Director, Statistical Genetics

Director, Statistical Genetics

Location:

Cambridge, MA

• Drive design and implementation of computational strategy to infer causal mechanisms driving disease using human genetics and other data types (e.g., Mendelian randomization with proteomics, TWAS, colocalization).
• Lead team to perform cross-biobank analyses focused on identifying mechanisms underlying human genetic risk factors (e.g., LD score regression, eQTL mapping, scRNAseq).
• Lead team and coordinate with stakeholders across research to facilitate the use of germline genetics for discovery in neuro, immunology, and cardiovascular disease.
• Evaluate and prioritize multi‑modal, disease‑specific datasets that will enable deep understanding of causal human biology of priority disease areas.
• Coordinate with stakeholders across research to nominate, evaluate, and advance novel drug targets.
• Communicate findings and recommend follow‑up actions in multiple settings (including 1:1, seminars, project meetings, and external publications).

• Bachelor’s Degree with 15+ years of academic/industry experience
• Or Master’s Degree with 12+ years of academic/industry experience
• Or PhD with 8+ years of academic/industry experience
• 6+ years leadership experience

• PhD in statistical genetics or a related computational/quantitative discipline.
• 8+ or more years of relevant postdoctoral research and/or industry experience.
• Experience leading efforts to apply genetics to drug discovery.
• Deep scientific expertise in application of statistical genetic methods (GWAS, exWAS, Mendelian randomization, colocalization, polygenic risk scores).
• Advanced hands‑on knowledge of at least one high‑level programming language such as R or Python.
• Familiarity with functional genomics is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to advance multidisciplinary team projects.
• Managerial and mentorship experience in an industry setting required.

Cambridge Crossing: $239,890 – $290,687 (FTE). Additional incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility) may be available.

• Health Coverage:
  Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision care.
• Well‑Being Support:
  Programs such as BMS Well‑Being Account, BMS Living Life Better, and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).
• Financial Well‑Being and Protection: 401(k) plan, short‑ and long‑term disability, life insurance, accident insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection, personal liability protection, identity‑theft benefit, legal support, and survivor support.

• US Exempt Employees: flexible time off (unlimited, with manager approval), 11 paid national holidays (not applicable to employees in Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico or Rayzebio employees).
• Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico and Rayzebio Exempt, Non‑Exempt, Hourly Employees: 160 hours annual paid vacation for new hires with manager approval, 11 national holidays, and 3 optional holidays.
• Additional time off may include unlimited paid sick time, up to 2 paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military needs, and an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas and New Years Day.

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