Physician Scientist – Obesity and Liver Disease Human Genetics
Core
Physician Scientist leading human genetics and epidemiological studies to discover therapeutic targets for obesity and metabolic diseases using large-scale sequencing data.
Role type
Senior Physician Scientist (MD/PhD preferred)
Builds
New human genetics and epidemiological insights for drug development
Domain
Biopharma / Human Genetics / Cardiometabolic Disease
Deliverable
production ML models | research | client delivery
Required skills
Human genetics study design, genetic epidemiology, GWAS analysis, exome/genome sequencing interpretation, R programming, high-performance computing, clinical trial design, polygenic risk scores, Mendelian randomization
Preferred skills
Translational human genetics, experience as investigator in Randomized Controlled Trials, clinical management of cardio-metabolic disease
Technologies
R, UK Biobank, All of Us, MVP, Biobank Japan
Responsibilities
Design and execute complex human genetics and epidemiological studies, generate research questions and interpret results for publications/patents, leverage internal/external datasets to address research questions, support target nominations and validation, partner with Clinical Development on program evaluation, represent the team in cross-functional initiatives
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities