Gilead Sciences · 19 hours ago
Director, Bioinformatics
San Francisco Bay Area
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$226K/yr - $293K/yr
10+ years expGilead Sciences is dedicated to creating a healthier world by tackling major diseases and developing life-changing therapies. They are seeking a Director of Bioinformatics to lead data science initiatives in target identification and therapeutic strategies, collaborating with multidisciplinary research teams in oncology and inflammation.
BiopharmaBiotechnologyHealth CareManufacturingPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Lead statistical and bioinformatics analysis of multi-omics datasets (transcriptomic, single cell sequencing, human genetics, high throughput screening, etc.) to support target discovery, pipeline programs and translational research
Develop novel analysis of large omics and high dimensional data from internal, publicly available, commercial, and real-world datasets to enable target identification/assessment, drug combinations, understanding of MOA, disease mechanisms, biomarker identification, etc
Initiate and lead external collaborations with academic and industry partners to build data resources, drive technological innovations and deliver high impact results
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze and interpret complex large datasets, communicate findings and recommend follow-up actions
Qualification
Required
A PhD in computational biology, computer science, data science, physical science, statistics, or a related field with a minimum of 10+ years of relevant work experience, including extensive experience leading computational biology and data science initiatives in the biopharma industry
Extensive scientific and technical experience driving excellence and innovation with high standards for impactful deliverable and achievements. Lead team efforts to provide capabilities and deliver solutions, and collaborate cross-functionally to derive scientific insights and inform decisions from large-scale complex data
Recognized domain expert in computational biology, data science areas and proactively assess cutting-edge technologies and evolutions in the relevant fields, including but not limited to single-cell and spatial omics, human genetics, functional genomics, etc. Applies in-depth knowledge to practical problems solving with result-driven mindset
Trusted partner and advisor for cross-functional teams on the necessary direction to achieve data science goals and objectives with impact across multiple functions. Proactively seeks out key business challenges and provides leadership advice and guidance on new solution development and execution
Develops and cultivates strong and enduring relationships with external thought leaders Identifies and recommends future-facing change opportunities that advance and accelerate cross-functional Research strategies and Gilead's competitive advantage
A proactive and self-motivated individual with strong work ethic and scientific rigor, ability to work in a dynamic environment and able to manage multiple objectives in parallel and adapt to changing priorities
Demonstrated track record and expertise in AI/ML method applications, e.g. deep neural networks, large language models (LLMs), GenAI and agentic framework, knowledge graphs, active learning, Bayesian optimization, etc
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills that foster collaboration and teamwork
Strong publication track record in high impact peer-reviewed journals. Excellent scientific rigor and strategic thinking in proposing new ideas and presenting project rationales and milestones
Benefits
Discretionary annual bonus
Discretionary stock-based long-term incentives (eligibility may vary based on role)
Paid time off
Company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans
Company
Gilead Sciences
Gilead Sciences is a biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops, manufactures and commercializes therapies for critical diseases.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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$4.41BKey Investors
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2024-11-13Post Ipo Debt· $3.5M
2024-02-29Post Ipo Equity· $210M
2023-09-07Post Ipo Debt· $2B
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Patrick Loerch
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