Pioneering Medicines:Senior Scientist Bioinformatics

Flagship Pioneering
Cambridge, MA
Category Research
Job Description
Flagship Pioneering is seeking a highly capable bioinformatics expert to join their Translational Sciences team. The role involves leading computational biology efforts within therapeutic programs, analyzing omics data, and translating biological questions into analytical strategies. This is a unique opportunity to combine scientific depth with strong computational acumen in a cross-functional environment. The position offers room for growth, considering senior candidates who demonstrate the ability to lead program-level bioinformatics strategy and cross-functional integration.

Requirements

  • Ph.D. in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Biological Sciences, Computer Science, or related field.
  • 3–6 years of relevant industry experience, ideally with direct exposure to therapeutic discovery programs.
  • Understanding of biology and/or translational research, ability to address biological questions using computational approaches.
  • Strong experience analyzing next-generation sequencing data (e.g., bulk/single-cell RNA-seq, WGS/WES, ATAC-seq).
  • Proficiency in Python and/or R, and experience with cloud-based computing (AWS, Terra, Code Ocean).
  • Demonstrated application of AI/ML to biological datasets, including algorithm development or use of libraries like scikit-learn, XGBoost, Pinnacle.
  • Familiarity with biological interpretation of omics data, pathway analysis, and network inference.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
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