Lead Computational Biologist - Remote

About the Role

Our client is seeking an exceptional Lead Computational Biologist to drive their remote-first research initiatives . This senior position will be instrumental in developing and implementing advanced computational strategies to analyze large-scale biological datasets, including genomics, transcriptomics, and proteomics. You will lead a team of talented computational biologists, guiding them in developing novel algorithms and analytical frameworks. This role is crucial for uncovering new biological pathways and therapeutic targets, contributing significantly to the company's discovery pipeline, and requires a highly collaborative individual who can thrive in a distributed team environment, ensuring seamless communication and project execution across different time zones.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and execution of computational biology projects, focusing on multi-omics data integration .
• Develop and maintain robust analytical pipelines for high-throughput biological data.
• Supervise and mentor a team of computational biologists, fostering their technical and professional growth.
• Collaborate with experimental biologists and data scientists to interpret results and generate hypotheses.
• Implement machine learning and statistical modeling techniques for biological data analysis.
• Contribute to the strategic direction of computational biology research within the organization.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field.
• Extensive experience (7+ years) in computational biology, with a proven track record of leading research projects.
• Expertise in analyzing diverse biological datasets (e.g., genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics ).
• Strong programming skills in Python, R, and experience with workflow management systems.
• Proficiency in using high-performance computing environments and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure).
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, essential for managing a remote team .

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance bonus.
• Fully remote work arrangement with flexible hours.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Generous stock options and long-term incentive plans.
• Allowance for home office setup and professional development.