CareerPlan

Lead Bioinformatics Scientist (Oncology)

USRemoteFull-time$131k–$164k2026-10-29 → 2026-11-10

Core

Lead the analytical validation strategy, design feasibility studies, and generate real-world evidence for NGS-based oncology assays to support clinical utility and regulatory submissions.

Role type

Senior IC bioinformatics scientist (oncology)

Builds

NGS-based assays for oncology therapy selection and patient management

Domain

Healthcare + Genomics

Deliverable

production ML models

Required skills

NGS data analysis, variant calling (SNVs, indels, CNVs, fusions), Python, R, shell scripting, assay performance evaluation, statistical methods for validation

Preferred skills

CLIA/CAP or FDA submission experience, clinical genomics knowledge, translational data analysis

Technologies

NGS, WES, WGS, targeted sequencing, cfDNA

Responsibilities

Lead analytical validation strategy for NGS assays, drive real-world evidence studies, build rapid prototypes and pipelines, develop algorithms for new products, act as internal technical consultant, contribute to regulatory submissions and publications

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC