Senior Genomics Scientist — AI-Driven Patient Discovery

BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc.; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. in London is seeking a Senior Scientist in Genomics to join a team applying human genetics, genomics and AI to identify patient populations and inform therapy development.

You will work cross-functionally with Clinical, Real World Evidence, Research, Business Development and Commercial teams, translating genomic data into actionable recommendations. The role features a hybrid work pattern (2 days onsite) and the opportunity to contribute to rare disease programs at a

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent in human genetics, statistical genetics, bioinformatics, computational biology, or genetic epidemiology.
• 3+ years in biotech/pharma with cross-functional collaboration.
• Experience analyzing large-scale genomic datasets (WES/WGS, EHR-linked, etc.).
• Proficiency in R and/or Python; familiarity with cloud computing and scalable data environments.
• Strong written and verbal communication; able to work with clinical and commercial stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Carry out analyses linking genetics, literature, EHR/claims data to define disease segments and patient populations.
• Collaborate with Clinical, Commercial, Real World Evidence, Research, and Business Development teams.
• Manage external collaborations with academic groups, CROs, and data providers.
• Evaluate external cohorts and laboratories for patient-identification and genotype-phenotype analyses.
• Apply AI/ML and advanced stats to large datasets and ensure reproducible analyses.
• Synthesize evidence to inform portfolio prioritization and strategy.

Skills

R

Python

Cloud computing

AI/ML

Statistical methods

Communication skills

External collaborations

Education

PhD or equivalent in genetics / bioinformatics

Tools

R

Python

Cloud platforms

Job description

BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. in London is seeking a Senior Scientist in Genomics to join a team applying human genetics, genomics and AI to identify patient populations and inform therapy development.

You will work cross-functionally with Clinical, Real World Evidence, Research, Business Development and Commercial teams, translating genomic data into actionable recommendations. The role features a hybrid work pattern (2 days onsite) and the opportunity to contribute to rare disease programs at a