Ability to adapt to significant change that is inherent in development and innovation
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to translate technical and operational data into executive-level insights
PhD in Biological Sciences, Molecular Genetics, Human Genetics, or a related field, with 5 years of related work experience OR Master's degree in Genetic Counseling, Biological Sciences, Molecular Genetics, Human Genetics, or a related field, with 6 years of related work experience OR Bachelor's degree in Genetics, Biological Sciences, Molecular Genetics, Human Genetics, or a related field with 7 years of related work experience
Desire to work in and contribute to a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment
Variant interpretation, curation, and clinical reporting for NGS-based assays, including WGS, WES, and/or targeted panels
Director-level experience within a CLIA-certified diagnostic laboratory or similarly regulated clinical setting preferred
Experience with rapid or NICU whole genome sequencing (NICU WGS), including high-acuity clinical workflows, expedited turnaround requirements, and cross-functional coordination preferred
Demonstrated ability to independently lead complex initiatives and influence outcomes without direct people management responsibility
Demonstrated ability to understand, synthesize, and coherently evaluate complex genetic information.
Experience or strong interest in one or more clinical domains, including oncology, cardiology, neurology, carrier screening, metabolic disorders, pediatric diagnostics, cytogenomics, and/or exome analysis preferred
Cross-functional collaboration with laboratory, bioinformatics, product, quality, regulatory, or clinical development teams
Clinical genomics or molecular diagnostics experience in a CLIA-certified or similarly regulated laboratory environment
Experience supporting the development, launch, or scaling of clinical genomic assays or interpretation programs
Proven ability to operate at a Director level, balancing strategic planning with hands-on operational leadership
5 years of experience in operational leadership, including managing a team, workflow optimization, capacity planning, performance metrics, and cross-functional execution
Deep familiarity with next-generation sequencing technologies and clinical interpretation frameworks, including variant curation and assessment of clinical relevance preferred
Operational leadership supporting clinical interpretation or reporting workflows, including capacity planning, quality management, and process optimization
Knowledge of advanced copy number detection methodologies and copy number variant (CNV) interpretation across CMA and NGS-based platforms preferred
Demonstrated technical expertise with whole genome sequencing (WGS) and whole exome sequencing (WES), including strong understanding of clinical interpretation frameworks, reporting standards, and end-to-end workflows
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Demonstrated experience scaling clinical interpretation or reporting operations in a high-throughput, regulated environment preferred
Ability to follow standard operating procedures with accuracy and attention to detail
Strong understanding of clinical reporting operations, quality systems, and regulated laboratory environments (e.g., CLIA, CAP)