Director, Genomics Operations (m/f/d)

Qualifications:

• Successfully completed advanced research in the life sciences field (e.g., genomics, virology, molecular medicine). Ph.D. preferred with at least 5+ years of relevant experience or MS degree with 10+ years of relevant experience.
  
• Broad knowledge of the analytical environment for safety testing in the Cell & Gene Therapy space, with a primary focus on nucleic acid analysis methods (e.g., NGS, qPCR, ddPCR).
  
• Industry experience and/or previous work in a GLP/GCP compliant environment is highly desirable.
  
• Basic understanding of NGS data analysis related challenges and bioinformatics is a plus.
  
• Proven ability to deliver projects to objectives and timelines, while managing client and partner processes, people, and relationships at the highest levels of excellence.
  
• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment, manage priorities, and maintain timelines for multiple projects.
  
• Highly detail-oriented, self-motivated and results driven.
  
• Approach to excellence in every aspect of the role.
  
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  
• Exceptional relationship management skills and the ability to develop connections with people of all types of backgrounds.
  
• Experience in attracting, developing, and managing talent.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic and tactical leadership to the Genomics scientists and lab team supporting 'Integration Site Analysis', 'BioDistribution' and 'Shedding Studies' in a GLP and GCP quality environment.
  
• Provide scientific guidance and oversight in the design of project objectives and deliverables.
  
• Guide scientific exchanges with clients in complex scientific projects.
  
• Collaborate with Business Development, Marketing and Sales to help shape and develop future opportunities with clients with a focus on ProtaGene's genomics analytical services.
  
• Collaborate across internal teams and stakeholders to support on-going technology and process harmonization between different sites (US and Germany).
  
• Provide guidance, direction and strategies for the implantation and maintenance of GCP/GLP compliance, to ensure the quality and reliability of the work.
  
• Provide thoughtful leadership in identifying key areas of opportunity and risks as well as the implementation of solutions.
  
• Manage the design and transfer of qualified methods into validated environments.
  
• Represent the company in national and international scientific conferences and meetings.

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