Director, Functional Genomics - Molecular & Cell Biology
- Employer
- Vertex Pharmaceuticals
- Location
- San Diego County, California, US
- Salary
- Competitive
- Closing date
- May 22, 2022
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- Sector
- Academic / Research
- Field
- Conservation science
- Discipline
- Biology
- Salary Type
- Salary
- Employment Type
- Full time
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Job DescriptionVertex Pharmaceuticals uses cutting edge science and technologies to create transformative therapies for the treatment of the most serious diseases with unmet medical need. Our culture enables individual empowerment where "We Wins", "Fearless Pursuit of Excellence" and "Innovation" are part of our everyday lives.The Molecular and Cellular Biology group is seeking candidates to join a highly innovative company aimed at transforming the lives of people with serious diseases, their families and society. This role will be located at our research site in San Diego, CA. Director of Functional Genomics will be responsible for leading a group which develops and implements strategies to identify and validate new therapeutic approaches to treat respiratory and renal genetic diseases as well as chronic pain conditions. This is a highly visible role, providing the individual with an excellent opportunity to work closely with global research colleagues and to make a significant impact on patient health.Key Responsibilities:
- Utilize state-of-the-art technologies of functional genomics, proteomics and morphological profiling combined with machine learning techniques to identify novel ways of targeting disease causing genes/ proteins
- Apply functional genomics to interrogate complex disease mechanisms in relevant cellular models and patient samples
- Link cell specific targeting strategies with therapeutic approach
- Manages the activities of the team and provides them insightful guidance to succeed and grow
- Interact with strategic internal & external partners to design and execute on specific project needs
- Actively mentor and develop scientists
- Collaborate in a cross-functional team, across several groups and project teams within the Vertex organization fostering a culture of engagement and scientific rigor
- Facilitate communication between scientists of vastly different scientific backgrounds
- Ph.D., MD, PharmD or equivent degree in molecular biology, cell biology, biochemistry, or related disciplines and 9+ years of relevant post-doctoral employment experience
- Master's or equivalent degree in molecular biology, cell biology, biochemistry, or related disciplines and 12+ years of relevant post-doctoral employment experience
- Bachelors or equivalent degree in molecular biology, cell biology, biochemistry, or related disciplines and 15+ years of relevant employment experience
- Extensive expertise in functional genomics, proteomics, cell specific targeting, including basic research and applications to drug discovery and delivery
- Experience in leading independent research
- Minimum 5 years of industry experience and in depth understanding of drug discovery process
- Experience in effectively managing PhD level scientists
- Demonstrable experience managing interdisciplinary groups
- Strong problem solver who is highly organized with the ability to thrive and lead in a matrixed work environment with rapidly changing priorities
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