Reasearch Leader, BIOINFORMATICS for Systems Biology

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BACKGROUND:

This is a corporate venture of the highest priority and financial backing.  Our client is a globally recognized life sciences company and is committed to developing this break-through, Drug Discovery platform.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Serving as the lead informatics officer, the incumbent will directly contribute to the research and development of a *paradigm shifting* Drug Discovery Engine.

Day to day responsibilities will include:

- Buiilding the appropriate informatics capabilities in coordination with Systems Biology leadership.

- Develop and coordinate the data package containing the appropriate reporting and analysis for pharmacological profiling of customers’ compounds

- Hire and manage 1-3 member team with bioinformatics expertise

REQUIREMENTS:
Qualifications (please, qualified applicants only):

- Ph. D. in Mathematics/Computer Science/Bioengineering/Molecular Biology/Chemistry/Physics, etc.

- Strong track record (10+ years ideally) with a hands-on background in bioinformatics for systems biology and/or biological network modeling

- Strong familiarity and expertise with existing/commercially available bioinformatics software

- Strong familiarity with cell/molecular biology and signal transduction pathways

- Proven ability to work with experimental scientists to develop appropriate results driven models

SALARY & BENEFITS:

Total compensation (base and bonus) for qualified candidates will be in the $180K ++ range annually.  This position will include full corporate relocation, world-class benefits, and the opportunity to work in a dynamic and innovative company culture.

LOCALE:

**Please read before applying: The incumbent must be open to relocation to New York State for a 12-24 month period during the product research and development phase (at corporate HQ) and then be available to move to one of the company's divisions near a major life-sciences industry hub thereafter.

HOW TO APPLY:

Please email CV/Resume, along with brief cover letter to JCompton@agilesearchinc.com.  I will follow up personally with all qualified applicants.