In Roche’s Pharmaceutical Research and Early Development organization (pRED), we make transformative medicines for patients in order to tackle some of the world’s toughest unmet healthcare needs. At pRED, we are united by our mission to transform science into medicines. Together, we create a culture defined by curiosity, responsibility and humility, where our talented people are empowered and inspired to bring forward extraordinary life-changing innovation at speed.
360 Labs Initiative at a Glance
The 360 Labs are a new capability that is currently being built up within the Pharmaceutical Research and Early Development organization (pRED). The primary mission of this effort is to provide greater access and support for the use of cutting-edge biomedical research technologies by scientists across our discovery portfolio.
Operating as an integrated ecosystem, the 360 Lab environment will deliver core scientific technologies, expertise and enabling activities, as well as facilitate knowledge sharing and learning experiences in close collaboration with our therapeutic areas and functions. Together, these efforts will serve to increase the speed, enhance the robustness and improve the sustainability of our exploratory research and early discovery activities.
We are currently recruiting scientific professionals with varied backgrounds in Flow Cytometry, Genomics, Proteomics and Microscopy / Imaging. In these new roles, your collaborative mindset is as valued as your scientific expertise. The 360 Labs are by nature a hands-on, interactive workplace where face to face presence in our labs is a priority.
Job Mission and Impact
The 360 Labs Initiative is seeking a Data Management Lead for OMICS-related data. You will have a strong background in Next-Generation Sequencing and / or Proteomics with expertise in the development and implementation of FAIR data management strategies and best practices. You will operate as a part of a matrix team and collaborate closely with lab scientists and bioinformaticians from both the Genomics and Proteomics 360 Labs, as well as with experts from our therapeutic disease areas and functions to conceptualize and execute data management strategies for all OMICS-related data generated within the 360 Labs technology ecosystem.
Your Role and Responsibilities
1. Lead the development and implementation of strategies and best practices for efficient data collection, storage, integration, quality control and potentially analysis to support research initiatives and drive scientific discovery.
2. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including scientists, bioinformaticians and software developers to understand data management needs and to ensure effective management and utilization of all OMICS-related data generated in the 360 Labs ecosystem.
3. Define data governance policies, procedures and standards to ensure compliance with relevant guidelines following best practices for FAIR data management.
4. Participate as a key stakeholder in the development / implementation of LIMS platforms, in addition to efforts focused on developing strategies to integrate various different types of OMICS-related data streams.
5. Be responsible for ensuring existing tools and workflows are kept up to date, and actively stay abreast of advancements in OMICS technologies, data management and bioinformatics methodologies to identify opportunities to automate workflow and streamline processes to provide the most innovative solutions for OMICS data management.
Your Profile
1. Graduate degree (MS degree with 3-5 years research experience or a PhD degree with 1-3 years research experience) in biology, biochemistry, chemistry or a related discipline with a background in molecular biology with a track record in the prospective FAIRification and efficient management of low and high-dimensional OMICS datasets.
2. Familiarity with emerging trends and technology developments in the Next-Generation Sequencing and / or Proteomics spaces.
3. Analytical, outside of the box thinker, who has the ability to rapidly and efficiently translate scientific needs into innovative solutions to address complex data management challenges.
4. Experience with data governance frameworks and compliance requirements in the context of biological data management.
5. Familiarity with the databases, bioinformatics tools and programming languages (R, Python) commonly used in the analyses and interpretation of OMICS-related data.
6. In addition to your scientific expertise and critical technical skills we are looking for candidates who:
1. are curious and have a growth mindset along with a keen willingness to foster the education of others on complex themes and technologies;
2. can think outside the box and work in diverse, multicultural, global teams, with a demonstrated ability to implement new ideas in fast-paced research environments;
3. bring excellent written communication and presentations skills with a high fluency in English;
4. are resourceful and flexible in problem solving, have excellent organizational skills, and are able to work in agile matrix teams with a sense of urgency in a fair, open and collaborative manner, ensuring that everyone has the required information at all times;
5. thrive in a dynamic, inclusive environment which gives you full accountability for your own contributions and development;
6. have a keen interest in continuously building a personal network that fosters relationships and reciprocity;
7. have an understanding of the operations processes involved in early drug discovery & development.
Your Location
This position is based in Basel.
Our commitment
Roche commits to recognizing talent and aptitude. We prioritize encouraging and supporting our employees on their personal journeys by providing a safe, creative space to help them reflect, make decisions and grow in their career.
We are confident that we find the most innovative solutions by gaining different perspectives, asking and answering hard questions, and challenging the status quo. Roche embraces diversity and equal opportunity in a serious yet enthusiastic way; we are devoted to building a team that represents a range of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.
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