Summary
Qatar Foundation is seeking an Integrated Omics Core Director to lead the core’s strategic, technical, and operational work in support of QPHI’s research and health applications. The role oversees laboratory workflows, quality standards, budgets, staffing, compliance, risk management, and performance metrics. It also leads the development of genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, and metabolomics platforms and collaborates with clinical, research, and external partners. Applicants need a relevant PhD or MD, at least 8 years of relevant experience including 3 years at a supervisory level, and a strong background in laboratory work and genomics.
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Key Result Areas:
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Provide strategic leadership and oversight for all Integrated Omics Core activities, ensuring alignment with QPHI’s mission to generate, integrate, and translate multi-omics data into clinical and public health applications.
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Direct and lead laboratory operations both technically and operationally, establishing functional procedures, work systems, and robust quality control measures to maintain internationally accredited standards.
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Oversee the Lab operations and Management functions, ensuring effective coordination of sample receipt, retrieval, processing, storage, and data generation to meet research and clinical timelines.
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Plan, monitor, and manage annual CAPEX, OPEX, and human resource requirements across the Integrated Omics Core, ensuring cost efficiency, sustainability, and compliance with QF/QPHI financial policies.
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Develop and implement policies, procedures, and guidelines in accordance with international best practices, ensuring compliance with biosafety, bioethics, and regulatory requirements.
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Drive the integration of omics research outputs with clinical initiatives, working closely with clinical, informatics, and translational medicine teams to maximize health impact.
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Represent QPHI at national and international forums to promote its omics capabilities, advocate for collaborations, and showcase research outcomes.
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Lead the development and deployment of new platforms in genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, and metabolomics, ensuring QPHI remains at the forefront of innovation.
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Ensure effective risk management, business continuity planning, and implementation of corrective actions across laboratory and omics operations.
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Establish and monitor strategic KPIs and performance metrics across omics functions, analyzing data to identify trends, drive improvements, and resolve operational issues.
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Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders—including QF entities, HMC, Sidra, MoPH, academia, and industry partners—to build synergies, manage partnerships, and support translational research.
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Other reasonable tasks as assigned by supervisor
Minimum Knowledge, Skills & Experience:
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PhD in one of the relevant biological or clinical sciences or Medical Doctorate (MD) with relevant experience
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8 years of relevant full-time work experience in a biomedical/ medical or healthcare field, 3 of which at a supervisory level
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Solid background in lab and Genomics
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Personnel management experience
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Outstanding organization and time management skills as well as interpersonal communication and presentation skills
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Excellent writing skills with the ability to draft and edit a variety of written reports and communications, to articulate ideas clearly and concisely, and to explain complex scientific concepts to non-scientists. Arabic proficiency is an advantage
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Proficiency in MS Office applications.