Director of Multiomics Data Generation

CardiaTec Biosciences LTD - 9 Hills Road, Cambridge, UK, CB2 1GE

️ About the Job:

Location: Cambridge, Oxford, London (UK) - Remote options available in UK/Europe

Contract: Full-time

Compensation: Competitive Salary & Options Package

Start Date: As soon as possible

Overview:

This role presents a unique opportunity to drive CardiaTec’s multiomic data generation strategy. Here, the individual will establish new and manage existing collaborations to support access to human cardiac tissues for the downstream generation of multiomics data. As a key scientific leader, we are seeking a motivated, organised and hands-on individual to help drive our fast-paced, ambitious company in its mission to generate the largest human cardiac tissue multiomics dataset to support the discovery and development of novel cardiovascular therapeutics.

️ Responsibilities:

Establish new and manage existing collaborations with hospitals, academics, and biobanks to access human cardiac tissue, blood samples, and healthcare records
Manage a network of contract research organisations (CROs) for tissue processing and multiomics data generation
Lead a multidisciplinary team of scientists
Support in driving the short and longer-term scientific vision for multiomic data generation
Manage a research budget
Engage with key stakeholders including advisors, collaborators, investors and board members from time-to-time
Contribute to peer reviewed-publications, grants writing and conferences

️ Profile Considerations:

At least 5 years' experience managing projects at a senior level across academia and industry involving the acquisition and processing of human tissue samples for multiomics data generation.
Experienced in projects handling various omics data types across genomics, transcriptomics, epigenomics and proteomics
Experienced with logistics for shipping biological samples both nationally and internationally.
Knowledge of ethical frameworks for handling human tissue and generating multiomics data in the US and UK.
Strong management and communication skills.
Team player.

️ Desirable:

Experience working with human cardiac tissue samples
Strong understanding of the anatomy of the heart and cardiovascular pathophysiology

Company Description:

CardiaTec is a TechBio company employing computational methods to decode the biology behind cardiovascular disease. The company leverages large high-dimensional human multiomics data to better navigate complex disease biology to identify novel and differentiated therapeutics.

CardiaTec is building the first and largest proprietary human heart tissue multi-omics dataset. The company has a large and growing network of over 65 hospitals across the US and the UK for tissue collection.

The company spun out of the Han Lab at the University of Cambridge and has brought together industry experts from leading organisations including Bristol Myers Squibb, Cleveland Clinic and Recursion Pharmaceuticals.

Working at CardiaTec:

Join our dynamic team to contribute to groundbreaking innovations with real-world impact. We embrace diversity and inclusion, fostering lasting professional and personal connections. Our flexible work environment combines remote and office work, with scheduled in-person weeks for team collaboration, brainstorming sessions and fun team-building activities.

If you are enthusiastic about making a difference in the world of drug discovery and enjoy tackling complex challenges, CardiaTec is the perfect place for you!

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