Sr. Bioinformatics Scientist

About the role

For our client, we are seeking a Sr. Bioinformatics Scientist to join the team of a leader in the Healthcare space. This role will lead advanced bioinformatics initiatives that support scientific and technical decision-making across complex healthcare workflows. The position blends deep genomics expertise with systems thinking, requiring close partnership with engineering, scientific, and regulatory stakeholders. You will help shape solutions that are analytically rigorous, scalable, and aligned with compliance expectations.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Responsibilities

• Lead complex technical projects, ensuring thorough evaluation of identifiable factors.
• Drive innovation by networking with industry contacts and contributing to strategic planning.
• Build cross-functional relationships to achieve tactical business targets and advise on complex bioinformatics matters.
• Design, implement, and optimize advanced bioinformatics solutions, leveraging extensive genomics knowledge.
• Implement verification, validation, and compliance efforts in collaboration with regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 10+ years of relevant experience, or Master's with 6 years, or PhD with 4 years in bioinformatics or related fields.
• 2+ years of experience leading technical projects.
• 2+ years of system architecture and design experience with relevant bioinformatics tools and programming languages.
• Deep understanding of bioinformatics algorithms and their statistical foundations.
• Proven ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships across scientific and engineering domains.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Lifetime access to training resources and tuition reimbursement.
• 401(k) plan with company match and employee stock purchase plan.
• Flexible Time Off (FTO) and Paid Time Off (PTO) policies.
• Collaborative culture that encourages diverse perspectives.

Pay

Compensation: $140,000 – $160,000 annually