Associate Director, Functional Genomics Data Science

Merck & Co.; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 176,000 - 277,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck & Co. is seeking an Associate Director of Data Science for Functional Genomics in Cambridge, MA. You will lead the Translational Genome Analytics team, shaping evidence generation and interpretation across discovery, building scalable analytics for CRISPR screens and multi-omics integration.

You will mentor scientists, apply modern AI/ML, and drive reproducible research and FAIR data practices while collaborating with experimentalists and software engineers. Hybrid work arrangements apply.

Qualifications

• MS/PhD in computational biology, bioinformatics, biostatistics, genetics/genomics or related field with strong data science skills.
• Experience analyzing large-scale NGS and functional genomics data; 8+ years for the role.
• Proven track record applying ML to single-cell RNA-seq data.
• Experience with experimental design and multi-omics integration.
• Proficiency in R or Python and Git.

Responsibilities

• Lead scalable analytics frameworks for functional genomics data and imaging analyses.
• Develop and apply AI/ML methods to prioritize targets and drug combinations.
• Mentor and guide a team of scientists; set standards for reproducible research.
• Collaborate across disciplines to advance analytical platforms and collaborations.

Skills

Computational biology

Bioinformatics

NGS data analysis

Python

R

Machine Learning

AWS

Team leadership

Education

PhD in Bioinformatics/Computational Biology/Genomics

Tools

Git

Linux

Job description

Merck & Co. is seeking an Associate Director of Data Science for Functional Genomics in Cambridge, MA. You will lead the Translational Genome Analytics team, shaping evidence generation and interpretation across discovery, building scalable analytics for CRISPR screens and multi-omics integration.

You will mentor scientists, apply modern AI/ML, and drive reproducible research and FAIR data practices while collaborating with experimentalists and software engineers. Hybrid work arrangements apply.