Head of Bioinformatics

2 weeks ago

Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom Cranleigh STEM, Sustainability & SHEQ Recruitment Full time

Cranleigh STEM has partnered exclusively with an innovative biotechnology startup developing groundbreaking RNA sequencing technology. Having recently transitioned out of stealth mode, the company is seeking a new Head of Bioinformatics to join their Edinburgh-based team on a permanent basis.

As Head of Bioinformatics, you will play a key role as part of the Senior Leadership Team, shaping the strategic direction of bioinformatics efforts and driving data-driven decision-making. This is a unique opportunity to build and lead a high-performing team, develop transformative bioinformatics solutions, and contribute to the success of a fast-growing company with bold ambitions.

Head of Bioinformatics key responsibilitiesLeadership and Management
  • Lead and manage the bioinformatics team, setting a clear strategic vision and fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation.
  • Oversee performance management, professional development, coaching, and mentoring.
  • Ensure departmental goals align with the company's broader strategy and objectives.
Technical Oversight
  • Guide the development and optimization of bioinformatics tools, including enhancing novel software.
  • Oversee the design, implementation, and automation of analysis pipelines for large-scale transcriptomics and genomic datasets.
  • Manage IT and computational infrastructure, including cloud services (e.g., AWS), to enable seamless data processing across laboratory and computational environments.
  • Maintain rigorous quality control standards for genomic analyses, ensuring accuracy and compliance with ethical and regulatory guidelines.
Collaboration and Communication
  • Partner with researchers, data scientists, clinicians, and external stakeholders to advance research goals and inform decision-making.
  • Prepare scientific and operational reports for the CEO and external stakeholders, including Board presentations and grant funding agencies.
Innovation and Strategy
  • Identify emerging trends and opportunities in bioinformatics, proposing innovative solutions to enhance research capabilities.
  • Build strategic partnerships with external organizations to support the company's growth and research initiatives.
Head of Bioinformatics requirementsEssential Qualifications
  • Master's or PhD in Bioinformatics or a related field.
  • Proven expertise in bioinformatics and genomic data analysis, particularly high-throughput sequencing and transcriptomics.
  • Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, or Perl.
  • Experience with bioinformatics tools, algorithms, databases, and pipeline development.
  • Demonstrated leadership and team management experience, including mentoring bioinformatics professionals.
  • Strong problem-solving, organizational, and time-management skills.
  • Familiarity with machine learning techniques and their bioinformatics applications.
  • Experience with cloud computing platforms and scalable workflows.
  • Knowledge of statistical methods applied to genomic data.
  • Awareness of regulatory and ethical considerations in genomics research.
Key Personal Attributes
  • Proactive, self-motivated, and committed to continuous learning.
  • Collaborative team player with an open and respectful approach.
  • Strategic thinker capable of challenging assumptions and seeing the big picture.
  • Adaptable, detail-oriented, and diligent.
  • Strong ethical standards with a focus on data privacy and security.

This role offers a fantastic opportunity to advance your career within a dynamic and rapidly growing team. Competitive salary + company benefits.

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Science

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