Head of Bioinformatics

Job ID: 672296082
Job date: 2018-05-14
End Date: 2018-07-13

Company : Paramount Recruitment 

Country : United Kingdom 

Role : Other 


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Job Description:
The biggest national genomics medicine service in the UK is now seeking a Head of Bioinformatics to build an entirely new bioinformatics division. The Head of Bioinformatics will work closely with some of the worlds leading figures in precision medicine on a range of projects from pharma, biotech and academia. Responsibilities will include providing expert scientific advice and leading a team of talented bioinformatics to deliver bespoke data analysis services.

Main responsibilities will involve:

- Management of a bioinformatics team

- Nurturing and managing external partnerships with pharma, biotech and academia

- Communicating with internal stakeholders across departments

- Providing bespoke bioinformatics analysis services to clients on key projects

The ideal candidate will have:

- A deep understanding and demonstrable knowledge of statistical genetics/quantitative genomics, with a PhD in a related discipline

- Experience working with large genomic and clinical datasets

- Exposure to GWAS, cohort studies or population genetics

- Proven leadership experience, and confident communicating at all levels, with customers and stakeholders

- Technical ability, proficient coding skills in R, Python and experience with statistical methodologies


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Additional Info:
This is an opportunity to join one of the world’s leading genomics projects at it’s most exciting phase. For more information on how to apply, send your CV to efrancis@pararecruit.com, or call Emilie on 0121 616 3477.

Key words: Head of Bioinformatics, Statistical Genetics, Population Genetics, Genomics, GWAS, Bioinformatics, NGS data, Clinical Data

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