Associate Director, Bioinformatics- Medical Informatics- Remote, USA

Ambry Genetics; Aliso Viejo (CA); Remote; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading genetics-based healthcare company is seeking a Senior Director of Data Science to lead a hybrid team in developing scalable data models and governance initiatives. This remote position offers a salary up to $220,000, a generous benefits package, and opportunities for career advancement. Candidates should have advanced qualifications in data science or informatics, coupled with significant leadership experience in a data-focused environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package, including 401k

Medical, dental, and vision

Paid sick leave and generous PTO

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years in medical/clinical informatics, data engineering, or bioinformatics.
• At least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Strong proficiency in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a hybrid team of data engineers, scientists, and bioinformaticians.
• Co-develop robust data model architectures and scalable data pipelines.
• Collaborate with external partners to align data initiatives with organizational goals.

Skills

Leadership

Cloud environments

Data governance

Data standards

Analytical skills

Education

Ph.D. or Master's in Biomedical Informatics, Data Science, or related field

Job description

Employer Industry: Genetics-Based Healthcare

Why consider this job opportunity:
- Salary up to $220,000 per year
- Eligible for a Short-Term Incentive Plan with a target of 15% of annual earnings
- Opportunity for career advancement and professional development within a dynamic team
- Work remotely from anywhere in the USA
- Comprehensive benefits package, including 401k, medical, dental, vision, FSA, paid sick leave, and generous paid time off (PTO)
- Supportive work environment that encourages collaboration and innovation

What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):
- Lead and mentor a hybrid team of data engineers, scientists, and bioinformaticians to ensure effective performance
- Co-develop robust data model architectures and scalable data pipelines for high-throughput genomic research
- Collaborate with external partners and stakeholders to align data initiatives with organizational goals
- Manage high-impact initiatives, ensuring strategic alignment and resource optimization
- Support data governance, quality, and compliance in collaboration with IT and QA teams

What is Required (Qualifications):
- Ph.D., M.D., or Master's in Biomedical Informatics, Data Science, Computer Science, or a related field
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in medical/clinical informatics, data engineering, or bioinformatics, with at least 3 years in a leadership role
- Proven experience in developing and implementing medical informatics systems, including EHRs and HIEs
- Strong understanding of data standards (e.g., CDISC, OMOP, HL7, FHIR) and privacy regulations (HIPAA, GDPR)
- Proficiency in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) and modern data stacks (e.g., Snowflake, DBT, Airflow, SQL, Python/R)

How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):
- Proficiency with medical informatics databases (ClinVar, HGMD, OMIM) and programming languages (Python, R, SQL)
- Experience in API development and statistical analysis methods
- Advanced analytical skills focused on creating efficient, reproducible solutions for clinical and research applications
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to work collaboratively across teams
- Strong knowledge of gene-disease ontologies and medical informatics software

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