GSK · 3 hours ago
Director of Oncology Genomics & Data Science
Collegeville, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$178K/yr - $297K/yrGSK is a global biopharma company with bold ambitions to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade. They are seeking a Director of Oncology Genomics & Data Science to lead a team in the discovery and development of new cancer medicines, coordinating computational biology and genomics projects across various functions. The role involves driving scientific strategy, analyzing complex datasets, and contributing to the development of oncology therapeutics.
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Responsibilities
Lead and build a growing team of Oncology Computational Biologists and Genomicists to support and innovate the Oncology portfolio pipeline
Contribute scientific expertise and design to multiple drug discovery or development efforts across oncology
Act as a competent and recognized expert in developing and critiquing the scientific validity of research/development initiatives to drive the development and delivery of long-term scientific strategy in Oncology Genomics
Individually contribute with analyses and integration of complex cancer datasets. This includes analysis of gene & protein expression (bulk + single cell + spatial), somatic mutations, copy number alterations, and structural variants
Apply statistical methods and AI/machine learning algorithms to identify patterns in data, predict drug response, and discover potential biomarkers. Critically evaluate results. Conduct survival analysis to assess the impact of various factors on patient outcomes
Lead the development and use of bioinformatics pipelines
Serve as a recognized leader in driving technological foresight within specific scientific function or directing content of programs
Lead and influence the outcome of multidisciplinary meetings including partners in therapeutic research units, translational and clinical development teams
Communicate complex scientific findings clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
Maintain current knowledge of advancements in cancer research and computational biology
Effectively communicate findings to appropriate senior GSK internal groups
Utilize your track record of effecting substantial change by applying interdisciplinary knowledge of multiple disciplines and therapeutic areas that impact discovery and/or development in oncology
Apply scientific skills to influence experimental design and data interpretation that impacts across drug discovery/development
Define and execute a coordinated and highly influential scientific strategy
Accountable for decisions affecting major product development activities or business directives and their implementation and for recommending allocation of resources with key matrix partners
Qualification
Required
PhD with postdoc or industry experience OR MS with extensive years of related experience in Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, Cancer Biology, or a related field
Proven track record of leadership or matrix leadership experience in Computational Biology, Cancer Biology or a related field
Strong understanding of cancer biology and the drug discovery process
Proficiency in Python or R, with experience building bioinformatic workflows and documenting code with version control
Experience working with large-scale oncology datasets (e.g., TCGA, CPTAC, DepMap, PRISM)
Understanding of statistical methods, machine learning and/or AIML algorithms, and survival analysis techniques
Preferred
Leadership with line management experience in Data Science in Oncology Research and Development in Industry, Biotech or Academic settings
Expertise and experience in integrating translational and real-world clinical and ‘omics data with preclinical data for target discovery, biomarker and patient selection strategies
A strong publication track record and internationally recognized research experience
Knowledge of multiple disciplines and therapeutic areas that impact discovery/ development policy, processes or guidelines in the pharmaceutical industry
Demonstrated ability to coordinate outputs from several expertise areas to determine strategy
Proven track record of effecting substantial change
Ability to make decisions
Expert in integration of preclinical development disciplines and commercial strategy into a full-scale product development activity
Ability to influence others
Benefits
Annual bonus
Eligibility to participate in our share based long term incentive program
Health care and other insurance benefits (for employee and family)
Retirement benefits
Paid holidays
Vacation
Paid caregiver/parental and medical leave
Company
GSK
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Funding
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$25.51MKey Investors
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2021-03-02Grant· $18M
2020-09-23Grant· $7.51M
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CFO
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