Director, Laboratory and Bioinformatics Research and Development, Oncology
BUFFALO, NYPosted a month ago
Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Labcorp
Job overview
The Director, Laboratory and Bioinformatics Research and Development, Oncology leads cross-functional teams to develop and commercialize molecular diagnostic products, driving research and publication efforts to support company growth.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves leading bioinformatics, laboratory R&D, and translational research teams, overseeing development and validation of clinical tests, managing staff performance, coordinating schedules, troubleshooting, and representing the company in scientific and business development activities.
Compensation and benefits
The salary range is $168,200 to $200,000 annually with benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, 401(k), paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and employee stock purchase plan.
Experience and skills
Requires a PhD in relevant fields, experience leading bioinformatics and R&D teams, expertise in high-volume genomic data analysis especially NGS, knowledge of cancer biology and computational methods, proficiency in R, Python, and Unix scripting, and strong communication skills.
Career development
Opportunities include leading innovative research projects, publication efforts, and involvement in cross-functional initiatives that support professional growth in a dynamic environment.
Work environment and culture
Labcorp promotes an inclusive, harassment-free workplace valuing diversity and equal opportunity, with a fast-paced, results-oriented startup environment.
Company information
Labcorp is a global life sciences company specializing in diagnostics and drug development services, committed to innovation and collaboration with pharmaceutical and academic partners.
Team overview
The candidate will lead multiple teams across bioinformatics, laboratory research, data science, and translational research, managing both technical and non-technical staff.
Unique job features
The role offers leadership over cutting-edge molecular diagnostic test development, involvement in high-impact publications, and collaboration with industry and academic leaders.
Company overview
Labcorp, a leading global life sciences company, provides comprehensive clinical laboratory and end-to-end drug development services. They generate revenue through diagnostic testing, managing clinical trials, and offering innovative healthcare solutions. Founded in 1978, Labcorp has a rich history of advancements in medical testing and research, including pioneering work in genomics and personalized medicine. Their mission is to improve health and improve lives by delivering world-class diagnostic insights and advancing scientific breakthroughs.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight leadership experience in managing cross-functional bioinformatics, laboratory R&D, and translational research teams, emphasizing your ability to develop and validate molecular diagnostic products and tools for oncology.
Emphasize your strategic skills in bridging laboratory, computational, commercial, and clinical teams, along with experience in NGS data analysis, assay development, and publication leadership to support commercialization and reimbursement efforts.
Apply through multiple channels including Labcorp’s corporate careers site, LinkedIn, and other job boards where Labcorp posts this role to maximize your application visibility.
Connect on LinkedIn with professionals in Labcorp’s oncology, bioinformatics, or R&D divisions; ice breakers could include commenting on recent Labcorp oncology publications, asking about team culture, or inquiring about ongoing projects related to molecular diagnostics and bioinformatics pipelines.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'NGS testing,' 'bioinformatics pipelines,' 'translational research,' 'molecular diagnostics,' 'oncology,' 'publication leadership,' and 'cross-functional team management' to ensure it passes initial screenings.
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