Scientific Manager with focus on program management

(Computational Biology) – Ghent, Belgium (hybrid/WFH)

Who are we?

Excelra is a leader in biopharma data and analytics, that uniquely blends scientific understanding with technological expertise. This dual mastery empowers innovative drug discovery and development, transforming research data into actionable insights for groundbreaking discovery.

We have locations in Hyderabad (head offices – India), Ghent (Belgium), London (UK), Utrecht (The Netherlands), and Boston/SFO (US).

www.excelra.com

We are seeking to hire a Scientific Manager for our Belgian offices (WFH/hybrid).

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Computational Biologist / Bioinformatician to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in computational biology and data analysis. An important focus of the candidate will be overseeing the program management of a key account, focusing on project deliverables, internal & external communication, (pre)scoping new projects and standardizing documentation.

Who are we looking for?

• You either hold a PhD degree in the domain of bioscience engineering, bioinformatics, statistical data analysis and have at least 1 year of industry experience or have 5+ years of equivalent work experience if you hold a MSc degree. You can demonstrate your experience in computational biology via peer-reviewed publications, contributions to public code repositories or relevant project work.
• You have acquired project management skills / experience outside of academia.
• You are organized and can keep all stakeholders aligned across multiple projects.
• You have in-depth knowledge of Python and R.
• Expert knowledge in one of the following fields is a plus: microbiome analysis, RNAseq (bulk, sc or spatial), WES/WGS, …
• You can plan, organize and execute several computational projects independently & simultaneously, communicating effectively with stakeholders along every step of the way, being guided by your team lead or program manager.
• You are able to summarize large amounts of results in a concise way, and effectively present them to clients within and outside your domain.
• You can manage multiple projects at the same time, effectively (re)assigning tasks.
• You are eligible to work and live in Belgium (hybrid setting: 1x/week @ office location in Ghent) and are open to visit our customers on-site on a quarterly basis.

What is expected of you?

• You enjoy project-based work and have a strong analytical mindset.
• You enjoy working in a multidisciplinary environment with people of diverse professional backgrounds (IT, (molecular) biology, chemistry, statistics, etc.) .
• You are communicative and customer focused.
• You are fluent in English, both written and verbally.
• You take initiative and have an eye for new opportunities.

What do we offer?

• A challenging job environment with advancement opportunitie.s
• Possibility to work from home in an international (global) setting – hybrid remote setting with possibility to connect with colleagues in Ghent on-site.
• A dynamic company with an open culture, easy communication and ambitious vision.
• A rich & global team with a mix of backgrounds, experiences and expertise.
• Independence and flexibility.
• An attractive salary package with extra-legal benefits (group pension plan, health plan, flexible vacation planning, …).

Interested?

Please send your resume and motivation letter to: Helen De Block, HR Director: [email protected]