Robert Walters
Director of Computational Biology - BioTech Drug Discovery
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Our client is a seed stage TechBio (£2.7m funding) building a platform solution for identifying drug targets for neurological diseases with in-vitro validation.
About the role
Lead computational biology strategy for target identification in neurology, combining hands-on pipeline development with scientific leadership and cross-functional collaboration.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead QTL mapping and integrate multi-omics / functional genomics for target prioritisation
- Build and own multi-omics pipelines (QC, normalisation, analysis)
- Collaborate with ML engineers on model design, feature selection, training, evaluation, interpretation
- Define and maintain knowledge graph schemas and computational evidence layers
- Translate outputs into biological hypotheses and support in vitro validation & assay design
- Shape strategy, mentor team, and drive best practices (reproducibility, documentation)
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Requirements
- PhD + 5-8 years in computational biology (multi-omic target discovery)
- Strong Python, R, HPC/cloud computing
- Experience with transcriptomics, proteomics, epigenomics
- Proven work in target discovery, prioritisation, in silico validation
- Strong statistical analysis & data visualisation
- Neurology / neurodegeneration experience (preferred)
- Biotech/pharma background + strong communication & problem-solving
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Summary
Hands-on leader driving multi-omics target discovery, integrating ML and data platforms, and working closely with experimental teams in a neurology-focused biotech.
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