Associate Director/Director, Bioinformatics

Title:                                 Associate Director/Director, Bioinformatics
Reports To:                    Senior Director, Translational Medicine
Location:                         Redwood City, California 
Classification:               Exempt

Overview:

As a computational biologist on our team, you would execute end to end analyses that include data gathering, data analysis and management, processing and presentation of results. You will play a key role in development of the computational discovery analytical platforms toward identification of drug targets and novel biomarkers in oncology and/or immuno-oncology.  
Qualifications:

• Minimum Requirements: PhD in with 6+ years of experience or MS with 10+ years of experience in Computational Biology, Statistics, Biological Sciences, Cancer Biology, Genetics, Genomics, Computer Science, Physics or related field (preferably in cancer immunology or related field)
• Special Requirements: Academic training or experience must include the following skills:
  • Proficiency in R is  required (experience in R/Shiny highly desirable)
  • Experienced with Python and Linux (highly preferred)
  • Fluency in Cloud computing; with basic system administration skills and working with vendor file transfers
  • Version control tools
  • Statistics and machine learning tools for analysis of NGS datasets including WES, RNAseq (bulk and single cell), bulk proteomic analysis.
• Understanding of translational biomarker assays is strongly preferred

Responsibilities:

• Execute end-to-end multi-omic biomarker analyses that include data gathering, processing, analysis, iteration with stakeholders, and presentation of results
• Conduct programmatic and reproducible quality control analysis of sequencing pipeline output metrics to confirm sample integrity for inclusion in downstream analysis and reporting
• Prepare digital reports containing textual and graphical summaries of pertinent quality control metrics and machine learning classifier results
• Use version control software and other collaboration tools to solicit feedback from teammates and iteratively improve analysis and reporting code
• Contribute to cross-functional, interdisciplinary teams including data engineering, software engineering, clinical, laboratory operations, research, and product development
• Support establishment of biomarkers and sample/data management dashboard for Immuno-oncology clinical biomarker studies
• Coordinate with laboratory and data engineering personnel to ensure timely handoff and processing of samples per a defined manifest and statement of work
• Conduct exploratory data analysis and other internal research and development tasks to inform potential enhancements to the company's product offerings or clinical collaborations
• Create and communicate rigorous scientific analyses
• Prepare high-quality slide decks that include agreed-upon analysis deliverables and quality control overview in addition to supplementary findings of interest to research collaborators
• Deliver presentation content to an internal audience for feedback and iteration before delivery to external partners
  

The Base Salary Range for this position is $170,000 - $240,000 Coherus considers various factors, including professional background and work experience, when determining base pay. These considerations mean actual compensation will vary.