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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