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Lead Computational Biologist
Description
Lead Computational Biologist
Future 4 Care – PARIS, FRANCE
CDI – permanent postion / full time
We have an immediate opening for a permanent position within our Computational Biology team. We are looking for a bioinformatician/bioanalyst with solid experience in genomics (NGS) and team management.
The core mission
As head of the Computational Biology team, you will be in charge of managing various high throughput sequencing and/or structural biology projects for our customers as well as for internal developments. You will be in charge of implementing new workflows and procedures for bioinformatic analysis and project reporting. Biological areas of interest includes but are not limited to, human biology, genomic and transcriptomic analysis, protein-ligand interaction, viral vector design, gene and cell therapy.
You will also contribute to the development of new features and applications of Whitelab Genomics’ gene and cell therapy platform, aiming at providing R&D researchers from pharma and biotechnology companies with specialized and optimized AI solutions for gene and cell therapy discovery and design.
Key tasks
We are looking for a highly skilled and ambitious Manager to join our BioInformatics team. The right candidate will believe nothing is impossible, and that given the right opportunity, their hard work and adaptability will allow them to achieve the highest standards, delivering world-class science, commercial success and patient impact.
At WhiteLab Genomics, you will:
- Lead, manage, and grow a team of bioinformatics scientists within a highly impactful computational group;
- Act as a champion and subject matter expert for bioinformatics, driving the development of WhiteLab Genomics’ bioinformatics roadmap;
- Develop scalable computational data analyses systems for omics datasets;
- Provide expert knowledge and align computational activities within R&D, including internal and external collaborations;
- Lead and support new business initiatives, working with Business Development and the Executive Leadership Team to achieve key program objectives;
- Follow the latest advances in the field, proactively evaluating new technologies, and establishing external collaborations where appropriate.
Your profile:
- Extensive experience and in-depth knowledge of high-throughput sequencing data analysis and disease biology, typically with a PhD with over 8 years of follow-on academia or industry experience;
- A minimum of 2 years (5 years preferred) direct managerial experience, with demonstrated success in the formation and management of multi-disciplinary teams, including technical leadership and mentorship;
- Demonstrated scientific leadership, with a track record of successfully delivering projects on time and on budget, preferably in an industrial environment;
- Team player, collaborative, self-motivated, with positive thinking and “can-do” attitude
- Expertise in pipeline development, R, Python, and Linux environments, promoting best practices in scientific computing research;
- Excellent communication (written and verbal), influencing and interpersonal skills;
- Proven ability to engage constructively with colleagues internally at all levels across different departments as well as externally.
About WhiteLab Genomics
WhiteLab Genomics is specialised in data science and machine learning solutions for genomic medicine. The company’s proprietary platform allows for multi-parameter analysis of complex biological data to discover new DNA and RNA therapies and optimize their developments. WhiteLab Genomics was founded in 2019 by experienced professionals in the field of biotechnology and data science. Today, the start-up has locations at Station F in Paris and at the Evry Génopole – France’s first biocluster, and is positioned in a thriving environment at the forefront of deeptechnology and biotechnology.
https://www.whitelabgx.com
Contact :
jcottineau@whitelabgx.com