Director of Clinical Applications
Apply NowCompany: Universal Sequencing Technology Corporation
Location: Carlsbad, CA 92009
Description:
Universal Sequencing Technology Corporation (www.universalsequencing.com), a leading NGS technology company engaged in long range/long read sequencing technology and single cell sequencing technology development, is looking for a Director of Clinical Applications to join our team in San Diego. He or she will lead the team to apply cutting edge NGS technologies for clinical applications.
Responsibilities
Establish and lead a NGS Clinical Application Development team
Develop strategies to bring NGS technologies into clinical applications and products
Identify clinical needs and market opportunities to develop IVD assays using linked read and/or single cell sequencing technologies
Identify and establish collaboration with CLIA labs or IVD partners
Manage projects/programs and coordinate efforts from multidisciplinary teams
Develop and manage budgets for large capital expenditures and team
Manage and supervise direct reports
Write and review manuscripts for publications and present at scientific conferences
Requirements
Hands-on experience with complete NGS workflow from sample acquisition, library preparation, sequencing chemistry to data analysis
Demonstrated experience in taking conceptual product through development to a commercial product
IVD assay development experience on genetic diseases and/or cancer
Extensive knowledge on CLIA regulations and LDT development
Experience with clinical bioinformatics analyses and medical reports is a plus
Excellent program/project management skills
Strong leadership skills and ability to manage a multidisciplinary team in a matrixed environment
All listed requirements are deemed as essential functions to this position. However, reasonable accommodations for additional task and responsibilities are required based on the business need.
Education & Experience
PhD in biological sciences, medical sciences or equivalent
Typically has 10+ years of postdoctoral applicable technical experience
Typically has 5+ years of management experience and 3+ years of IVD product development
Experience in managing and mentoring various level scientists with various disciplines while managing product development projects
Responsibilities
Establish and lead a NGS Clinical Application Development team
Develop strategies to bring NGS technologies into clinical applications and products
Identify clinical needs and market opportunities to develop IVD assays using linked read and/or single cell sequencing technologies
Identify and establish collaboration with CLIA labs or IVD partners
Manage projects/programs and coordinate efforts from multidisciplinary teams
Develop and manage budgets for large capital expenditures and team
Manage and supervise direct reports
Write and review manuscripts for publications and present at scientific conferences
Requirements
Hands-on experience with complete NGS workflow from sample acquisition, library preparation, sequencing chemistry to data analysis
Demonstrated experience in taking conceptual product through development to a commercial product
IVD assay development experience on genetic diseases and/or cancer
Extensive knowledge on CLIA regulations and LDT development
Experience with clinical bioinformatics analyses and medical reports is a plus
Excellent program/project management skills
Strong leadership skills and ability to manage a multidisciplinary team in a matrixed environment
All listed requirements are deemed as essential functions to this position. However, reasonable accommodations for additional task and responsibilities are required based on the business need.
Education & Experience
PhD in biological sciences, medical sciences or equivalent
Typically has 10+ years of postdoctoral applicable technical experience
Typically has 5+ years of management experience and 3+ years of IVD product development
Experience in managing and mentoring various level scientists with various disciplines while managing product development projects