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Senior Bioinformatics Engineer – Pipeline Automation & Tool Development

Lonza Group AG is a Swiss multinational manufacturing company for the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and nutrition sectors, providing product development and custom manufacturing services.

Lonza

Employee count: 5000+

United Kingdom only

Senior Bioinformatics Engineer – Pipeline Automation & Tool Development

Relocation support and visa sponsorship available

Location: Cambridge or Slough

Travel: Travel between sites would be required

Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across five continents. While we work in science, there’s no magic formula to how we do it. Our greatest scientific solution is talented people working together, devising ideas that help businesses to help people. In exchange, we let our people own their careers. Their ideas, big and small, genuinely improve the world. And that’s the kind of work we want to be part of.

The role:

The Senior Bioinformatics Engineer will be responsible for developing efficient and high quality bioinformatic pipelines and data science software supporting the design, data processing, analysis, and reporting across Lonza R&D departments. They will be placed in the Bioinformatics & Data Science group and closely work with multi-disciplinary teams of bioinformaticians, lab scientists, biochemists and bioprocess engineers.  

Candidates for this role must have experience in developing and deploying multiple Nextflow pipelines in production environments!

What you’ll do:

  • Develop and maintainreusable bioinformatic pipelines supporting experimental design and data analysis of R&D projects and customer offerings.

  • Leadthe development, deploymentand onboarding of bioinformatic softwarefor Lonza’s multidisciplinary teams and customers. 

  • Implement frameworks that ensure standardization, reusability, and cost- and time-efficiency across bioinformatic pipelines and software.

  • Drive digital innovation in biomanufacturing by enhancing data science, bioinformatics and statistical capabilities. 

  • Manage collaborations with internal stakeholders and external academic and commercial partners.

  • Lead, mentor and train junior team members. 

What we’re looking for:

  • MSc or PhD in bioinformatics, computer science, data science or a related field, or equivalent experience.

  • Must have experience in developing and deployingmultiple Nextflow pipelines in production environments.

  • Excellent knowledge with software engineering guidelines: version control (e.g., Git), CI/CD, containerization (e.g., Docker), and unit/pipeline testing frameworks (e.g. testthat, nf-test).

  • Proficiency in programming in R or python.

  • Experience in developing and deploying GUI-based bioinformatic tools facilitating experimental design and analyses.

  • Broad expertise in analyzing and interpreting omics and other biological datasets, including statistical and visualization methods.

  • Ability to lead projects and communicate complex bioinformatics concepts effectively in a business setting

People come to Lonza for the challenge and creativity of solving complex problems and developing new ideas in life sciences. In return, we offer the satisfaction that comes with improving lives all around the world. The satisfaction that comes with making a meaningful difference.

Lonza is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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At Lonza, we are at the forefront of revolutionizing the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and nutrition sectors through groundbreaking technology and scientific expertise. Founded in 1897 in the Swiss Alps, our journey began with hydroelectricity and C2 chemistry, evolving through nitrogen chemistry and petrochemistry before dedicating ourselves to fine chemistry and biochemistry. This rich history of innovation has positioned us as a global leader and the original Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO). We empower our customers, ranging from emerging biotechs to global pharmaceutical giants, to transform their therapeutic discoveries into life-saving and life-enhancing treatments for patients worldwide. Our commitment to pioneering science, smart technology, and lean manufacturing sets the pace in the CDMO industry.

Our technological advancements span a wide array of services, from early development to drug substance and drug product manufacturing. We lead in established and emerging technologies, including mammalian biologics, small molecules, highly potent active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), bioconjugates, mRNA, microbial, and cell and gene therapies. This comprehensive suite of capabilities allows us to provide integrated solutions tailored to our customers' complex needs throughout the entire treatment lifecycle. A pivotal moment in our recent history was our role in the global production of raw materials for the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, showcasing our capacity for rapid response and large-scale manufacturing of critical medicines. We continuously invest in expanding our global network of over 30 sites across five continents and in cutting-edge technologies to address not only current but also future healthcare challenges. Our 'One Lonza' strategy, powered by our unique core competencies, is designed to generate long-term value and solidify our position as the partner of choice for the global biopharma industry in its quest to bring breakthrough innovations to patients in need.

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