Associate Director, Bioinformatics Operations

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Madison, WI, US
Base: $153,000.00 - $259,000.00; bonus: eligible; ...
Phd in bioinformatics or equivalent experience
8+ years industry experience in bioinformatics
6+ years medical device/ivd/biotech experience
The role involves leading complex Research and Development projects to improve diagnostic assay products while providing technical mentorship to junior scientists

Job Summary

  • The role involves leading complex Research and Development projects to improve diagnostic assay products while providing technical mentorship to junior scientists.
  • Candidates must possess deep expertise in next-generation sequencing and genomics to independently analyze data and drive project direction in a high-performance computing environment.
  • Exact Sciences offers a robust benefits package including health coverage, paid time off, and retirement savings alongside a purpose-driven culture focused on changing cancer detection.

Matching Summary

The role involves leading complex Research and Development projects to improve diagnostic assay products while providing technical mentorship to junior scientists.

Salary

Base: $153,000.00 - $259,000.00; Bonus: Eligible; Benefits: PTO, parental leave, retirement plan, medical/dental/vision

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • PhD in bioinformatics or equivalent experience
  • 8+ years industry experience in bioinformatics
  • 6+ years medical device/IVD/biotech experience
  • 3+ years direct leadership or management experience
  • Deep knowledge of NGS, genomics, and molecular biology
  • Experience with HPC or cloud computing environments

Nice-to-have

  • Previous experience as a project lead for scientists
  • Experience in GMP and/or ISO manufacturing environments
  • Background in genomic databases and software troubleshooting
  • Experience working in molecular diagnostics clinical labs
  • Strong ability to present complex data to diverse audiences

Key Requirements

  • PhD in bioinformatics, computational biology, or related field
  • Master's degree plus 4 years experience or Bachelor's plus 6 years experience
  • Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship
  • 6+ years experience in medical device, IVD, biotech, or pharma
  • 3+ years of direct or indirect people leadership experience

Work Rights

Must have US work authorization

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