Lead Solutions Engineer

Lead Solutions Engineer - Bioinformatics (Hybrid; 3 days in office); Position based near the Dallas, TX metro area

Job Description

The Lead Solutions Engineer is responsible for overseeing and leading technical design, implementation and delivery of projects aiming to launch new diagnostic tests and services. The lead solutions engineer acts as the technical owner for bioinformatics in a project, being responsible for the end-to-end solution from technical side. They also engage with the stakeholders of bioinformatics, leading communication and coordinating work, supporting project manager with status of the work, timelines and LOEs. They also solicit information within bioinformatics, working in tight collaboration with platform / product directors and teams to ensure alignment on technology strategy and that best fitting software systems are used in project level solution architecture. This position requires a proactive and flexible mindset, strong communication skills, and a commitment to continuous learning and innovation. This position also requires expertise in software development processes under FDA design control.

Responsibilities

Technical Leadership :

• Lead technical design, implementation and delivery of projects aiming to launch new diagnostic tests and services. Act as technical owner for your project, being responsible for the end-to-end solution from technical side.
• Work with cross-functional partners from business, operations, IT, R&D lab, geneticists, medical directors, and other bioinformatics stakeholders to create solutions that meet business and operational requirements.
• Lead solution architecture and interface design including system architecture for bioinformatics and detailed data flow mapping.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure compliance of the solution with internal and external IT security and clinical policies and processes. Collaborate with quality team members across the organization to ensure compliance with FDA design control requirements.
• Work with bioinformatics domain leaders to select appropriate technology platforms for each step in the diagnostic process.
• Oversee end-to-end testing and diagnostic test validation activities with the project team.
• Lead the technical documentation and plan and execute handover to operations to ensure effective launch and operation of the solution.
• Work with project management and report on progress, analyze risks and escalate issues to ensure accurate project management.

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No formal certification is required, but expertise in software architecture, API development, and modern development tools is essential.