Head of Functional Genomics Data Science & AI

MSD; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 214,000 - 337,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck & Co. seeks a Director of Data Science to lead the Translational Genome Analytics (TGA) team within the Data, AI and Genome Sciences (DAGS) group in Cambridge, MA. You will design scalable analytics for CRISPR screens, integrate multi-omics data, and apply modern AI/ML to accelerate target discovery, while building and guiding a high-impact science team.

The role requires a Ph.D. in a related field and 10+ years of computational biology experience, with strong leadership, experimental

Qualifications

• PhD in Bioinformatics/Statistics/Computational Biology or related field.
• Minimum 10 years in computational biology or related quantitative discipline.
• Experience leading analytics teams and setting technical strategy.
• Proficiency in ML to analyze single-cell data and integrating omics results.

Responsibilities

• Lead design/build of scalable analytics frameworks for pooled, arrayed, single-cell, and optical CRISPR screens.
• Develop and scale methods for functional genomics and multi-omics data integration.
• Build and mentor a team of scientists; set strategic direction for analytics and FAIR data infrastructure.
• Collaborate across disciplines to advance analytical platforms and target prioritization.

Skills

Bioinformatics

Computational Genomics

Data Science

Machine Learning

NGS Data Analysis

Omics

Linux

AWS

CRISPR-Cas System

Python/R

Education

PhD in Bioinformatics/Statistics/Computational Biology

Tools

Git

Job description

Merck & Co. seeks a Director of Data Science to lead the Translational Genome Analytics (TGA) team within the Data, AI and Genome Sciences (DAGS) group in Cambridge, MA. You will design scalable analytics for CRISPR screens, integrate multi-omics data, and apply modern AI/ML to accelerate target discovery, while building and guiding a high-impact science team.

The role requires a Ph.D. in a related field and 10+ years of computational biology experience, with strong leadership, experimental