Principal Bioinformatics Scientist
Veracyte · San Diego, California, United States; South San Francisco, California, United States · US
Clinical Data Science
On-site
Not yet analysed
Demand80
Career growth85
Healthcare fit25
Remote potential70
5-year outlook
Principal-level bioinformatics roles in cancer diagnostics command competitive salaries, with strong growth potential as MRD testing expands. Expect compensation in the top tier for scientific leadership.
Clinical license
Not required
Applicant reach
narrow
Seniority
senior
Employment type
full-time
Date found
2026-09-06
Intelligence details
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For clinicians with strong computational and NGS background, this is a great opportunity to impact cancer care. For typical clinicians without such expertise, it's not a fit.
Who should apply
Clinicians with PhD in bioinformatics, computational biology, or extensive NGS experience, such as physician-scientists or those with dual degrees.
CV angle
Highlight clinical understanding of cancer and patient care, combined with bioinformatics skills. Emphasize any experience with genomic data, assay development, and regulatory knowledge.
Skills to highlight
- NGS data analysis
- variant calling
- ctDNA analysis
- assay validation
- regulatory compliance (CAP/CLIA, FDA)
- pipeline development
- cross-functional collaboration
- cancer genomics
Role summary
Senior bioinformatics leader responsible for developing and validating computational methods for MRD cancer tests, working with wet-lab and regulatory teams.
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