Bioinformatics Leader

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ZS Discovery partners with pharmaceutical and biotech clients to accelerate the discovery of safer, more effective therapeutics. The team brings hands-on scientific expertise, advanced analytics, AI, and strategic consulting to help research organizations become more productive, more data-driven, and more confident in their decisions.

About the role

The Bioinformatics Leader role sits at the senior end of the delivery team, leading engagements, building client relationships, and contributing to business development. This role requires a strong understanding of bioinformatics tools and programming languages, as well as domain expertise in at least one biological modality.

Responsibilities

• Lead bioinformatics strategy and execution across assigned Discovery client engagements, serving as the primary scientific and analytical point of contact
• Contribute to business development efforts by shaping proposals, identifying expansion opportunities within existing accounts, and supporting client conversations
• Design and implement computational workflows for analysis of multi-omic data (genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics) in drug discovery and translational contexts
• Translate complex biological questions into analytical frameworks, delivering clear, client-ready insights to research and R&D stakeholders
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including scientific strategy, AI, data, and technology, to deliver integrated solutions across the Discovery portfolio
• Mentor and guide junior bioinformatics staff, supporting their technical development and project contributions
• Stay current on emerging tools, platforms, and methods in bioinformatics and apply relevant advances to client work
• Support the development of ZSD’s bioinformatics capabilities, including internal tools, methodologies, and thought leadership

Requirements

• Advanced degree (PhD or Master’s) in bioinformatics, computational biology, genomics, or a closely related field, or equivalent applied experience
• Deep, hands-on proficiency in bioinformatics tools and programming languages (e.g., Python, R, Nextflow, Snakemake)
• Experience working with human patient-level data and multimodal datasets (omics, imaging, clinical/RWE)
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present complex analytical findings to both scientific and non-scientific audiences
• Experience in a consulting firm, CRO, biotech, or pharma R&D environment preferred; client-facing or professional services experience is a plus
• Collaborative spirit and the ability to work across teams with diverse scientific and functional backgrounds
• Fluency in English

Qualifications

• Client-first mentality
• Intense work ethic
• Creative problem-solving approach

Skills

• Advanced degree (PhD or Master’s) in bioinformatics, computational biology, genomics, or a closely related field, or equivalent applied experience
• Hands-on proficiency in bioinformatics tools and programming languages (e.g., Python, R, Nextflow, Snakemake)
• Domain expertise in at least one biological modality—such as genomics, transcriptomics, or single-cell—with AI and ML applied as tools within a broader scientific context
• Experience working with human patient-level data and multimodal datasets (omics, imaging, clinical/RWE)
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present complex analytical findings to both scientific and non-scientific audiences
• Experience in a consulting firm, CRO, biotech, or pharma R&D environment preferred; client-facing or professional services experience is a plus
• Collaborative spirit and the ability to work across teams with diverse scientific and functional backgrounds
• Fluency in English

Benefits

At ZS, your growth matters. We offer a comprehensive total rewards package that supports your health and well-being, financial future, time away, and professional development. With robust skills-building programs, multiple career progression paths, internal mobility, and a deeply collaborative culture, you’ll have the opportunity to do meaningful work, expand your capabilities, and thrive as part of a global community.

Pay

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Schedule

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