Director, Omics

Johnson & Johnson UK

Beerse, Belgium
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Ngs-omics laboratory leadership
Genomics, transcriptomics, multi-omics integration
Wet-lab assay development and operations
** Johnson & Johnson UK is seeking a Director of Omics to lead a laboratory focused on developing and operating next-generation sequencing and omics technologies. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in genomics, bioinformatics, and drug discovery, with a commitment to innovation and team leadership. **

Job Summary

  • Lead an NGS-Omics laboratory encompassing wet-lab assay development/operations and dry-lab computational/bioinformatics to drive target discovery and drug development.
  • Develop and optimize discovery-focused assays including WGS/WES, RNA-seq (bulk & single-cell), and long-read sequencing, while implementing automation and quality systems.
  • Own the compute strategy, build high-throughput pipelines for multi-omics integration, and deliver biological interpretation to support global therapeutic area teams.

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** Johnson & Johnson UK is seeking a Director of Omics to lead a laboratory focused on developing and operating next-generation sequencing and omics technologies. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in genomics, bioinformatics, and drug discovery, with a commitment to innovation and team leadership. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • NGS-Omics laboratory leadership
  • genomics, transcriptomics, multi-omics integration
  • wet-lab assay development and operations
  • dry-lab computational and bioinformatics
  • strategy and portfolio leadership
  • people leadership and culture
  • stakeholder management and impact
  • budget, compliance, and risk management

Nice-to-have

  • AWS cloud experience
  • large language models and generative methods
  • FAIR data principles
  • innovative mindset

Key Requirements

  • PhD in Biology, Biotechnology, Immunology, or related field
  • 10+ years expertise in drug discovery
  • Proficiency in R/Python, workflow managers, and bioinformatics tools
  • Experience with multiomics data integration
  • Strong communication and presentation skills

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