Director - Integrated Genomics Services

The Director - Integrated Genomics Services is responsible for leading multiple teams of talented and passionate managers, research specialists and informaticians spread across the Genomics/Omics/Biorepository, Bioinformatics and Zebrafish Core Facilities. 

The primary focus is the day-to-day operational oversight and strategic management of the various IGS teams, in order to support internal and external life science projects from the clinical, translational and basic research communities throughout the whole sample-to-data lifecycle. The incumbent is responsible for new technology developments, implementation of clinical tests and novel services supporting clinical and translational users alike. S/he is responsible for team member training, networking with other core facilities, is an important technical leader who thinks independently, innovates, analyzes, troubleshoots and resolves complex technical problems on all aspects of technology platforms, SOP, data generation and data analysis. A key aspect of the role is to develop academic and commercial opportunities for collaboration and revenue generation.

The incumbent is also a proven strategic leader with the ability to strategically manage and operationally advise other service-focused scientific groups such as the Zebrafish Core. The Director - Integrated Genomics Services demonstrates the ability to learn quickly about new fields and interact and lead other scientists and managers with integrity, cultural sensitivity and emotional intelligence.

Sidra Medicine a healthy population is essential to a strong, prosperous society, and throughout 2020, Sidra continued to provide uninterrupted comprehensive specialist healthcare services for children and young people; and exceptional maternity, gynecology, and reproductive medical services for women, previously unavailable in Qatar and the region.” – H.H Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Chairperson of Qatar Foundation 
Sidra Medicine represents the vision of Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser who serves as its Chairperson. This high-tech facility is home to world-class patient care, scientific expertise, and educational resources.