Vice President, Genomics Operations bei Discovery Life Sciences

About Discovery Life Sciences & Position:

Discovery Life Sciences is a global market leader in biospecimen solutions and specialty laboratory services, offering an extensive range of products and services to support drug discovery and development. With a network of laboratories and offices across the United States and Europe, we serve customers in North America, Europe and Asia Pacific regions. Discovery is committed to advancing scientific research and improving health care outcomes. We are dedicated to accelerating the discovery and development of new therapies and diagnostics by providing the highest quality biospecimens, in vitro preclinical products, and cell and gene therapy starting materials, coupled with specialty lab services.
The VP, Genomics contributes to our mission by providing strategic oversight for all US genomic operations and ensuring adherence to GCLP, CAP and CLIA standards.

Why Join Us:

At Discovery, this position will have the opportunity to lead a talented Genomics team and make a significant impact on the growth and success of a pioneering company in the biotech and life sciences industry. We offer a collaborative and innovative work environment, competitive compensation, and the chance to work on groundbreaking projects that contribute to improving patient outcomes globally.

Must-Have Qualifications (Education, Skills, Experience):

• Minimum of 10 years of laboratory experience to include Next Generation Sequencing and molecular testing
• Demonstrated progressive managerial experience – minimum of 5 years; must have strong leadership, influencing and management skills.
• Experience with leading genomics operations with strong understanding of clinical operations, RNA/DNA analysis, library preparation, QC, bioinformatics, clinical trials and Next-Generation Sequencing.
• Must be commercially minded with the ability to provide strategic advisory support to sales teams in efforts to drive revenue growth.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize assignments and resolve multiple complex problems simultaneously.
• Keen attention to detail and ability to follow standard operating procedures.
• Ability to communicate with peer level managers to resolve issues that impact multiple departments.
• Previous work experience in a College of American Pathologists (CAP) or Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments-certified (CLIA) facility preferred.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership & Operations:
  • Lead day-to-day operations of genomics labs and clinical programs.
  • Manage lab performance via workflow improvements.
  • Ensure operational alignment with scientific and business goals.
  • Develop and manage the operations budget effectively.
• Scientific & Technical Oversight:
  • Support assay development and SOP optimization.
  • Ensure sample processing meets CLIA/CAP, GMP/GCLP standards.
  • Troubleshoot lab processes and optimize workflows.
  • Oversee quality, accuracy, and reliability of genomic data.
• Quality & Compliance:
  • Collaborate with Quality to ensure SOPs, CAPAs, and compliance.
  • Maintain compliance with laws and regulatory requirements.
  • Use metrics to guide decisions and improve productivity.
• Collaboration & Stakeholder Management:
  • Work closely with internal teams (R&D, scientific affairs, etc.).
  • Develop strong relationships with stakeholders and leadership.
  • Collaborate on cross-functional projects involving multiple technologies.
  • Manage vendor contracts and external service providers.
• Customer & Business Development:
  • Oversee customer challenges and ensure effective solutions.
  • Contribute to business growth by supporting new and existing clients.
  • Travel for customer visits and business development activities.
• Staff & Team Management:
  • Define job expectations and manage team performance.
  • Coach, counsel, and discipline employees as needed.
  • Foster a high-performance culture with clear goals and metrics.

Compensation and Benefits:

Discovery Life Sciences is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices, and we strive to provide employees with total compensation packages that are market competitive. The exact base pay offered for this role will depend on various factors, including but not limited to qualifications, skills, and experience.

The annual salary is only one part of the total compensation package. Other benefits include:

• Benefits package options include free medical, dental, vision, and life for employees, which start on the first day of employment. Discovery covers 85% of the cost for eligible dependents.
• Inclusion in executive unlimited paid time off (UPTO) program.
• 401(k) match program which starts on the first day of employment.
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment that values diversity.
• Employee Referral Program and Colleague Recognition Program.

Location and work hours:

• Onsite at a Huntsville, AL office
• Relocation support is available for the selected qualified candidate relocate to Huntsville, AL.
• Up to 20% domestic and international travel required for site meetings and customer meetings.

Join Discovery and lead our finance & accounting efforts to enable the discovery and development of new therapeutics that improve patient outcomes.

Apply Now to join our team!
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Discovery Life Sciences is proud to be an equal opportunity employer – Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by law. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.