Senior Director Molecular Sciences

TL;DR

Senior Director Molecular Sciences (Molecular Biology): Leading the molecular services team and defining the scientific vision for laboratory operations with an accent on translational research and epigenetic technology assessment. Focus on designing, developing, and validating complex molecular assays while managing a multi-faceted team to deliver high-quality data for global biopharmaceutical clients.

Location: Must be based on-site in Berlin, Germany

Company

hirify.global is a global organization providing innovative services to biopharmaceutical clients to support translational research and clinical development.

What you will do

• Lead the molecular services team and define the overall scientific strategy for the laboratory business unit.
• Oversee the design, development, and validation of molecular assays, including DNA methylation and epigenetic approaches.
• Ensure efficient organization and execution of laboratory experiments to generate high-quality data.
• Provide technical and scientific leadership to a multi-faceted team in a competitive landscape.
• Collaborate with the Berlin Site Head to implement strategic scientific plans and technology assessments.
• Manage assigned staff and ensure compliance with laboratory standards and business demands.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Genomics, Genetics, Molecular Biology, or related field.
• Minimum 18 years of relevant laboratory experience in Molecular Biology.
• Minimum 10 years of leadership experience supervising scientific staff.
• Must be fluent in both English and German (reading, writing, speaking).
• Experience with ISO 15189 laboratory standards.
• Expert-level technical skills in NGS, qPCR, and nucleic acid extraction.

Nice to have

• Solid understanding of current GxP standards.
• Demonstrated skills in various molecular scientific assays.
• Clinical trial knowledge, particularly in oncology.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to lead scientific vision in a growing global organization.
• Work in a collaborative, high-impact environment focused on precision medicine.
• Professional development within a specialized scientific team.
• Commitment to equal opportunity and inclusive workplace practices.