Director of Bioinformatics: Duties & Responsibilities
As the Director of Bioinformatics, you will be responsible for leading a team of bioinformatic scientists and working closely with R&D.
Your duties as the Director of Bioinformatics will be many and varied. However, your key duties and responsibilities are as follows:
- Analyse complex biological datasets (e.g. genomic sequences, gene expression data and protein structures)
- Develop and implement software tools and algorithms used to analyse and interpret biological data
- Create databases to store experimental data
- Write reports, publications, news releases, grant applications and workflows as needed
- Design and develop guidelines and processes to ensure high levels of quality and efficiency
- Work with researchers from other fields (such as biologists, computer scientists and geneticists) to design experiments and develop research questions
- Stay up to date with new developments and technologies in the field of bioinformatics
Director of Bioinformatics: Role Requirements
If you want to secure a job as a Director of Bioinformatics, you will most likely need the following items on your CV:
- A relevant PHD in a relevant field (e.g. bioinformatics, computational biology or genomics)
- Proven leadership experience in a bioinformatics role
- Hands-on technical knowledge of bioinformatics
- A strong understanding of molecular diagnostic technologies, commercialisation strategies and product positioning
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
- Working knowledge and practical experience with regulatory requirements for both software development and product submission
Director of Bioinformatics: Salary
The average salary for a Director of Bioinformatics in the UK is around £48,000.
However, with the right experience, you could earn upward of £150,000 at some companies.
