Director of Computational Biology - BioTech Drug Discovery

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)

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

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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