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NIBR Informatics is looking for a degree-educated Senior Principal Analyst Scientific Information Systems with an understanding of biology, research data, and lab workflows, as well as excellent experience in software engineering and informatics, to join a multi-disciplinary Discovery Biology Informatics Group. Work location will be in Cambridge, MA. The successful candidate will work closely with scientists and talented software engineers to re-define the NIBR-wide informatics systems to meet the challenge arising from cutting-edge research. The ideal candidate should be a highly motivated team player with a strong understanding of biology, as well as data management and analysis needs associated with biological screening research. This person should have proven record of building effective tools for scientists in a research environment and be capable of scientifically leading a technical team to deliver solutions to support NIBR biological screening research. Major Accountabilities / Key Performance Indicators : • Gather user requirements and perform needs assessments to guide development and selection of software systems. • Support scientific research with software systems that capture experimental design, enable data analysis and interpretation, and provide for regular communication on screening projects. • Design and/or supervise development and testing of software systems to meet or exceed project objectives. • Lead, mentor, and inspire a high-performing team of developers by establishing high technical standards and demonstrating, by way of example, technical excellence in all stages of software development. • Use software version control system, automated build tools, ticket tracking software, architecture documentation, and release engineering processes. • Develop and optimize techniques and methods to improve software development processes including test driven development, agile methodology, and pair programming. • Work closely with cross-functional groups (engineers and researchers, management, business analysts, and internal customers), in a highly matrixed organization to build constructive and effective relationships throughout the whole organization. • Contribute code to larger projects, or implement small individual solution using scripting languages At least 2-4 years of experience in the design and implementation of production software systems. Documented software development lead skills and experience with software technical documentation are desired. Ideal candidates will possess the following: Minimum requirements: • A PhD or Master’s degree in biology, biotechnology, bioinformatics or other science discipline and/or computer science • Strong analytical skills and the ability to focus on many tasks at once • Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to express computer-related information in layman terms • Strong knowledge of software design and implementation including for complex workflows and integrating very large genomics datasets • Demonstrated hands-on technical knowledge in programming languages such as Java, C#, JavaScript, and database technologies such as Oracle, or MySql • Strong ability to take initiative and wide latitude for independent judgment • Strong ability to handle multiple assignments at one time while working independently and effectively under deadlines • Demonstrate respect and dignity in decisions, communications, and actions • Professional communication and interaction with all levels of the organization The following qualifications would be a plus: • Formal experience as a business analyst • Experience with international, multi-site software development projects
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At the Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research (NIBR), NIBR Informatics (NX) serves the global NIBR research community to provide the best of breed, bleeding edge informatics platforms, as well as in-depth data analysis services. The members of this group have a chance to participate in the groundbreaking medical research activities to re-define the grammar for medicine in the post-genome era. EEO Statement: 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 any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.[Click Here to Access the Original Job Post]
NIBR Informatics is looking for a degree-educated Senior Principal Analyst Scientific Information Systems with an understanding of biology, research data, and lab workflows, as well as excellent experience in software engineering and informatics, to join a multi-disciplinary Discovery Biology Informatics Group. Work location will be in Cambridge, MA. The successful candidate will work closely with scientists and talented software engineers to re-define the NIBR-wide informatics systems to meet the challenge arising from cutting-edge research. The ideal candidate should be a highly motivated team player with a strong understanding of biology, as well as data management and analysis needs associated with biological screening research. This person should have proven record of building effective tools for scientists in a research environment and be capable of scientifically leading a technical team to deliver solutions to support NIBR biological screening research. Major Accountabilities / Key Performance Indicators : • Gather user requirements and perform needs assessments to guide development and selection of software systems. • Support scientific research with software systems that capture experimental design, enable data analysis and interpretation, and provide for regular communication on screening projects. • Design and/or supervise development and testing of software systems to meet or exceed project objectives. • Lead, mentor, and inspire a high-performing team of developers by establishing high technical standards and demonstrating, by way of example, technical excellence in all stages of software development. • Use software version control system, automated build tools, ticket tracking software, architecture documentation, and release engineering processes. • Develop and optimize techniques and methods to improve software development processes including test driven development, agile methodology, and pair programming. • Work closely with cross-functional groups (engineers and researchers, management, business analysts, and internal customers), in a highly matrixed organization to build constructive and effective relationships throughout the whole organization. • Contribute code to larger projects, or implement small individual solution using scripting languages At least 2-4 years of experience in the design and implementation of production software systems. Documented software development lead skills and experience with software technical documentation are desired. Ideal candidates will possess the following: Minimum requirements: • A PhD or Master’s degree in biology, biotechnology, bioinformatics or other science discipline and/or computer science • Strong analytical skills and the ability to focus on many tasks at once • Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to express computer-related information in layman terms • Strong knowledge of software design and implementation including for complex workflows and integrating very large genomics datasets • Demonstrated hands-on technical knowledge in programming languages such as Java, C#, JavaScript, and database technologies such as Oracle, or MySql • Strong ability to take initiative and wide latitude for independent judgment • Strong ability to handle multiple assignments at one time while working independently and effectively under deadlines • Demonstrate respect and dignity in decisions, communications, and actions • Professional communication and interaction with all levels of the organization The following qualifications would be a plus: • Formal experience as a business analyst • Experience with international, multi-site software development projects
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At the Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research (NIBR), NIBR Informatics (NX) serves the global NIBR research community to provide the best of breed, bleeding edge informatics platforms, as well as in-depth data analysis services. The members of this group have a chance to participate in the groundbreaking medical research activities to re-define the grammar for medicine in the post-genome era. EEO Statement: 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 any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.[Click Here to Access the Original Job Post]