Bioinformatics Team Lead

1 month ago

London, United Kingdom Hays Full time

Off the back of a successful Series A funding round, this exciting and innovative biotech are increasing their team to help develop the next generation of universal vaccines. They're hiring multiple positions as they move their portfolio through preclinical discovery and are looking to expand their bioinformatics / computational biology team to take on a number of projects.With world leading scientists helping advise their research, and significant development plans, there'll be plenty of opportunities for career progression and development.
You will be leading projects related to the discovery and development of new cutting-edge vaccines, primarily through the analysis and interpretation of genetic, genomic and other biological / immunological data sets to identify, design and validate antigens.This is a senior, hands-on role with plenty of input into strategy, working as part of a cross-functional team, interacting closely with biologists, computer scientists and senior/C-Level stakeholders and giving you the chance to input into the company's research direction and overall platform.The position offers good scope for flexible working and can even be fully remote within the UK.
Working closely with the Head of Bioinformatics, as well as the CTO, you will lead projects and strategy focused on developing their discovery platform and taking a leading role within the business.
Analyse and predict immune response factors using state-of-the-art machine learning and statistical approaches, integrating extensive immunological datasets.
Direct the computational design of innovative vaccine candidates and novel proteins/antigens.
Lead cross-disciplinary collaborations to test and refine computational predictions with experimental data.
Craft and steer a long-term vision for the immunoinformatics division, ensuring alignment with the broader goals of the organisation.
Champion research initiatives and technological advancements within the team to maintain a competitive edge.
Cultivate a dynamic team of computational biologists, providing mentorship and overseeing project milestones while promoting a cooperative work environment.
Work closely with the C-suite and senior leadership team to deliver on projects and strategy.

As well as strong communication, organisational and time management skills, you should have:
An MSc / PhD (or equivalent experience) in a relevant scientific discipline such as Immunology, Bioinformatics, Data Science or Computational Biology.
Significant experience in the field of immunoinformatics, preferably including leadership of projects / people / strategy.
In-depth understanding of both traditional statistical and modern machine learning applications in immunological studies.
Skilled in the use of computational tools and databases related to the identification of antigens and the formulation of vaccines, with a strong preference for hands-on expertise designing de novo proteins
Exceptional quantitative acumen, with a knack for strategic analysis and resolution of complex problems.
Strong interpersonal and communication abilities, with a history of productive teamwork across various scientific disciplines.

Candidates with pharmaceutical / biotech industry experience are preferred for this role, as are those with a track record of antibody design for vaccines, though this is not essential.
Fully remote working available.The chance to work on a range of cutting edge projects for a really exciting company, as well as the ability to directly influence the discovery and development of vaccines that will make a real difference to patients the world over.If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career, especially as there are a number of other bioinformatics, data science and statistics positions available.
Keywords: lead, principal, manager, vaccine, antibody, antigen, immunology, immune, immunoinformatics, infectious, disease, bioinformatics, bioinformatician, tool, pipeline, model, computational, machine, learning, data, science, statistics, python, R, platform, project, discovery, research, development, algorithm, genetics, epitope, NGS, RNA, sequence, programmer, programming, scientist, immuneinformatics

  • Bioinformatics Lead

    3 weeks ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled Bioinformatics Lead to join our team and lead projects related to the discovery and development of new cutting-edge vaccines. As a key member of our cross-functional team, you will work closely with biologists, computer scientists, and senior stakeholders to advance immunological research and develop innovative...

  • Bioinformatics Lead

    3 weeks ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled Bioinformatics Lead to join our team and lead projects related to the discovery and development of new cutting-edge vaccines. As a key member of our cross-functional team, you will work closely with biologists, computer scientists, and senior stakeholders to advance immunological research and develop innovative...

  • Bioinformatics Lead

    3 weeks ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled Bioinformatics Lead to join our team and lead projects related to the discovery and development of new cutting-edge vaccines. As a key member of our cross-functional team, you will work closely with biologists, computer scientists, and senior stakeholders to advance immunological research and develop innovative...

  • Bioinformatics Lead

    3 weeks ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled Bioinformatics Lead to join our team and lead projects related to the discovery and development of new cutting-edge vaccines. As a key member of our cross-functional team, you will work closely with biologists, computer scientists, and senior stakeholders to advance immunological research and develop innovative...

  • Lead Bioinformatics Scientist

    4 weeks ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Life Science People Full time £110,000

    Immunology Research Bioinformatics ScientistWe are seeking a highly skilled Immunology Research Bioinformatics Scientist to join our team at Life Science People. As a key member of our bioinformatics team, you will play a crucial role in advancing our research and results in vaccines long-term success.In this role, you will be responsible for providing...

  • Lead Bioinformatics Scientist

    4 weeks ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Life Science People Full time £110,000

    Immunology Research Bioinformatics ScientistWe are seeking a highly skilled Immunology Research Bioinformatics Scientist to join our team at Life Science People. As a key member of our bioinformatics team, you will play a crucial role in advancing our research and results in vaccines long-term success.In this role, you will be responsible for providing...

