Senior Manager Gene Reading Bioinformatics

Overview

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Company: Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT)
Location: Sunnyvale, CA
Employment Type: Full Time
Date Posted: 02/16/2026
Job Categories: Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical

The Sr. Manager Gene Reading Bioinformatics will lead a team of bioinformaticians and collaborate with other R&D and business unit teams to identify and execute on high-value product development opportunities. This role provides both technical and strategic leadership in Next Generation Sequencing (NGS)-related product development aligned with IDTs strategy.

• Manage and direct staff, including hiring, training, coaching, performance management, talent development, and in collaboration with direct reports, sets annual performance objectives and development goals.
• Plan resources and achieve project milestones and timelines.
• Collaborate with the business unit to engage with NGS customers, identify new projects, manage project priority, and protect IDT patent positions.
• Establish productive collaborations with key opinion leaders and other Danaher operating companies to drive innovative technology and product development.
• Support the integration of R&D activities with global business plans and serve as an advisor to executive leadership.
• Lead the development data analysis and oligo design software, including the development and patenting of new technologies.
• Present new technologies or products at scientific conferences and customer sites.

• Minimum of Bachelors degree with 15 years of research and development experience, 5 years in the biotech industry, and 2 years managing a team.
• Expert knowledge and experience in Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) Bioinformatics
• Significant prior experience working at the wet bench or leading team members working at the wet bench.
• Strong understanding of the underlying biochemistry of NGS library preparation and associated technologies.
• Prior experience with writing patents and/or supporting patent prosecution (IP).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Deep understanding of the current and predicted future state of the NGS market, with experience engaging with customers to address market and technical needs.

• Ability to travel to other sites and conferences, expected to be < 10% of the time

• Expertise in genetic disease, clinical testing, and oncology.

IDT, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. The annual salary range for this role is $180,000- $210,000. This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future.

This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay. We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

Note:

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