Target Informatics

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Purpose and Scope :

Responsible for providing bioinformatics expertise to drug target selection, translational research, patient selection strategy for multiple I-Lab drug discovery programs from inception to early clinical stage. Develop bioinformatics analysis plans, perform hands-on analyses, and generate reports on internal and external data sets related to Astellas / partner discovery programs. Responsibilities also include developing new bioinformatics capabilities to support new modalities and therapeutic focus areas.

Essential Job Responsibilities :

• A leader / expert that makes strategic recommendations that guide key I-Lab decisions.
• The selected candidate will lead bioinformatics strategy and develop analysis plans to address I-Lab functional and project teams to address target discovery and validation questions.
• Utilizes state of the art bioinformatics methods, internal and external data to address target discovery and validation questions related to target and biomarker identification and indication selection.
• Supports data ingestion and conducts analysis using target discovery and biomarker data management platforms.
• Selects the appropriate human genetics, omics, RWD and other data sets and analytical approaches for drug target identification and validation to support drug research.
• Develop new analysis tools and databases to meet the current and future portfolio needs as needed.
• Identifies, evaluates and champions external science (biotech / academic collaborator) to complement internal capabilities.
• Establishes a strong network internally with I-Lab, EDTS, and R&DX colleagues across Astellas primarily in the US and Japan and is recognized as one of the key Bioinformatics & AI leaders in Astellas.