Translational AI & Bioinformatics Lead

Algen Biotechnologies; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Algen is seeking an experienced Forward Deployed Manager – AI & Bioinformatics to lead multidisciplinary translational initiatives at the crossroads of computational biology and technology development. This role is not a traditional software or data science post; you will connect what AI can do with what biologists need, combining deep technical know-how with strong operational and partnership skills.

You will coordinate cross-functional planning, develop roadmaps, track impact, and serve as a

Qualifications

• PhD or Master\'s in biostatistics, bioinformatics, or a related technical field.
• MUST HAVE: Strong domain knowledge in single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-seq) and functional genomics.
• MUST HAVE: Hands-on computational skills, including proficiency in writing and executing batch shell scripts for data pipelines.
• MUST HAVE: 5+ years of demonstrated program management skills, including 3+ years in a Biotech/Pharma environment, with a track record of scaling scientific technologies from early research to operational deployment.
• Proficiency with project management platforms such as JIRA, Confluence, and Smartsheet.
• Familiarity with regulatory, IP, or licensing considerations related to technology transfer is a plus.
• Preferred: Familiarity with cloud computing environments (AWS, GCP) used for large-scale bioinformatics pipelines.
• Preferred: AI/Machine Learning concepts applied to genomics and drug discovery.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams in planning, execution, and commercialization of initiatives bridging scientific discovery and translational application.
• Lead cross-functional project planning focused on translational biology, driving adoption across academic, clinical, and commercial settings.
• Develop comprehensive project roadmaps including timelines, resource allocation, risk assessments, commercialization strategies, and budgets.
• Track and report impact metrics such as publications, platform performance, adoption rates, and overall influence across research and industry ecosystems.
• Support customer-facing projects by generating analytical reports, executing mature in-house pipelines, and delivering timely data-driven insights.
• Serve as a liaison between scientific researchers, business development teams, and external collaborators to enable seamless technology transfer and scalable implementation.
• Communicate project milestones, dependencies, and risks clearly to stakeholders across both technical and non-technical domains.

Skills

scRNA-seq expertise

Batch scripting

Program management

Cross-functional collaboration

AI in genomics

Translational biology

Education

PhD or Master\'s in biostatistics, bioinformatics, or related field

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Smartsheet

AWS/GCP

Job description

Algen is seeking an experienced Forward Deployed Manager – AI & Bioinformatics to lead multidisciplinary translational initiatives at the crossroads of computational biology and technology development. This role is not a traditional software or data science post; you will connect what AI can do with what biologists need, combining deep technical know-how with strong operational and partnership skills.

You will coordinate cross-functional planning, develop roadmaps, track impact, and serve as a