a dynamic team of data scientists and data engineers, Shawn is at the forefront of transforming complex data...
As the Senior Director at Schrödinger, Shawn Watts plays a pivotal role in advancing drug discovery initiatives through the innovative application of data science and cheminformatics. Leading a dynamic team of data scientists and data engineers, Shawn is at the forefront of transforming complex data into actionable insights that drive the development of new therapeutics. His expertise in ADMET (Absorption, Distribution, Metabolism, Excretion, and Toxicity) and computational chemistry allows his team to effectively mine extensive data repositories, ensuring that medicinal chemists, computational chemists, and biologists have access to high-quality, curated data assets.
Under Shawn's leadership, the team employs advanced machine learning techniques using tools like Scikit-Learn and SciPy to enhance drug design processes. They focus on integrating diverse data sources, which not only streamlines workflows but also fosters collaboration across multidisciplinary teams. Key projects include developing predictive models for drug efficacy and safety, optimizing docking simulations, and creating robust data pipelines that facilitate real-time analysis of experimental results.
Shawn’s rich background in drug discovery equips him with a deep understanding of the challenges faced in the pharmaceutical industry. His commitment to leveraging data-driven approaches ensures that Schrödinger remains at the cutting edge of drug development, ultimately accelerating the journey from initial discovery to clinical application. With a strong foundation in Unix shell scripting and Perl, Shawn continuously seeks to enhance the efficiency of data processing and analysis, reinforcing his team's ability to deliver critical insights that shape the future of medicine.
