Opportunity Details
McDonnell Genome Institute
Research
Commensurate w/Experience
Director
The Genome Technology Access Center (GTAC), within the McDonnell Genome Institute at the Washington University School of Medicine, is seeking a new Director. The GTAC is one of the largest and most advanced academic genomic research and service facilities in the US. The Director will report to the Executive Director of the McDonnell Genome Institute and will be responsible for setting the strategic direction of the facility to ensure its own continued success while simultaneously aligning with the overall strategic direction and advancement of the Institute.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
- Strategic Planning – Responsible for development and implementation of strategic initiatives to maintain the centers position as a leading academic genomic research and service facility in a highly-competitive national landscape (research and clinical);
- Knowledge of, and an ability to evaluate, a multitude of new and existing cutting-edge technologies and platforms to support the immediate and long-term strategic direction of the center;
- Overseeing analysis of RNA and DNA sequence data;
- Ability to successfully evaluate areas of growth opportunity as well as demonstrated decision-making for platform sunsetting;
- Understanding of operational and financial models for service facilities, including financial analysis and construction of pricing models;
- Ability to work within a highly matrixed environment;
- Experience applying genomic technologies to complex scientific problems in biomedical research;
- Ability to consult on large projects with academic faculty and industry partners; and
- Stays abreast of changing regulations that may impact clinical operations
Required qualifications
- Experience overseeing laboratory operations
- Familiarity with common high-throughput genomic technologies and analysis of the data produced
- Experience working with academic investigators
Preferred qualifications
- Experience with oversight of high-throughput laboratories
- Familiarity with clinical laboratory assays and services
- Experience working in industry/commercial entities
Required documentation includes: Cover letter and CV
When the system prompts the applicant to upload their CV, the applicant should upload ONE(1) PDF file that includes (in this order) 1. the cover letter and 2. the CV.
Debbie Pfeiffer
3143622139
12/16/2024
No end date
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer
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