Associate Director, Computational Biology
Core
Lead scientific operations and external execution for computational biology capabilities within Gastrointestinal & Inflammation therapeutic areas, guiding multi-omics analysis and AI/ML-enabled approaches to support drug discovery and clinical development.
Role type
Associate Director, Computational Biology Scientific Operations & Capability Lead
Builds
Scalable computational biology workflows, reusable analytical capabilities, and external execution networks for GI² programs
Domain
Life Sciences / Pharmaceutical R&D / Computational Biology / Multi-omics
Deliverable
production ML models | dashboards & analysis
Required skills
Computational biology, Bioinformatics, Systems biology, Translational bioinformatics, Multi-omics analysis, Biomarker research, AI/ML methods, Scientific operations, External partner management, Matrix leadership
Preferred skills
Immunology, Gastroenterology, Inflammation, Rare disease, Clinical-stage program support, Cloud-based analytical environments, FAIR data principles
Technologies
AI/ML methods, Cloud-based analytical environments
Responsibilities
Serve as primary interface between Boston team and India-based FSPs/contractors; Translate scientific priorities into analytical plans and quality expectations; Provide scientific leadership and oversight for rigorous, reproducible analyses; Build reusable workflows and standards across programs; Maintain engagement with priority programs to ensure alignment with portfolio needs
Seniority
Director level, strategic leadership with hands-on scientific oversight