Vice President, Genome Technologies

Responsibilities

• Provide scientific, strategic, and operational leadership for the genome technology enterprise, including high-throughput sequencing, single-cell/spatial genomics, and laboratory automation.
• Develop and execute a long-term technology roadmap to position the Center at the forefront of genome science.
• Lead the development of NIH and other major grant applications, serving as PI or Co-PI on significant proposals.
• Build and sustain multi-institutional collaborations with academia, healthcare systems, nonprofit organizations, and industry partners.
• Oversee research operations, including technology evaluation, implementation, and lifecycle management across all platforms.
• Manage annual operating and capital budgets, including strategic investments in instrumentation and infrastructure.
• Recruit, mentor, and lead a multidisciplinary team of scientists, engineers, and operational professionals.
• Partner with computational scientists and AI researchers to develop datasets that accelerate biological discovery.

Requirements

• PhD, MD, or MD/PhD with strong scientific credentials.
• Internationally recognized scientific leadership with a record of innovation in genomics.
• 10+ years of management experience leading large multidisciplinary scientific organizations.
• Proven success as a PI or Co-PI on major externally funded research programs (e.g., NIH grants).
• Established record of high-impact scientific publications.
• Experience managing multimillion-dollar scientific programs and operating budgets.
• Deep technical knowledge of next-generation sequencing (NGS) and genomic analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to translate emerging technologies into scalable, high-throughput research platforms.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $270,000 - $350,000 per year.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Generous time off, including vacation, holidays, sick leave, and a paid winter break.
• Employee tuition reimbursement and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Visa sponsorship and relocation assistance available.

About the Company

The New York Genome Center (NYGC) is an independent, nonprofit, academic research organization dedicated to advancing genomic research. Based in Lower Manhattan, NYGC focuses on disease-based research in neuropsychiatric diseases, neurodegenerative diseases, and cancer. We work in close affiliation with leading academic medical centers and research universities to develop new approaches for diagnosing and treating complex diseases through cutting-edge genomic tools and analytics.