Director - Integrated Genomics Services

The Director - Integrated Genomics Services is responsible for leading multiple teams of talented and passionate managers, research specialists and informaticians spread across the Genomics/Omics/Biorepository, Bioinformatics and Zebrafish Core Facilities. 

The primary focus is the day-to-day operational oversight and strategic management of the various IGS teams, in order to support internal and external life science projects from the clinical, translational and basic research communities throughout the whole sample-to-data lifecycle. The incumbent is responsible for new technology developments, implementation of clinical tests and novel services supporting clinical and translational users alike. S/he is responsible for team member training, networking with other core facilities, is an important technical leader who thinks independently, innovates, analyzes, troubleshoots and resolves complex technical problems on all aspects of technology platforms, SOP, data generation and data analysis. A key aspect of the role is to develop academic and commercial opportunities for collaboration and revenue generation.

The incumbent is also a proven strategic leader with the ability to strategically manage and operationally advise other service-focused scientific groups such as the Zebrafish Core. The Director - Integrated Genomics Services demonstrates the ability to learn quickly about new fields and interact and lead other scientists and managers with integrity, cultural sensitivity and emotional intelligence.

• Accountable for the direct (matrix) management of managers of the Clinical Genomics, Omics, Genomic Data Science and Zebrafish Core Facilities.
• Provides technical direction and leadership and bridges wet-lab science, bioinformatics and clinical research to facilitate meeting strategic goals.
• Ensures that the infrastructure strategy is aligned with the overall scientific, translational and clinical genetic testing needs. 
• Researches strategy and advice on the suitability of established and emerging technologies.
• Ensures regulatory compliance, obtains and maintains relevant accreditations for services as required.
• Leads experienced molecular biologists; supervises daily translational research activity, review facility employee performance and productivity.
• Delivers, manages and scales critical services across all core facilities in close interaction with the area leads/managers.
• Keeps abreast with basic and clinical research needs and to initiate development that can expedite translational applications.
• Works with other core facility teams and identifies technical problems and provides expertise in problem solving.
• Provides leadership and oversight in their own areas of responsibility (core facilities) and across Sidra and its collaborators as and when needed.
• Drives initiatives to increase revenue generation across all core facilities.
• Adheres to Sidra’s standards as they appear in the Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest policies
• Adheres to and promotes Sidra’s Values

 

In view of the evolving needs and opportunities within Sidra, this position may be required to perform other duties as assigned and reporting relationships may vary.

 

 ESSENTIALPREFERREDEducationPhD or MD in a life sciences related disciplineMD and PhD with clinical genetic backgroundExperience

10+ years life sciences with at least 3+ years’ experience in high throughput genomic data production and analysis

Extensive experience in coordinating multiple research projects and clinical genetic test requests

Extensive experience in coordinating and teamwork with multiple disciplines and scientists

3+ years’ experience in managing multicultural research environments

Exceptions to the experience requirement may be granted for Qatari nationals (internal and external candidates), with a reduction of up to two (2) years.

Medical genetics experience

Research leadership experiences within an academic health center or university with high research activity, good record of scientific publication and outstanding reference

Job Specific Skills and Abilities

Human genetics and clinical genetic tests

Recognition as a biomedical scientist with academic and research interest in human studies

Academic proof of intellectual strength that earns credibility and respect among faculty, staff and administrators in a world-class academic setting

Demonstrated deep understanding of molecular biology techniques

Demonstrated ability in managing laboratory and active involvement with scientists, biostatisticians and bioinformaticians to systematically organize the experimental flow

Distinct capability for determining platform/technology needs by generating quantitative output (capacity planning, volume, scalability, performance efficiency) that influence overall system management strategy and can be substantiated prior to purchasing decisions

Proficiency with high-throughput data analysis

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite

Fluency in written and spoken English

 

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