Director, Life Sciences

Location: Boston (with hybrid working)

About Us

We're a pioneering health tech company that is working to revolutionise healthcare. We're all about helping individuals and those who look after them to make better decisions that improve health, particularly for those common diseases that affect most people and take up most of our precious healthcare resources.

 Our secret weapon is genomics - and the unique insight DNA gives us into how our bodies work and sometimes go wrong. We use genomic data to power our tools and platforms, improving every step of the patient pathway. From preventing diseases to improving screening, diagnosing, treatment;, and even developing new medicines.

Our vision is a world where everyone benefits from genomics, helping people to live longer, healthier lives.  If that all sounds exciting, join us!

A Day in the Life

The Director, Life Sciences, will oversee the scientific program and delivery for several of our commercial relationships as part of the growing Life Sciences division within Genomics plc and, as part of these activities, will be involved in the day-to-day management of team members. 

This role will have responsibility for line managing the scientists in our new Boston hub.

The director will also contribute to further development of the business by supporting the commercial team, identifying new opportunities for the application of genetics in the life sciences and across the drug development pathway.

Depending on the specific skill set of the successful applicant, the role will involve thought leadership in activities that span from methodological innovation to generating in-depth understanding of specific diseases and pathways, to supporting the development of new technical products . In addition, the Director will interact with all internal stakeholders (including the Executive Leadership Team where appropriate) to make sure that communication and deliverables are managed to maximise success and growth of the Life Sciences division.

The Role

• Build and manage a high-performance scientific team, providing mentorship and guidance to enable the team to reach their full potential and managing resources and priorities to deliver programs on time and on budget.

• Accountability for the delivery of committed scientific projects and collaborations.

• Organise the preparation of the scientific component of commercially focused pitches, in collaboration with the commercial team, within the area of expertise together with the delivery of these commercial pitches.

• Develop and contribute to the delivery of the business’ strategy in the Life Sciences segment.

Who You Are

• Expertise in genomics or computational biology relevant to life sciences.

• Experience with team management, organisation and project planning across diverse stakeholders.

• Understanding of  how genetics is used in the life sciences sector.

• Excellent communication skills, including with external partners and clients.

• PhD in genetics, statistical genetics, computational biology or related field.

• Preferred: experience in the pharmaceutical/biotech space.

So what's in it for you? 

• Salaries: Our salaries are externally benchmarked annually to ensure you receive compensation that aligns with the market. 

• Generous Holiday Allowance: 25 days of annual leave, an additional 3-day company shutdown at the end of the year, plus statutory US holidays. More time for you to unwind and enjoy.

• Progression: We've got a straightforward and open progression framework that lets you easily see your strengths and areas where you can improve. With this knowledge, you can set personal goals to help you move up the career ladder.

• Invest in Your Future: Take advantage of our training and development opportunities. From regular training courses, to access to a wide range of L&D materials. We're committed to helping you grow and succeed!

• Wellbeing:  We've got you covered: Enjoy 401k, medical insurance, a Health Savings Account, dental and vision plans, life/AD&D insurance, and disability coverage. Your well-being matters to us.

• An inclusive workplace: Genomics wholeheartedly embraces and champions Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (ED&I) initiatives. We foster an inclusive environment through various means, such as our 'All in Club,' a platform where we come together to celebrate, engage in meaningful discussions, and create awareness. Additionally, we offer our 'Bank Your Bank Holiday' p