Senior Scientist

Genomics plc; Greater London, Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Private health insurance

Enhanced family leave

Job summary

Genomics plc is seeking a Senior Scientist to drive innovation across the discovery and development spectrum, from target discovery to patient stratification. You will partner with external pharma and biotech teams, translating complex genomic data into actionable insights and strategic recommendations.

You will apply advanced genetic analyses and statistical programming to prioritize therapeutic targets, shape study design, and deliver high-impact results in a collaborative, hybrid environment

Qualifications

• Experience in performing foundational genetic association analyses (e.g., GWAS; PRS).
• Strong competency in statistical programming (R, Python) for large-scale genomic data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Drive innovation and collaboration on high-impact projects with external pharma/biotech partners.
• Communicate insights effectively to shape team direction and lead transformative initiatives.
• Navigate drug development pipeline from target discovery to patient stratification with external collaborators.
• Translate genomic findings into actionable consulting insights while working with internal and external teams.

Skills

GWAS

PRS

R/Python

Data mining

Tools

R

Python

Job description

Senior Scientist

Date: 2026-10-17

Location: South East England, GB, KT19 8GY

Workplace: Location: Oxford or London (Hybrid)

The Mission: Why We Exist

Genomics is a science-led transatlantic TechBio combining large-scale genetic and health data with proprietary analytics to accelerate drug discovery and advance predictive, preventative healthcare. We are united by a single vision to help people live longer healthier lives, using the power of genomics.

Genomics aims to help people live longer, healthier lives in two ways: super-charging drug discovery and development for novel treatments with our AI-enabled advanced genetic analytics platform, and by helping people understand their personal risk of common chronic diseases through polygenic risk scores - giving doctors and health systems the chance to get the right people into the right prevention, screening and treatment programmes at the right time.

A Day in the Life

As a Senior Scientist, you'll drive innovation and collaboration, acting as a strategic consultant on high-impact projects with diverse external pharma and biotech partners. You'll communicate insights effectively, helping to shape team direction and leading transformative initiatives across the discovery and development spectrum.

You will navigate across the entirety of the drug development pipeline, from target discovery and validation through to patient stratification. Utilizing a strategic approach and advanced statistical techniques, you will work closely with external collaborators to prioritize therapeutic targets, optimize clinical insights, and unveil new treatment possibilities.

Success here demands a robust grasp of statistical human genetics applied inventively in a partner-facing environment. You'll excel in unraveling complex genomic data and possess a knack for translating raw findings into actionable consulting insights, whilst working collectively with both your highly skilled internal team and external partners.

Who You Are

• Experience in performing foundational genetic association analyses (e.g., GWAS; PRS)
• Strong competency in statistical programming (e.g., R, Python) sufficient to enable large-scale genomic data analysis
• Experience in data mining and/or management of large datasets
• Engaging with a variety of stakeholders, contributing and supporting in the delivery of presentations to customers

Your Package

We are committed to providing a transparent, supportive, and rewarding work environment.

Compensation & Growth

• Competitive Salary: Salaries are externally benchmarked annually to ensure competitive
• Career Path: A straightforward, open progression framework means you'll always know the path to promotion and how to achieve your next career goal.
• Continuous Learning: Including external courses and a wide library of L&d materials, because your growth is our success.

Wellbeing & Time Off

• Holiday: 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, plus an extra 3-day company-wide
• Health Security: Robust benefits including a market-leading pension scheme, comprehensive private health insurance for you and your family with NO excess, critical illness, and life assurance.
• Enhanced Leave: Enhanced paid family leave to support all new parents.

Work Environment & Culture

• Flexible Working: Hybrid Working (e.g., From our London, Oxford Office)
• Truly Inclusive Time Off: Our 'Bank Your Bank Holiday' program allows you to exchange public holidays for dates that hold personal or cultural significance to you.
• Vibrant Social Culture: From regular Town Halls and team picnics to organised sports events, our social committee ensures frequent opportunities to connect and
• Commute: Cycle-to-Work scheme and convenient office locations near major transport hubs.

Location

London; Oxford

Employment Type

Full time

Location Type

Hybrid

Department

Genomics Science

We are dedicated to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.