Job summary
Job overview
The Director, Bioinformatics at CND Life Sciences leads the strategy and development of the company's diagnostics data ecosystem to support research and commercial goals.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves defining bioinformatics architecture, overseeing infrastructure development, building and mentoring a bioinformatics team, collaborating on research and commercial projects, ensuring regulatory compliance, and advancing bioinformatics capabilities.
Experience and skills
Requires 8-10 years of bioinformatics experience, strong computational and tool development skills, leadership experience, proficiency in programming and bioinformatics software, and an advanced degree (Ph.D. preferred) in a related field.
Company information
CND Life Sciences is a life science company with a history of commercial testing and involvement in biopharmaceutical research and drug trials using biomarker technology.
Team overview
The candidate will report to R&D leadership and work closely with R&D and IT teams, eventually building and leading a bioinformatics team.
Job location and travel
This full-time position is based in Scottsdale, AZ headquarters, with consideration for candidates near the Boston, MA regional office.
Company overview
CND Life Sciences is a biotechnology company specializing in the development and commercialization of diagnostic tests for neurodegenerative diseases. They generate revenue by providing innovative skin biopsy tests that aid in the early detection and monitoring of conditions like Parkinson's disease and dementia. Founded in 2017, the company has made significant strides in advancing precision medicine and improving patient outcomes through their proprietary diagnostic technologies.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to emphasize your extensive experience in bioinformatics, particularly your leadership in developing bioinformatics infrastructures and managing multimodal data ecosystems, which aligns closely with CND Life Sciences' strategic goals.
Highlight your proficiency in programming languages, bioinformatics software, and your ability to collaborate cross-functionally with R&D and IT teams, showcasing your capacity to lead complex projects and build teams.
Apply through multiple channels including CND Life Sciences' corporate careers page and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility and ensure it reaches the right hiring managers.
Connect with current bioinformatics professionals and R&D leaders at CND Life Sciences on LinkedIn, using ice breakers such as commenting on recent company innovations in diagnostics data or asking about their approach to integrating multimodal datasets in research.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description like 'bioinformatics ecosystem,' 'multimodal data analysis,' 'computational analysis,' 'regulatory compliance,' and 'team leadership' to ensure it passes automated screenings.
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