Bioinformatics Team Lead — Scale & Impact (Remote)

DNAstack; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biotech company in Toronto is looking for a Bioinformatics Team Manager to lead a talented team of bioinformatics analysts. This role involves defining the bioinformatics strategy, collaborating across disciplines, and contributing to impactful projects in precision medicine. The ideal candidate has a graduate degree, extensive experience in bioinformatics, and strong leadership skills. This position supports a hybrid work model and includes competitive benefits like stock options and a flexible vacation policy.

Benefits

Three weeks vacation

Unlimited sick days

Health, dental and vision coverage

Remote-friendly with flexible hours

Employee Stock Option Program

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in bioinformatics.
• Strong understanding of genomics and bioinformatics.
• 2+ years in a leadership role within a technical team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of bioinformatics analysts.
• Define and communicate the bioinformatics roadmap.
• Collaborate with engineering, product, and design teams.

Skills

Bioinformatics expertise

NGS data analysis

Team leadership

Programming/Scripting (Python, R)

Genomics knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Graduate degree in bioinformatics or related field

Tools

samtools

bcftools

WDL

Nextflow

Snakemake

Job description

A leading biotech company in Toronto is looking for a Bioinformatics Team Manager to lead a talented team of bioinformatics analysts. This role involves defining the bioinformatics strategy, collaborating across disciplines, and contributing to impactful projects in precision medicine. The ideal candidate has a graduate degree, extensive experience in bioinformatics, and strong leadership skills. This position supports a hybrid work model and includes competitive benefits like stock options and a flexible vacation policy.