Lead Clinical Bioinformatician, Genomic Medicine

Cambridge University Hospitals; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in the UK seeks an experienced Bioinformatician to lead its clinical bioinformatics team. Responsible for developing advanced bioinformatics services supporting genomic medicine for patients, this role includes managing team members and ensuring quality standards are met. The ideal candidate will possess a relevant MSc/PhD, proven experience in bioinformatics, and strong leadership skills. The position offers competitive salary and opportunities for career development in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

On-site leisure facilities

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• MSc or PhD with experience in bioinformatics or human genetics.
• Extensive experience in developing bioinformatics tools and pipelines.
• Experience in managing teams and service delivery in healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Manage bioinformatics services for the Genomic Laboratory Hub.
• Ensure timely and accurate data analysis.
• Lead the bioinformatics team and projects.

Skills

Bioinformatics standards

Analytical skills

Project management

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

MSc, PhD in Bioinformatics or Human Genetics

Completion of Health Education England’s Training Programme

Tools

Bioinformatics software

Next-generation sequencing data analysis

Job description

A leading healthcare institution in the UK seeks an experienced Bioinformatician to lead its clinical bioinformatics team. Responsible for developing advanced bioinformatics services supporting genomic medicine for patients, this role includes managing team members and ensuring quality standards are met. The ideal candidate will possess a relevant MSc/PhD, proven experience in bioinformatics, and strong leadership skills. The position offers competitive salary and opportunities for career development in a supportive environment.