Head of Research

Role Summary

Lead Laboratory Operations and Research, driving our sample-to-answer multi-omics platform with direct accountability to company leadership across metagenomics, metatranscriptomics, and operational scalability.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, validate, and optimize molecular multi-omics pipelines for fecal samples, ensuring both scientific rigor and alignment with company strategy
• Build and oversee scalable, operationally efficient, sample-handling workflows
• Translate scientific insights into strategic priorities for executive leadership
• Lead scientific input into product roadmaps and cross-functional initiatives
• Clearly translate complex scientific topics into actionable insights for company leadership on scientific matters for business strategy and investor-facing discussions
• Mentor junior scientists and research associates; build a high-performing lab culture aligned with company objectives

Qualifications

• PhD or MS in molecular biology, microbiology, or a related field with 5+ years of experience in industry settings
• Deep expertise in metagenomics, metatranscriptomics, or related '-omics' fields, with hands-on experience in NGS technologies and data interpretation
• Demonstrated ability to lead or mentor scientific teams in high-intensity environments
• Structured, decisive & execution-oriented with high accountability
• Strategic thinker with an ownership mentality, who thrives under pressure in fast-paced environments