Senior Scientist, Genomics Method Development and Innovation

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The Position

A healthier future. It’s what drives us to innovate. To continuously advance science and ensure everyone has access to the healthcare they need today and for generations to come. Creating a world where we all have more time with the people we love.

That’s what makes us Roche.

In Roche’s Pharmaceutical Research and Early Development organization (pRED ), we make transformative medicines for patients in order to tackle some of the world’s toughest unmet healthcare needs. At pRED, we are united by our mission to transform science into medicines. Together, we create a culture defined by curiosity, responsibility and humility, where our talented people are empowered and inspired to bring forward extraordinary life-changing innovation at speed.

360 Labs Initiative at a Glance

The 360 Labs are a new capability that is currently being built up within the Pharmaceutical Research and Early Development organization (pRED ). The primary mission of this effort is to provide greater access and support for the use of cutting-edge biomedical research technologies by scientists across our discovery portfolio.

The 360 Labs will deliver core scientific technologies, expertise and enabling activities, as well as facilitate knowledge sharing in close collaboration with our therapeutic areas and functions. Our ambition is to bring to life a thriving workplace environment, where your collaborative mindset is as valued as your professional expertise. Our goal is to act as an highly integrated ecosystem, supporting research and development, working collaboratively, and focused on fostering excellence and sustainability. Together, these efforts will serve to increase the speed, enhance the robustness and improve the sustainability of our exploratory research and early discovery activities.

The Opportunity

The Genomics Technology Platform within the 360 Labs Initiative is seeking an experienced scientific professional focused on Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) method development, preferably with expertise in the (spatial) multimodal or multi-omics space(s). The successful candidate will have a proven track record in developing and refining cutting-edge NGS methodologies from inception to deployment. You will work with a sense of urgency as a part of a matrix team, collaborating with specialists from each of our therapeutic disease areas and functions to propel drug discovery projects forward. Your contributions will be instrumental in advancing the capabilities of the Genomics Technology Platform within the pRED organization.

Your Role and Responsibilities

• You will lead the evaluation, development, refinement, and implementation of innovative NGS methods and protocols, with an emphasis on (spatial) multimodal or multi-omics applications to enhance platform capabilities and provide comprehensive insights into disease mechanisms and therapeutic targets;

• You will apply scientific rigor to ensure the generation of high-quality FAIR data and collaborate closely with other laboratory and bioinformatic teams to analyze and interpret complex sequencing data, providing recommendations to project teams;

• You will embrace a culture of continuous learning by actively engaging with the latest scientific literature to stay at the forefront of emergent NGS technologies and approaches; present findings and updates to internal stakeholders and at scientific conferences (where appropriate), ensuring cutting-edge expertise is cultivated and maintained.

Who you are

• You hold a PhD in Molecular Biology, Genomics, Biochemistry, or a related discipline, with at least 3-5 years of professional experience in the genomics field, either in an academic setting, or in the pharmaceutical industry / biotech sector;

• You possess a proven track record in NGS method development from the ground up, preferably in the (spatial) multimodal or multi-omics space, along with a thorough understanding of cutting-edge sequencing technologies and workflows, including library preparation, and data analysis;

• You have an exceptional ability to collaborate within and across matrix teams, including molecular biologists, biochemists, proteomic scientists, and bioinformaticians, enabling both effective independent and team-based work in a diverse and heterogeneous environment.

In addition to your scientific expertise and critical technical skills we are looking for candidates who are:

• Customer-focused with a drive for growth and a questioning mindset. Skilled in creative problem-solving, organization, and implementing innovative ideas efficiently in a fast-paced research context;

• Excellent communicators with a high fluency in English, a desire to continuously build a personal network and the ability to thrive in a dynamic, inclusive environment which gives you full accountability for your own contributions and development.

Your Location

This position is based in Basel

Our commitment

Roche commits to recognizing talent and aptitude. We prioritize encouraging and supporting our employees on their personal journeys by providing a safe, creative space to help them reflect, make decisions and grow in their career.

We are confident that we find the most innovative solutions by gaining different perspectives, asking and answering hard questions, and challenging the status quo. Roche embraces diversity and equal opportunity in a serious yet enthusiastic way; we are devoted to building a team that represents a range of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.

Who we are

At Roche, more than 100,000 people across 100 countries are pushing back the frontiers of healthcare. Working together, we’ve become one of the world’s leading research-focused healthcare groups. Our success is built on innovation, curiosity and diversity.

Basel is the headquarters of the Roche Group and one of its most important centres of pharmaceutical research. Over 10,700 employees from over 100 countries come together at our Basel/Kaiseraugst site, which is one of Roche`s largest sites. Read more .

Besides extensive development and training opportunities, we offer flexible working options, 18 weeks of maternity leave and 10 weeks of gender independent partnership leave. Our employees also benefit from multiple services on site such as child-care facilities, medical services, restaurants and cafeterias, as well as various employee events.

We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion, and strive to identify and create opportunities that enable all people to bring their unique selves to Roche.