Head of Oncology Bioinformatics

Company: Gelsi Ltd
Location: San Francisco
Posted on: January 15, 2021

Job Description:

Genentech has an outstanding opportunity for a motivated and highly accomplished scientist to lead our Oncology Computational Biology department. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing a vision and strategy to guide computational biology efforts for target and diagnostic discovery in support of Oncology drug discovery and translational research efforts. He/she will be responsible for working closely with oncology research therapeutic area leaders and core function stakeholders to guide our scientific efforts and support our oncology drug development pipeline. The position leads a diverse group of over 50 highly talented internal and external staff, contributing to computational projects across multiple departments in Research, Development Sciences, and Clinical Development.-- At Genentech, patients are at the forefront of everything we do. We are a leader in the development and application of computational methods to research problems in drug discovery and development, and we have extensive resources for computational support and data analysis.--This position offers the rewarding opportunity to do work that directly impacts patients, and to work in an environment that fosters a culture of scientific investigation and publication. Qualified candidates will meet the following requirements:

• Ph.D. in Biology, Bioinformatics, Statistics, or related field, with a minimum 15 years of experience in computational biology and bioinformatics
• World-renowned reputation as a leader in computational biology and bioinformatics.
• Proven record developing strategic vision leveraging computational biology to alter the paradigm for target and diagnostic discovery to support drug discovery and development efforts
• Strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals, as evidenced by multiple senior-author publications in top scientific journals
• Proven ability to mentor and develop world class talent
• Excellent leadership capabilities with demonstrated skill in building, guiding and motivating effective teams and fostering productive research collaborations
• Outstanding communication and partnering skills #LI-GL1 Who We Are Genentech, a member of the Roche group and founder of the biotechnology industry, is dedicated to pursuing groundbreaking science to discover and develop medicines for people with serious and life-threatening diseases. To solve the world's most complex health challenges, we ask bigger questions that challenge our industry and the boundaries of science to transform society. Our transformational discoveries include the first targeted antibody for cancer and the first medicine for primary progressive multiple sclerosis. Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) are critical to the success of our company and our impact on society. We believe that by championing diversity of background, thought and experience, we can foster a sense of belonging and provide an environment where every employee feels valued, included, and able to contribute their best for the patients we serve. We're focused on attracting, retaining, developing and advancing our people to their full potential by rewarding bold ways of thinking and integrating inclusive behaviors into every aspect of our work. The next step is yours. To apply today, click on the "Apply for this job" button. Genentech is an equal opportunity employer & prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, disability, marital & veteran status. For more information about equal employment opportunity, visit our Genentech Careers page .

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