Senior Data Scientist, Cell & Gene Therapy

U175 (FCRS = US175) Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research, Inc.; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 114,000 - 212,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

Generous time off

Job summary

Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research, Inc. in San Diego seeks an Expert II, Data Science – Cell and Gene Therapy to transform complex biological data into actionable insights.

You will combine computational biology, bioinformatics, and data science to analyze next‑generation sequencing and multi‑omics datasets alongside scientists and development teams. The role emphasizes developing robust analytical pipelines, supporting data‑driven decisions, and communicating methods clearly.

Qualifications

• PhD in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Genomics, Biostatistics, or Systems Biology (or MS with relevant experience).
• Experience analysing next‑generation sequencing or other high‑throughput datasets.
• Proficiency in Python, R, or similar scientific programming languages.
• Experience using cloud computing platforms or HPC environments.

Responsibilities

• Analyze multi-omics datasets to generate insights supporting cell and gene therapy research and development.
• Develop and maintain reproducible bioinformatics pipelines for sequencing and candidate evaluation workflows.
• Evaluate genome integrity, therapeutic performance, and safety of cell and gene therapy candidates.
• Apply statistical and computational methods to deliver robust, high-quality data analyses.
• Create clear visualizations and presentations for technical and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Partner with laboratory teams to design experiments and define effective analysis strategies.
• Document analytical methods, workflows, and findings in line with quality standards.

Skills

Python

R

Cloud computing

Data visualization

Education

PhD in Bioinformatics or Computational Biology or Genomics or Biostatistics or Systems Biology; MS with relevant experience

Job description

Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research, Inc. in San Diego seeks an Expert II, Data Science – Cell and Gene Therapy to transform complex biological data into actionable insights.

You will combine computational biology, bioinformatics, and data science to analyze next‑generation sequencing and multi‑omics datasets alongside scientists and development teams. The role emphasizes developing robust analytical pipelines, supporting data‑driven decisions, and communicating methods clearly.