Head of Clinical Omics Services
Apply NowCompany: Psomagen, Inc.
Location: Rockville, MD 20850
Description:
Head of Clinical Omics Service
Doc#: G2025-00207
Job Summary
Psomagen, Inc. is a leading CLIA-certified laboratory specializing in Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) based high complexity tests. We are dedicated to providing cutting-edge genomic services to our clients, ensuring the highest standards of quality and compliance.
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Head of Clinical Omics Service to join our team at Psomagen. This critical leadership role is fundamental to building and managing the Clinical Omics Division, taking responsibility for its development, operations, and growth. The Head of Clinical Omics Service will drive the division's expansion by ensuring regulatory compliance with CLIA and other relevant standards, upholding quality and safety protocols, and delivering excellence in clinical services.
As a technical and strategic leader, the Head will oversee the design and execution of a comprehensive clinical service portfolio that aligns with evolving market needs. This includes identifying and addressing customer demands by developing and supplying innovative, market-driven clinical services. A strong understanding of regulatory requirements and advanced NGS technologies is essential to successfully lead the division. Additionally, the Head will collaborate with diverse departments to achieve operational excellence and ensure seamless communication with management, driving the division's success within the company.
Key Responsibilities
Qualifications
Benefits
Doc#: G2025-00207
Job Summary
Psomagen, Inc. is a leading CLIA-certified laboratory specializing in Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) based high complexity tests. We are dedicated to providing cutting-edge genomic services to our clients, ensuring the highest standards of quality and compliance.
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Head of Clinical Omics Service to join our team at Psomagen. This critical leadership role is fundamental to building and managing the Clinical Omics Division, taking responsibility for its development, operations, and growth. The Head of Clinical Omics Service will drive the division's expansion by ensuring regulatory compliance with CLIA and other relevant standards, upholding quality and safety protocols, and delivering excellence in clinical services.
As a technical and strategic leader, the Head will oversee the design and execution of a comprehensive clinical service portfolio that aligns with evolving market needs. This includes identifying and addressing customer demands by developing and supplying innovative, market-driven clinical services. A strong understanding of regulatory requirements and advanced NGS technologies is essential to successfully lead the division. Additionally, the Head will collaborate with diverse departments to achieve operational excellence and ensure seamless communication with management, driving the division's success within the company.
Key Responsibilities
- Build and Lead Division: Establish and oversee the Clinical Omics Service division to deliver innovative clinical genetic testing services using Psomagen's sequencing expertise.
- Strategic Planning: Develop and execute a comprehensive strategy for clinical service portfolio design, including planning, development, validation, and full-scale implementation.
- Operational Management: Manage the overall operations of the business division, ensuring efficient processes, regulatory compliance (CLIA and other standards), and high-quality service delivery.
- Service Development: Lead the development and commercialization of new clinical genetic testing services that meet market demands and drive business growth.
- Financial planning: Plan, develop, and oversee the budget for the business division, ensuring efficient and cost-effective operations while maintaining the highest quality standards.
- Market Expansion: Identify and pursue opportunities for market growth, acting as a key leader in building partnerships and expanding Psomagen's clinical presence.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Serve as a liaison between laboratory, commercial, and operational teams to ensure seamless execution of projects and customer satisfaction.
- Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all services adhere to CLIA regulations and other relevant guidelines while maintaining quality and safety standards.
- Team Leadership: Recruit, mentor, and lead a high-performing clinical team, fostering a culture of innovation and operational excellence.
Qualifications
- Advanced degree (Master's or Ph.D.) in Genetics, Genomics, Molecular Biology, Bioinformatics or a related field, and at least 5 years of experience in the relevant field.
- Strong understanding of clinical genetic testing, NGS technologies, and CLIA-regulated environments.
- Proven track record of building and managing clinical operations or services.
- Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and quality assurance in a clinical laboratory setting.
- Excellent leadership, strategic planning, and project management skills.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate across teams and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
- Qualification as a CLIA Laboratory Director or Technical Supervisor is a plus.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance (Monthly insurance premium is covered 100% by the employer)
- 401K with immediate participation and company match after 1 year
- 24 days of paid time-off with roll over or cashing option
- 11 Paid Holidays
- Long-term employment cashable vacation
- 2-hours off for an annual check-up
- Visa sponsorship is offered when needed
- Money Gifts for congratulatory/condolences+