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Consulting-Data & AI Manager/Director-Life Science R&D

multiple locations +view all Job No. 12672247 Full-time - On-Site

Job Description

Overview:

- Overseeing and driving the successful execution of bioinformatics projects within a Life Sciences research and development (R&D) environment - Deep understanding of bioinformatics principles, technologies, and their application to life sciences research

- Work closely with scientists, data analysts, and IT teams to ensure timely delivery of high-quality bioinformatics solutions

Requirements/ Proven experience:

- Project Management:

o Manage complex bioinformatics projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the desired quality standards.

o Develop and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, and resource allocations.

o Monitor project progress, identify and mitigate risks, and make necessary adjustments to ensure project success.

- Technical Leadership:

o Provide technical guidance and expertise to the bioinformatics team.

o Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in bioinformatics technologies and tools.

o Evaluate and select appropriate bioinformatics platforms and tools for specific projects.

o Develop and implement robust data pipelines and workflows for data analysis, integration, and visualization.

- Team Management:

o Lead and mentor a team of bioinformatics scientists and analysts (Team Size >10)

o Proven record of recruiting, training, and developing team members to meet the evolving client needs.

- Collaboration:

o Proven record of collaborating with scientists, data analysts, and IT teams to ensure effective communication and alignment of goals.

o Build strong relationships with client C-suite stakeholders.

- Business Development:

o Drive new business opportunities and develop strategies to expand the client base. o Lead development of new service offerings.

Qualifications

- Advanced degree in bioinformatics, computational biology, computer science, or a related field.

- 7+ years of experience in bioinformatics research or development, with at least 3 years in a managerial or leadership role.

- 3+ years of experience in a consultancy role.

- Strong understanding of bioinformatics concepts, tools, and techniques, including genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, and metabolomics.

- Excellent Mandarin Chinese and English communication and interpersonal skills.

- Experience with bioinformatics software and tools, such as Nextflow.

- Experience with programming languages such as Python or R.

- Knowledge of cloud computing platforms (e.g., High Performance AWS, Azure) and data management practices.

- Excellent project management and organizational skills. - Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Locations

Beijing, Shanghai

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