Senior Expert Bioinformatician
BIOLOGICS RESEARCH CENTER
Location
Cambridge, MA | United States
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About the Role
Senior Expert I Data Science
Position is located on-site in Cambridge, MA
#LI-Onsite
About the role:
The Biologics Research Center (BRC) is looking for a bioinformatician, a data scientist, or a computational biologist to join the Bioinformatics and Biotherapeutics modeling team.
The team collaborates closely with experimental scientists to analyze different types of -omics data sets, define and develop data analysis pipelines and tools to support our biologics programs, and to develop technology platforms in the cell and gene therapy and RNA space.
One of the key responsibilities of the successful candidate is to provide computational, bioinformatic, and statistical support for research and early development biologics and technology projects. You will work in a collaborative and multi-disciplinary environment by translating projects’ needs into bioinformatics solutions; you identify computational needs and influence the introduction and the design of new/state-of-the-art analysis techniques and tools to leverage the use of bioinformatics in the biologics focus area.
Your Key Responsibilities:
Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Provide bioinformatics support to biologics and technology projects by consistently collecting, analyzing and integrating -omics data to draw relevant and innovative conclusions
• Independently design, plan, execute, and document complex -omics data analysis, then interpret, summarize and report findings to help drive decisions and set priorities
• Follow the latest advances in the field, raise awareness, and influence the introduction of novel and state-of-the-art computational techniques
• Collaborate in a matrix environment, working with scientists and teams in different areas to address projects’ specific needs and quickly adapt to new technologies and changing needs
• Develop user-friendly applications to make genomic data accessible to bench scientists for broader and repeated use
• Communicate data and analyses to broad scientific audience, technical and non-technical team members and colleagues
• Independently identify and lead, or support, the development of innovative bioinformatics solutions in a matrix environment to answer scientific questions with an impact on the internal drug discovery process
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Role Requirements
• Ph.D. degree in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Data Science, Computer Science, or related field, or an MS degree with 5+ years of relevant industry experience with deep knowledge on drug discovery and development processes, including experience working closely with experimental scientists in developing predictive models and data analysis pipelines
• Demonstrated experience working with next-generation sequencing data (Ilumina short reads and PacBio/Oxford Nanopore long reads), its commonly used analysis tools, and ability to develop new pipelines and workflows based on business needs
• Strong domain knowledge in genomics. Experience in virology or viral gene therapy is considered a plus.
• Knowledge of programming languages, i.e. Python and R, and Unix / high-performance computing environment, including software development practices as version control, testing, documentation, etc
• Strong communication skills (oral and written), ability to multi-task, and to communicate own results to collaborators with different expertise
• Experience in integrating, analyzing, visualizing data from different -omics sources, and ability to troubleshoot critical issues or problems, determine causes and possible solutions
• Ability to monitor and stay up to date on developments within the field of sequencing and genomics to actively propose improvements and innovation in current workflows
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Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers and take pride in maintaining a diverse environment. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to building diverse teams, representative of the patients and communities we serve, and we strive to create an inclusive workplace that cultivates bold innovation through collaboration and empowers our people to unleash their full potential.
Novartis Compensation and Benefit Summary: The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $130,400 -$195,600/year; however, while salary ranges are effective from 1/1/23 through 12/31/23, fluctuations in the job market may necessitate adjustments to pay ranges during this period. Further, final pay determinations will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to geographical location, experience level, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
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