Principal Bioinformatics Scientist I

Roche Holding AG

Mississauga

On-site

CAD 115,000 - 151,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

Roche Holding AG à Mississauga recrute un Principal Bioinformatics Scientist I pour diriger le développement de pipelines NGS et la validation clinique, en liaison avec les équipes Wet-Lab, Software Engineering et QA. Vous translatez les données genomiques en insights cliniques tout en assurant la conformité réglementaire.

Vous concevrez et optimiserez des pipelines de bioinformatique, travaillez avec des équipes pluridisciplinaires et appliquerez des outils d’IA pour accélérer le développement,

Qualifications

  • Master’s degree with 7+ years of related experience or Ph.D. with 4+ years of related experience.
  • Proven ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams including wet-lab scientists, software engineers, and QA.
  • Experience in CAP/CLIA-certified settings and diagnostic test development is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Concevoir et optimiser des pipelines NGS et des algorithmes analytiques.
  • Valider cliniquement les nouveaux tests diagnostiques et assurer leur traçabilité.
  • Intégrer des outils IA et assurer le passage des prototypes à des logiciels cliniques.
  • Assurer le suivi de la qualité et la conformité CAP/CLIA et les bonnes pratiques logicielles.

Skills

Python
R
C++
Linux
Bash
AI tools

Education

Master’s degree
Ph.D.

Tools

Nextflow
Docker
Singularity
Git

Job description

Chez Roche, vous pouvez être vous-même et être apprécié pour les qualités uniques que vous apportez. Notre culture encourage l'expression personnelle, le dialogue ouvert et les connexions authentiques, où vous êtes valorisé, accepté et respecté pour ce que vous êtes, vous permettant de prospérer tant personnellement que professionnellement. Voici comment nous visons à prévenir, arrêter et guérir les maladies et à garantir à chacun l'accès aux soins de santé aujourd'hui et pour les générations à venir. Rejoignez Roche, où chaque voix compte.

La position

Principal Bioinformatics Scientist I

This role is a vital part of our Bioinformatics team, which is committed to advancing precision medicine by building cutting-edge computational tools for clinical diagnostics. As a member of this team, you will sit at the dynamic intersection of computational biology, assay development, and software engineering to translate complex genomic data into actionable health insights.

You will have the opportunity to collaborate closely with cross-functional partners across Wet-Lab Assay Development, Software Engineering, CLIA Operations, and Quality to design, validate, and operationalize next-generation diagnostic tests.

The Opportunity

As a Bioinformatics Scientist, you will lead the design, optimization, and clinical validation of innovative NGS data processing pipelines and algorithms. You will serve as the technical bridge between wet-lab innovation and production-grade software engineering, leveraging advanced statistical modeling and modern AI coding tools to deliver high-accuracy molecular diagnostics for patient care.

  • Pipeline & Algorithm Development: Design, benchmark, and optimize scalable, reproducible NGS bioinformatics pipelines using Nextflow, Docker/Singularity, and cloud environments.

  • Analytical Validation: Partner with Assay Development and CLIA lab teams to establish statistical analysis plans and validate novel diagnostic assays (ensuring high sensitivity, specificity, and precision).

  • AI-Accelerated Engineering: Routinely integrate AI coding tools and automated workflows to accelerate algorithm development, refactoring, and data analysis.

  • Production Translation: Draft clear functional and technical specifications to guide software engineering teams in transitioning research prototypes into robust clinical software.

  • Quality & Regulatory Compliance: Implement sample- and run-level statistical QC metrics while maintaining thorough QMS-compliant documentation for CAP/CLIA audits.

  • Best Practices: Enforce high-standard software engineering practices, including Git version control, continuous integration, unit testing, and modular architecture.

Who You Are
  • Education & Experience: Master’s degree with 7+ years of related experience; OR Ph.D. with 4+ years of related experience (work experience can be prior or post-grad; relevant post-grad academic lab training will be considered).

  • Matrixed Collaboration & Stakeholder Management: Proven ability to partner seamlessly across multidisciplinary teams—including wet-lab scientists, software engineers, lab directors, and Quality assurance to align technical specs with clinical goals.

  • Clinical Diagnostic Expertise: Demonstrated track record supporting or working within a CAP/CLIA-certified laboratory environment with direct experience in diagnostic test development and analytical validation.

Technical Mastery
  • Deep understanding of high-throughput sequencing data analysis across various modalities (targeted panels, WGS/WES, transcriptomics, or liquid biopsy/ctDNA).

  • Proficient in Python/R/C++ and Linux/Bash alongside hands‑on experience using workflow managers (Nextflow) and containerized software deployments.

  • Modern Workflow Adaptability: Proven ability to leverage AI development tools to maximize productivity, alongside excellent communication skills suited for navigating complex, cross-functional organizational environments.

Relocation benefits are not available for this position.

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of Mississauga is 115,328.00 and 151,368.00 of hiring range. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors as determined by the company.

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Qui nous sommes

Un avenir plus sain nous pousse à innover. Ensemble, plus de 100 000 employés à travers le monde sont dédiés à faire progresser la science et à garantir à chacun l'accès aux soins de santé aujourd'hui et pour les générations à venir. Nos efforts aboutissent à plus de 26 millions de personnes traitées avec nos médicaments et plus de 30 milliards de tests réalisés avec nos produits de Diagnostique. Nous nous encourageons mutuellement à explorer de nouvelles possibilités, à favoriser la créativité et à conserver nos grandes ambitions, afin de fournir des solutions de santé qui changent des vies et ont un impact mondial.

Construisons ensemble un avenir plus sain.

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