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Job Title: Senior Director, Lipidomics

Location: California, USA

Company Overview: Join a pioneering biotech company at the forefront of lipidomics research, dedicated to transforming healthcare through innovative discoveries. As a well-funded organization located in the vibrant biotech hub of California, our client is committed to pushing the boundaries of lipidomics to unlock novel therapeutic avenues and improve patient outcomes. Join us in our mission to revolutionize the understanding and treatment of complex diseases.

Position Overview: We are seeking a highly experienced and dynamic Senior Director of Lipidomics to lead their lipidomics research team. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in lipidomics methodologies, a strong track record of scientific innovation, and proven leadership skills to drive the development of transformative lipid-based therapies.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Leadership: Provide strategic direction for the lipidomics research program, aligning with the company's overall scientific and business objectives.
2. Team Management: Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of talented scientists and researchers to drive excellence in lipidomics research.
3. Research and Development: Oversee the design, execution, and interpretation of lipidomics studies to elucidate disease mechanisms, identify biomarkers, and validate therapeutic targets.
4. Collaboration: Foster collaborations with internal and external stakeholders, including academic partners, contract research organizations, and industry collaborators, to advance lipidomics research and development initiatives.
5. Technology Evaluation: Stay abreast of emerging technologies and methodologies in lipidomics and evaluate their potential applications to enhance research capabilities and accelerate therapeutic discovery.
6. Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards in all lipidomics research activities, including data management, documentation, and reporting.
7. Communication and Presentation: Effectively communicate scientific findings, strategies, and progress to senior management, stakeholders, and external audiences through presentations, publications, and conference participation.
8. Budget and Resource Management: Manage the lipidomics research budget and resources efficiently to optimize productivity and deliver results in a timely manner.

Qualifications:

1. Ph.D. or equivalent degree in biochemistry, molecular biology, pharmacology, or a related field.
2. Extensive experience (minimum 5-10 years) in lipidomics research, with a focus on lipid metabolism, lipid signaling, and lipid-related diseases.
3. Proven track record of scientific innovation, evidenced by publications in peer-reviewed journals and contributions to the field of lipidomics.
4. Strong leadership and management skills, with previous experience leading multidisciplinary research teams in a biotech or pharmaceutical setting.
5. Expertise in a wide range of lipidomics methodologies, including mass spectrometry, chromatography, lipid extraction techniques, and data analysis tools.
6. Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex scientific concepts clearly and effectively to diverse audiences.
7. Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders to achieve scientific and business objectives.
8. Experience in drug discovery and development, particularly in lipid-based therapeutics, is desirable but not essential.