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Senior Manager / Director, Statistical Genetics

insitro · South San Francisco, CA · 1 mo ago
HybridOTHR$224k–$273k/yrFull-time
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In this role you'll lead and grow an established team of statistical geneticists responsible for advancing our machine learning statistical genetics platform and using it to extract novel biological insight. You'll partner closely with ML scientists to develop novel phenotypes, with software engineers to build robust tools, and with computational biologists and therapeutic area scientists to turn genetic signals into programs. As the leader of this team, you'll set both strategic and technical direction, and structure the collaborations that move insitro's programs forward through a deeper understanding of causal human biology. This position reports to the Senior Director, AI/ML (Human Genetics), and is remote-eligible within the US or based in South San Francisco with an in-person hybrid schedule of three days per week." We can split schedule later. Responsibilities bullet points: - Lead the Team: Lead, mentor, and grow a team of four statistical geneticists developing methods to extract insight from human genetics - Set the Direction: Define the roadmap and priorities for statistical genetics at insitro, and hold the bar for rigor - Methods & Platform Innovation - Advance the Methods: Lead the team in building new ML methodology that extracts more signal from human genetics and integrates it with other data modalities - Make It Reusable: Partner with software engineering to turn one-off analyses into well-tested workflows the whole research organization can run - Target Discovery & Translation - Own the Analysis: Own GWAS, rare variant, and post-GWAS analyses across internal indications to identify and prioritize novel targets, moving from association to causal hypothesis - Translate to Programs: Partner with therapeutic area and drug discovery scientists to convert genetic findings into validated, tractable programs We can flatten into list items. About You Experience & Qualifications: - Proven Tenure: PhD in statistical genetics, human genetics, computational biology, biostatistics, or a related field, plus 5+ years of experience - Statistical Genetics Depth: Deep knowledge of statistical genetics as applied to target discovery in an industry setting - People Leadership: Direct people management experience, with a track record of mentoring and growing technical talent - ML Fluency: Demonstrated experience applying machine learning to genetic, imaging, or other clinical data - Published Innovator: A history of publication and methodological innovation in statistical genetics - Core Competencies: Cross-functional Communicator: You communicate clearly and collaborate easily across functions, including with experimental scientists and software engineers Preferred Qualifications: - Engineering Fluency: Strong Python or R in a cloud environment, with a track record of reusable, tested, version-controlled code - Disease Area Depth: Real understanding of a disease area relevant to insitro — cardiovascular, metabolic, liver, ophthalmologic, or neurological - Discovery Track Record: Genetic discoveries that have shaped a real drug discovery decision or program - Multi-modal Experience: Work with high-content modalities such as single-cell or bulk omics, genetic perturbation screening, spatial proteomics, or pooled optical screening Compensation & Benefits: - At Insitro Our target starting salary for successful US-based applicants for this role is $224,000 - $273,000. - To determine starting pay, we consider multiple job-related factors including a candidate's skills, education and experience, market demand, business needs, and internal parity. - We may also adjust this range in the future based on market data. - This role is eligible for participation in our Annual Performance Bonus Plan (based on company targets by role level and annual company performance) and our Equity Incentive Plan, subject to the terms of those plans and associated policies. - In Addition, Insitro Also Provides Our Employees: - 401(k) plan with employer matching for contributions - Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage as well as mental health and well-being support - Open, flexible vacation policy - Paid parental leave of at least 16 weeks to support parents who give birth, and 10 weeks for a new parent (inclusive of birth, adoption, fostering, etc) - Quarterly budget for books and online courses for self-development - New hire stipend for home office setup - Monthly cell phone & internet stipend - Access to free onsite baristas and daily lunch for employees who are either onsite or hybrid - Access to a free commuter bus network that provides transport to and from our South San Francisco HQ from locations all around the Bay Area We should remove EEO etc. Schedule: remote-eligible within the US or based in South San Francisco with an in-person hybrid schedule of three days per week. 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            • Direct people management experience, with a track record of mentoring and growing technical talent
            • Demonstrated experience applying machine learning to genetic, imaging, or other clinical data
            • A history of publication and methodological innovation in statistical genetics
            • Cross-functional communicator: communicates clearly and collaborates easily across functions, including with experimental scientists and software engineers

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            • Strong Python or R in a cloud environment, with a track record of reusable, tested, version-controlled code
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