Computational Biologist / Bioinformatician, Translational Oncology-1605773

Job ID: 1605773
Job date: 2017-01-13
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Company : AbbVie 

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Role : Postdoc 


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Job Description:
Opportunity for a leader in bioinformatics/computational biology to play a key role in a multi-disciplinary team focused on developing new therapies and biomarkers for treatment of cancer.

Key Responsibilities:

-Interrogate large scale pre-clinical, clinical and omics data to identify biomarkers in support of new therapeutics for the treatment of cancer.

-Analyze complex data sets such as microarray, aCGH, NGS, single cell sequencing, etc., from pre-clinical models and patient samples to support novel target identification and validation.

-Build and maintain world-class bioinformatics capability (genomic databases, analytics methodology, software and pipelines) to support oncology projects including early target discovery, biomarker identification and validation, and clinical applications.

-Collaborate with a diverse set of scientists from molecular biology, cancer biology, biochemistry, biostatistics and clinical backgrounds to generate impactful analyses to support existing and identify new therapeutic opportunities.

Qualifications:

Position will be hired based on level of education and experience

Basic:

-Ph.D. in computational biology, bioinformatics, or statistical genetics with 6-10+ years of experience and demonstrated skills/accomplishments in an oncology setting.

-Expertise in computational biology/bioinformatics, genetic and genomic analysis, data and literature mining, disease and biological pathway and gene network/ systems biology analysis.

-Experience with biomarker strategies for drug development in areas including epigenetics, -, apoptosis, and immuno-oncology, is valued.

-Strong programming and data analytical skills, expertise in various bioinformatics software, databases, and programing packages.

-Good grasp of clinical development, biochemistry, molecular biology, cancer biology and related subjects Team work, strong communication skills with people from different academic backgrounds.

Key Leadership Competencies:

-Builds strong relationships with peers and cross functionally with partners outside of team to enable higher performance.

-Learns fast, grasps the 'essence' and can change the course quickly where indicated.

-Raises the bar and is never satisfied with the status quo.

-Creates a learning environment, open to suggestions and experimentation for improvement.

Embraces the ideas of others, nurtures innovation and manages innovation to reality.

Significant Work Activities and Conditions:

Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)


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Additional Info:
AbbVie (NYSE:ABBV) is a global, research-based biopharmaceutical company formed in 2013 following separation from Abbott Laboratories. The company's mission is to use its expertise, dedicated people and unique approach to innovation to develop and market advanced therapies that address some of the world's most complex and serious diseases. AbbVie employs approximately 28,000 people worldwide and markets medicines in more than 170 countries.

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