Associate Director, Bioinformatics Development (Oncology)

TL;DR

Associate Director, Bioinformatics Development (Oncology): Leading the bioinformatics strategy and development of next-generation minimal residual disease (MRD) laboratory-developed tests with an accent on NGS ctDNA-based oncology assay development. Focus on technical leadership, cross-program coordination, and ensuring analytical robustness under CAP/CLIA regulatory standards.

Location: Must be based in the United States (Remote, San Diego, or South San Francisco).

Salary: $192,000 – $231,000 USD (varies by location).

Company

hirify.global is a global diagnostics company transforming cancer care through genomic data, AI capabilities, and high-performing diagnostic tests.

What you will do

• Lead bioinformatics strategy for MRD assay design, development, and optimization across LDT programs.
• Oversee analytical study design and validation, including accuracy, precision, and robustness testing.
• Guide the development and maintenance of scalable, production-ready bioinformatics pipelines.
• Provide scientific mentorship and technical guidance to bioinformatics scientists.
• Partner with wet-lab, clinical, quality, and regulatory teams to ensure compliance with CAP/CLIA and FDA standards.
• Communicate complex analytical concepts to senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Genomics, or Biostatistics.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience, including at least 5 years of management experience.
• Proven experience in design-controlled, regulated environments (CAP/CLIA, IVD).
• Hands-on experience with NGS-based assay development and ctDNA-based MRD assays.
• Strong programming skills in Python and experience with production-grade analysis pipelines.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Nice to have

• Experience deploying bioinformatics workflows in AWS (EC2, S3, Batch, Lambda).
• Working knowledge of R.
• Experience with relational and non-relational database technologies.

Culture & Benefits

• Inclusive and purpose-driven work environment focused on transforming cancer care.
• Competitive compensation package including discretionary bonuses and restricted stock units.
• Commitment to professional growth and career development.
• Recognized as a 2024 Certified Great Place to Work.