  • Senior Bioinformatics Lead

    2 months ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Autolus Limited Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Bioinformatician to lead the development and delivery of integrated analyses, including but not limited to Whole Exome Sequencing (WES), RNA sequencing (RNAseq), clinico-demographic, and biomarker data from patients treated with CAR-T therapy from Autolus' pipeline.Key ResponsibilitiesData Integration...

  • Bioinformatics Director

    3 weeks ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom KEMIO Consulting Full time

    Director of BioinformaticsAt KEMIO Consulting, we are seeking a visionary Director of Bioinformatics to lead our team in developing precision microbiome medicines. As a key member of our biotech company, you will drive bioinformatics analysis of our clinical data and support the development of our microbiome platform.About the Role:Lead a team of...

  • Bioinformatics Director

    3 weeks ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom KEMIO Consulting Full time

    Director of BioinformaticsAt KEMIO Consulting, we are seeking a visionary Director of Bioinformatics to lead our team in developing precision microbiome medicines. As a key member of our biotech company, you will drive bioinformatics analysis of our clinical data and support the development of our microbiome platform.About the Role:Lead a team of...

  • Bioinformatics Director

    2 weeks ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom BioTalent Full time

    Lead Bioinformatics ExpertAt BioTalent, we're seeking a highly skilled Bioinformatics Director to join our team. As a key member of our research team, you'll play a crucial role in advancing our understanding of the immune system and developing innovative treatments for cancer.Key Responsibilities:Lead all NGS analyses, with a focus on Whole Exome Sequencing...

  • Bioinformatics Engineer

    2 weeks ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Lifelancer Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled Bioinformatics Engineer to join our data engineering team at Lifelancer. As a key member of our team, you will play a crucial role in building and maintaining our cutting-edge bioinformatics platform.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign, develop, and maintain large-scale bioinformatics pipelines for the ingestion,...

  • Bioinformatics Engineer

    2 weeks ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Lifelancer Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled Bioinformatics Engineer to join our data engineering team at Lifelancer. As a key member of our team, you will play a crucial role in building and maintaining our cutting-edge bioinformatics platform.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign, develop, and maintain large-scale bioinformatics pipelines for the ingestion,...

  • Bioinformatics Engineer

    2 weeks ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Lifelancer Full time

    Transformative Bioinformatics Engineer RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled Bioinformatics Engineer to join our data engineering team at Lifelancer. As a key member of our team, you will play a crucial role in developing and maintaining our cutting-edge bioinformatics platform.Key Responsibilities:Design, develop, and maintain large-scale bioinformatics...

  • Bioinformatics Engineer

    2 weeks ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Lifelancer Full time

    Transformative Bioinformatics Engineer RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled Bioinformatics Engineer to join our data engineering team at Lifelancer. As a key member of our team, you will play a crucial role in developing and maintaining our cutting-edge bioinformatics platform.Key Responsibilities:Design, develop, and maintain large-scale bioinformatics...

  • Senior Bioinformatics Specialist

    2 weeks ago

    Central London, United Kingdom The Francis Crick Institute Full time

    Senior Bioinformatics SpecialistThe Francis Crick Institute is seeking a highly skilled Senior Bioinformatics Specialist to join its Bioinformatics & Biostatistics Scientific Technology Platform. As a key member of the team, you will work closely with researchers to design and implement cutting-edge bioinformatics solutions for large-scale genomic data...

  • Bioinformatics Analyst

    5 days ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Unreal Gigs Full time

    Unlock the Secrets of Life with Unreal GigsAre you passionate about harnessing the power of technology to drive breakthroughs in health, medicine, and biotechnology? Do you have a knack for analyzing complex biological data and extracting meaningful insights? If you're excited about using computational tools to unravel the mysteries of life, we have the...

  • Bioinformatics Director

    4 weeks ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom BioTalent Full time

    Associate Director/Director of BioinformaticsAt BioTalent, we are committed to advancing research and developing transformative treatments that harness the power of the immune system to combat cancer.We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced (Associate) Director of Bioinformatics to lead our NGS analyses, with a particular focus on WES. The...

  • Bioinformatics Director

    4 weeks ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom BioTalent Full time

    Associate Director/Director of BioinformaticsAt BioTalent, we are committed to advancing research and developing transformative treatments that harness the power of the immune system to combat cancer.We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced (Associate) Director of Bioinformatics to lead our NGS analyses, with a particular focus on WES. The...

  • Senior Bioinformatics Specialist

    2 weeks ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom The Francis Crick Institute Full time

    Job Title: Senior BioinformaticianAbout the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled Senior Bioinformatician to join our Bioinformatics & Biostatistics Scientific Technology Platform (STP) at the Francis Crick Institute. As a key member of our team, you will work closely with our scientists to design and implement cutting-edge bioinformatics and biostatistics...

  • Senior Bioinformatics Specialist

    2 weeks ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom The Francis Crick Institute Full time

    Job Title: Senior BioinformaticianAbout the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled Senior Bioinformatician to join our Bioinformatics & Biostatistics Scientific Technology Platform (STP) at the Francis Crick Institute. As a key member of our team, you will work closely with our scientists to design and implement cutting-edge bioinformatics and biostatistics...