Sr Scientist, Bioinformatics

About Servier  

Servier in the U.S. is a Boston-based, commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company launched by Servier Group in 2018. As a privately held organization, Servier is uniquely positioned to advance cutting-edge science, tackle underserved therapeutic areas, and make patients the focus of every strategic decision.  

Role Summary 

We are searching for a talented bioinformatics Senior Scientist to join our Data Science team.  The Senior Scientist will be performing Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) data analysis and interpretation for multiple Oncology programs.  This individual will be integrated with program teams, contributing to study design, data analysis, and internal / external communication of results.  The candidate is expected to drive projects by translating bioinformatics analysis results into biological insights and testable hypotheses. 

Primary Responsibilities 

• Design, analyse, and interpret genomic studies in Exploratory and Clinical Oncology programs at Servier. 

• Work closely with cross-functional program team members to think deeply about novel target biology and drugging strategy. 

  • Address key biological questions using available genomic data. 

  • Propose new experiments based on analysis results. 

• Use public and proprietary NGS data to identify: 

  • Novel cancer targets 

  • Patient selection hypotheses

  • Combination treatment strategies 

• Conduct analyses of NGS data, including:

  • Analysis workflow development (WDL / CWL / Nextflow) 

  • New method implementation and assessment 

  • Data visualization and interpretation 

• Deliver scientific presentations and publications. 

Education and Required Skills 

• Ph.D. in Computational Biology, Biology, Statistics, or a related field, with at least 5 years of working experience in Drug Discovery and/or Translational setting, preferably in Oncology and/or Immunology.  

• Publication track record demonstrating ability to translate Bioinformatics analysis results into new biological insights. 

• Expertise in processing and analysis of next-generation sequencing data (RNA, DNA, DNA methylation).   

• Familiarity with TCGA and other publicly available oncology datasets, cell line and in vivo shRNA/CRISPR screening.  

• Strong hands-on programming skills: especially R/Bioconductor, Python, SQL, Unix & cluster computing environment. 

• Experience with data visualization tools (ggplot2, RStudio Connect/Shiny). 

• Excellent cross-functional communication skills.   

• Strong organizational skills; self-motivated and able to work independently or in a small team.  

Travel and Location 

• This employee will be based in Boston, MA and will be expected to work in the office at least 2-3 times a week. 

Servier’s Commitment 

Servier is committed to modeling diversity, equity, and inclusion within the industry. We are dedicated to fostering an environment that maintains equitable treatment for all and we welcome applicants who are passionate, committed, and innovative individuals. We encourage candidates to apply to our open roles as we are always willing to consider experiences and skills beyond what is listed in the job description.  

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.