Job Description

Designation: Lead Investigator - Translational InformaticsJob Location: BangaloreDepartment: Computational & Data SciencesAbout SyngeneIncorporated in 1993, Syngene International Ltd. is an innovation-focused global discovery, development and manufacturing organization providing integrated scientific services to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, nutrition, animal health, consumer goods and specialty chemical industries around the world. Syngene\' s clientele includes world leaders such as Bristol-Myers Squibb, Baxter, Amgen, GSK, Merck KGaA and Herbalife. Its innovative culture is driven by the passion of its 4240- strong team of scientists who work with clients from around the world to solve their scientific problems, improve R&D productivity, speed up time to market and lower the cost of innovation.Job Purpose (1-2 Lines)Reporting into the Head, Computational & Data Sciences, the incumbent will lead a translational informatics group that combines bioinformatics, multi-omics, computational biology and data sciences for life sciences and healthcare applications.Key Responsibilities: (Maximum 5-8 Points)

• Lead the application of informatics for translational applications, novel target identification and validation, advancing preclinical and clinical development, precision medicine
• Oversee the development of novel omics solutions that provide value for clients across diverse domains
• Establish cross-functional collaborations with Syngene operational units across discovery and development to create unique value propositions
• Monitor projects, milestones, and deliverables to ensure completion on time and within specification
• Develop concept notes, case studies, contribute to conferences for thought leadership and market development

Educational Qualification:PhD in a relevant discipline

• Using data science, computational genomics and translational bioinformatics approaches to improve outcomes in pharma, healthcare and other domains
• Working knowledge of content, analysis methods and applications that are used in therapeutic discovery preclinical research, translational medicine and clinical science domains
• Knowledge of systems approaches to move therapeutics from laboratory to clinic
• Strong domain experience across data driven genomics, target identification, repositioning, precision medicine

Experience:10 years of relevant work experience, preferably in an industrial settingBehavioral Skills:

• Team leadership experience with ability to communicate with customers and internal stakeholders
• Ability to work cross-functionally
• Strong interpersonal influencing and collaboration skills to work in a team-oriented, matrixed environment
• Excellent management skills, including the ability to set goals, define priorities, manage individual / team performance, organize people and activities to achieve goals
• Good verbal and written communication abilities

Equal Opportunity Employer:It is the policy of Syngene to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable legislation or local law. In addition, Syngene will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

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