Associate Director, Informatics

Kymera Therapeutics • Watertown, MA

1d • $160,000 - $240,000

About The Position

We are seeking a highly motivated Principal Scientific Data Engineer to lead and deliver Informatics solutions that directly support Research. This role is hands on and execution driven, with accountability for Informatics project delivery, operational data workflows, and close partnership with Research champions. The ideal candidate combines strong technical depth with pragmatic leadership, understands scientific data end to end, and can translate Research needs into scalable, reliable informatics capabilities.

Requirements

• Master’s degree or higher in a relevant STEM field (e.g., Computer Science, Bioinformatics, Computational, Data Science, or related discipline).
• 8+ years of relevant experience in Informatics, Data Engineering, or computational roles supporting scientific research.
• Demonstrated experience leading Informatics or data‑centric projects with cross‑functional stakeholders. Experience working with and managing external vendors and consultants.
• Advanced technical experience in: R (including R Shiny for interactive applications) Python SQL and relational databases Linux command-line environments
• Experience managing and supporting scientific software platforms such as CDD, D360, LiveDesign, or equivalent systems.
• Strong background in data management, including data modeling, curation, validation, and lifecycle management. Proven experience wrangling and integrating open‑source or public scientific datasets.
• Working knowledge of AWS or cloud‑based infrastructure concepts.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial tracking for Informatics initiatives.
• Prior people management or technical mentorship experience.
• Familiarity with additional programming languages or frameworks beyond R and Python.
• Understanding of the Chemistry DMTA (Design‑Make‑Test‑Analyze) cycle and its data flows.
• Experience with proteomics data processing and analysis workflows.
• Exposure to modern data engineering or analytics stacks (e.g., workflow orchestration, APIs, containerization).

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver Informatics projects supporting discovery from requirements through production.
• Act as a primary Informatics partner to Research champions; proactively identify opportunities to improve data storage, quality, and usability.
• Own and support day‑to‑day Research operations related to data management, automation, and scientific systems.
• Design, build, and maintain data pipelines, automation scripts, and analytical tools to improve operational efficiency.
• Administer, integrate, and optimize scientific data platforms (e.g., CDD Vault, D360, LiveDesign, or similar systems).
• Collaborate with IT and Cybersecurity on infrastructure, access controls, and system reliability.
• Manage external vendors and consultants: scope work, oversee delivery, review quality, and control costs.
• Work closely with IT/Informatics leadership to shape strategy and roadmap, with a strong focus on quality, scalability, maintainability, and future‑proofing.

Benefits

• Kymera offers a competitive compensation package that recognizes both results and capabilities through market-based, performance-driven pay.
• The anticipated base salary range for this role is $160,000 – $240,000, with eligibility for annual bonus, equity participation, and comprehensive benefits.
• Actual salary is based on a holistic evaluation of the specific role/level as well as each candidate’s depth of experience and the capabilities they bring to the position.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director