Senior Clinical Genetics Lead

PE Global is currently recruiting for a Senior Clinical Genetics Lead for a leading multi-national Biotech client.

This is an initial 9 months contract position offering fully remote option with occasional travel to events.

Daily rate is £352.10 PAYE or £415.88 Umbrella

Duties of the role/Responsibilities

• Develop a genomics strategy for a late-stage therapeutic expansion programme
• Independently drive research within larger multi-functional teams/context
• Lead a team of contracted scientists to define key questions around business needs/timelines, develop scientific approach to address needs, and deliver insights within complex and high urgency timelines
• Communicate and contextualise findings to wider business, external stakeholders, and health authorities in order to influence thinking internally and externally
• Prepare study synopses, protocols, study reports and regulatory documents to support development process
• Develop publication strategy and oversee manuscript writing

Education/Experience

• PhD in statistical genetics or a related field and 5+ years of experience working in pharmaceutical industry
• Established reputation in the field of statistical genetics – with a recognised expertise in building and deployment of polygenic scores
• Experience independently leading research projects, particularly those using clinical trial data or other regulated setting,
• Management experience of internal team members or teams of external contractors
• The ability to engage with internal and external partners
• A clear track-record of communicating science through publications and conference presentations
• Strong critical, scientific, and strategic thinking skills

Interested candidates should submit an updated CV.

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***Please note our client cannot assist with any visa sponsorship and candidates must have the correct visa to live and work in UK***