Baylor Genetics · 3 days ago
Director, Genomics Data
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
10+ years expBaylor Genetics is seeking an accomplished and visionary leader to accelerate future growth within the Bioinformatics R&D and Data Science organization. The Director, Genomics Data will lead a team to drive innovation in genomics data analysis and platform architecture while advancing genomic insights discovery and data product development.
BiotechnologyHealth Care
Responsibilities
Provide strategic direction and vision for genomics data research and development aligned with the organization's goals
Lead the planning, implementation, and execution of genomics data R&D initiatives
Manage and mentor a team of bioinformatics scientists and data engineers, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence
Oversee recruitment, training, and development of team members
Serve as the SME in genomics data science and data platform development
Leverage existing corporate data to identify new opportunities and develop scalable systems to support business growth
Advance genomics data R&D with emerging technologies, such as LLM and GenAI, to strengthen company’s market leadership
Drive the design and development of novel methods and analytical tools for genomic data analysis and management
Direct R&D efforts to improve existing data platforms and develop new solutions and products
Collaborate cross-functionally with other teams/departments to integrate genomics data and analytical platforms into broader precision diagnostics workflow
Foster partnerships and collaborations with external entities to advance R&D efforts
Hands-on support on genomics data analysis and data platform development when needed
Ensure adherence to quality standards and compliance with regulatory requirements in genomics data R&D activities
Implement rigorous validation and verification processes for developed tools and workflows
Qualification
Required
Master's or higher degree (PhD preferred) in Genomic Data Science, Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, Computer Science, or related quantitative field
5+ years of experience in technical and people management role overseeing multiple genomic data-oriented functions
10+ years of professional experience in genomics data science, computational genomics, bioinformatics, and ML/AI applications
Proven expertise in enterprise level data platform architecture, design, development, and deployment
Proven expertise in data analysis, management and storage for clinical genomics applications, especially for new generation sequencing and clinical data
Proven expertise and hands-on experience in cloud service (Azure, AWS, GCP), data Lakehouse (Databricks, Snowflakes), and precision health platform (DNAnexus, Velsera)
Hands-on experience in clinical genetic testing workflow and human genetic data analysis
Hands-on experience in big data, data ETL, data visualization, workflow orchestration/logging, and databases (including SQL and no-SQL)
Experience in ML/AI/GenAI under genetic testing and precision health settings
Experience in software development life cycle
Experience in software programming, version control (Git), and CI/CD best practices
Experience in statistical modeling and programming (R, Python)
Familiarity with CLIA certification, HIPAA and GDPR compliance
Strong hands-on leader transforming genomic data R&D into actionable data insights and commercial data products
Thoughtful people leader empowering team members, translating vision into reality, and leading by example
Excellent team player capable of leading or facilitating large scale, cross-functional collaborations
Strong curiosity and the ability to learn quickly and adapt to a fast-changing environment
Commitment to innovation, quality, and patient-centered outcomes
Excellent written and verbal communication for technical and clinical translation
Company
Baylor Genetics
Baylor Genetics offers a full spectrum of cost-effective, genetic testing, and provides clinically relevant solutions.
501-1000 employees
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