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Interim Head of Bioinformatics and Software Development

2 months ago


Manchester, United Kingdom Yourgene Health Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly experienced and skilled Senior Bioinformatics and Software Leader to join our team at Yourgene Health. As the Interim Head of Bioinformatics and Software Development, you will be responsible for leading our international team in the development of custom bioinformatics pipelines, analysis algorithms, and regulated software products for the analysis of genetic data.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead a team of bioinformatics and software development experts to deliver comprehensively tested software products, applications, tools, and algorithms aligned with product requirements and our technology strategy.
  • Provide technical leadership and expertise in bioinformatics and software development, guiding the design and execution of studies to refine existing algorithms and develop novel ones.
  • Collaborate with development scientists to create products, services, and processes meeting the needs of our customers.
  • Deliver software development activities according to agreed core processes and using agreed practices and tools.
  • Ensure that software applications, tools, and algorithms embedded in our CE-IVD products are developed in a manner consistent with IEC 62304 and other regulatory standards.
  • Liaise with external software development partners to ensure compatibility with our software development requirements.
Requirements
  • Further degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Scientific Computing, or a related field, with 10+ years of relevant experience in software application development, testing, and documentation.
  • Proven track record in software project management, with the ability to lead technical teams to deliver complex software development projects on time and to budget.
  • Experience of working in both Agile and waterfall software development lifecycle approaches, with a knowledge of transferrable processes.
  • Background in bioinformatics, data science, machine learning, or a related field is advantageous but not essential.
  • Direct experience of working with Next Generation Sequencing data sets is preferable but not essential.
  • Must have worked in a regulated software development environment, either in the Healthcare sector or in regulated environments in other industry sectors.
  • Experience of current project management and software version control tools and practices is essential.
About Yourgene Health

Yourgene Health is a leading integrated technologies and services business, enabling the delivery of genomic medicine. We work in partnership with global leaders in DNA technology to advance diagnostic science. Our flagship in vitro diagnostic products include non-invasive prenatal tests (NIPT) for Down's Syndrome and other genetic disorders, Cystic Fibrosis screening tests, invasive rapid aneuploidy tests, and DPYD genotyping.

We have a range of innovative DNA sample preparation platforms, powered by Ranger Technology, the Yourgene LightBench, and Yourgene QS250, ideal for cell-free DNA applications in NIPT and oncology, including liquid biopsy. Our global laboratory service network is equipped to be a full life-cycle partner for clinical, research, and pharmaceutical organizations to support partners at the preclinical, clinical, and post-market stage to develop, manufacture, obtain regulatory approval, and commercialize new products and services.

We are headquartered in Manchester, UK, with facilities in Taipei, Singapore, the US, and Canada. Our culture is described by our employees as collegiate, friendly, professional, innovative, open, and fast-paced. We have various social and well-being initiatives run by our Social Huddle that keep our sense of community alive during challenging times.