Overview:

Our client, a publicly traded Molecular Genomics Laboratory, is seeking a Director of Bioinformatics, Genomic Scientist (Ph. D.).

The position will lead a new division within the company. Reporting to the Global Medical Director of Genetics, will help develop products to be marketed to the consumer with a focus on oncology.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Build a cross-functional organization to support multiple projects and large data sets

2. Establish processes for data gathering, storage, analysis; and blending both open-source, third party and proprietary computational algorithms.

3. Develop and implement bioinformatics initiatives utilizing all available resources to organize, manage and support all research activities.

4. Direct the design, development, implementation and maintenance of the bioinformatics function and overall research computing capability

5. Create, curate, manipulate and perform analytics on connected data sets

6. Build out a NGS pipeline from cloud-based systems for analysis and storage

7. Ability to write algorithms for risk-based assessment on newly developed clinical tests

8. Oversee the computational infrastructure and controls the flow of samples and information for large-scale studies

9. Develop and maintain applications systems for the management and analysis of data

10. Develop novel informatics tools and utilize emerging web technologies

11. Develop and apply computational tools

12. Provide support to lead programs through analysis and integration of NGS data

13. Lead the development and implementation of automated methods, analytical tools and software to deliver insights, hypotheses from sequencing data sets

14. Help with the development of new products from R&D through clinical validation

15. Serve as internal expert in quantitative data analysis and present scientific and technical data to both internal and external scientific colleagues in a clear and cohesive manner

16. Serve as a thought-partner for the executive team and product management team in determining how to get the most business value from our technology investments.

17. Work side-by-side with multiple organizations to resolve both technical issues and issues of policy to ensure a smooth information flow.

18. Opportunity to build a multi-layered bioinformatics and engineering team, responsible for team deadlines and quality by developing strategic plans

Work closely with senior director of business development on product development and implementation

Requirements:

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

1. Personable, outgoing professional with a strong molecular genetics background

2. Ability to think creatively and initiate new ideas or solutions to business issues.

3. Independence of thought and sound judgment relating to business needs.

4. Demonstrated commitment, self-motivation, and drive.

5. Possess strong interpersonal skills

6. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present at the highest level

7. Ability to engage, sustain and influence effective relationships at the management level

8. Self-starter, ability to work in a fast-past, competing deadline driven environment.

9. Experience working with AWS, cloud-bases systems

10. Experience working with 3rd-party NGS processing platforms, such as DNAnexus

11. Experience with programing languages such as C+, Java, R, Perl, Shell, Docker, Python Leadership

Education, Certification/Licensure, and/or Experience

1. Ph. D. in bioinformatics or biological computational sciences

2. Minimum 2-year post-doctoral experience

3. Followed by 3+ years of industry experience where you gained extensive knowledge of computational genomics

4. Prior clinical or laboratory experience preferred.

5. Position can be remote, will require visits to the headquarter office as needed

6. Prior experience in a commercial atmosphere such as Genetics, pharmaceuticals or Commercial Lab space a plus.

Employment includes a very strong base salary, and an exceptional benefits package to include, PTO, Holidays, Vacation, Health Benefits package, Vision, Dental, Disability, etc., plus a very generous Stock package.

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