Vice President, Genome Technologies

New York Genome Center•New York, NY

49d•$270,000 - $350,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Vice President, Genome Technologies is responsible for providing scientific, strategic and operational leadership for the New York Genome Center’s genome technology enterprise, encompassing high-throughput research sequencing, single-cell and spatial genomics, emerging multiomic technologies, laboratory automation, and technology innovation. This person will lead NYGC’s genome technology strategy and operations, integrating cutting‑edge innovation with large‑scale, high‑throughput execution to enable transformative, collaborative science. The Vice President will develop and execute a long-term technology strategy that positions NYGC at the forefront of genome science while ensuring operational excellence in support of large-scale collaborative research, institutional initiatives, and externally funded programs. As a recognized scientific leader, the Vice President will contribute intellectually to the Center's research direction, foster strategic partnerships, and lead the development of innovative genomic technologies and research programs. Working closely with the Scientific Director & CEO and other executive leaders, the Vice President will shape NYGC's scientific priorities, expand its national research portfolio, cultivate collaborations with academic, clinical, government, and industry partners, and help establish NYGC as a global leader in genome technologies and AI-enabled genomic research. This position serves as a member of the Executive Management Team and oversees the Center's Genome Technologies organization, including research sequencing, technology development, project management, laboratory operations, and associated scientific support functions.

Requirements

PhD or MD or MD/PhD required with strong scientific credentials
An internationally recognized scientific leader with an outstanding record of innovation in genomics, genome technologies, or related disciplines
Demonstrated ability to translate scientific vision into scalable, high‑throughput operations, including oversight of large‑scale sequencing production, cost optimization, and delivery against project timelines
Demonstrated success leading large multidisciplinary scientific organizations and complex collaborative research programs, including serving as PI or Co-PI on externally funded research programs (e.g., NIH grants)
Established record of high-impact scientific publications
Demonstrated success developing strategic partnerships with academic institutions, government agencies, and industry
Experience managing multimillion-dollar scientific programs and operating budgets
Demonstrated ability to translate emerging technologies into scalable research platforms
Deep knowledge of next-generation sequencing technologies and genomic analysis
10+ years of management experience with a strong commitment to developing teams
Exceptional ability to bridge scientific vision with operational execution
Strong communication, collaboration, and influencing skills across scientific and administrative stakeholders
Ability to thrive in a dynamic, evolving, and research-driven environment

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Responsibilities

Provides scientific leadership and technical expertise to shape major institutional initiatives, partnerships, and collaborative research programs
Serves as a scientific thought partner in defining NYGC’s research direction, including emerging opportunities in genomics, sequencing technologies, and large-scale data generation
Builds and sustains multi-institutional collaborations with academia, healthcare systems, nonprofit organizations, and industry
Plays a central role in developing and leading NIH and other grant applications, serving as Principal Investigator (PI) or Co-PI on major proposals
Represents the Center externally as a scientific leader to the genomics community, including NIH, other funding agencies, and key partners
Contributes to the development of consortia, partnerships, and collaborative research programs that expand NYGC’s scientific and funding footprint
Advances a strategy focused on collaborative science and funded research, complementing service-based sequencing activities
Develops a multi-year technology roadmap that anticipates emerging scientific opportunities and positions NYGC as a leader in genome technologies
Identifies, evaluates, and implements transformative technologies spanning sequencing, single-cell, spatial, long-read, genome engineering, multiomic, and future genomic platforms
Establishes strategic partnerships with biotechnology companies to provide NYGC investigators and collaborators with early access to emerging technologies
Partners closely with computational scientists and AI researchers to develop datasets and technology platforms that accelerate AI-enabled genome interpretation and biological discovery
Partners closely with NYGC faculty to align technology development with investigator‑initiated science and institutional priorities, ensuring strong integration between platform capabilities and internal research programs
Promotes high-impact collaborative publications that showcase NYGC's scientific and technological leadership
Provides scientific and operational leadership for NYGC's genome technology platforms, ensuring they remain at the forefront of scientific innovation and support the Center's evolving research priorities
Oversees technology evaluation, validation, implementation, and lifecycle management across all research platforms
Ensures technology platforms are scalable, reproducible, cost-effective, and capable of supporting large collaborative projects
Works closely with NYGC faculty to translate emerging biological questions into innovative technology solutions
Leads development of programs involving our Institutional Founding Members (IFMs), hospitals, and research collaborators
Develops annual operating and capital budgets for Genome Technologies
Oversees strategic investments in instrumentation, automation, laboratory infrastructure, and technology platforms
Establishes operational metrics and quality indicators to ensure scientific excellence, efficiency, and customer satisfaction
Accountable for execution of sequencing operations in support of scientifically driven projects and grants
Oversees prioritization and delivery of research projects, ensuring alignment with grant commitments and scientific objectives
Drives improvements in efficiency, scalability, and quality of sequencing operations
Oversees adoption and implementation of new sequencing technologies and methodologies
Provides deep expertise in next-generation sequencing (NGS) and related technologies
Optimizes laboratory capacity, resource allocation, and operational workflows to maximize efficiency, meet project timelines, and support institutional research priorities
Partners with Finance to develop and maintain sustainable pricing and cost-recovery models for genomics services
Monitors external market trends, competitive genomics capabilities, and emerging technologies to inform strategic planning and maintain operational excellence
Negotiates strategic agreements with technology vendors, suppliers, and external partners to optimize cost, service quality, and access to innovative genomic technologies
Plays a leading role in expanding NYGC’s grant portfolio, particularly NIH and large-scale collaborative funding
Contributes to and helps lead the Grant Development Group with scientific vision and strategic insight
Provides leadership across all phases of proposal development, especially for multi-PI, center, and consortium grants
Works closely with Research Administration to ensure high-quality, competitive submissions
Helps build sustainable funding streams through programmatic, consortium-based, and investigator-initiated grants
Represents NYGC in settings that advance funding, partnerships, and scientific visibility
Identifies new strategic funding opportunities involving technology development, large-scale collaborative genomics, and national research infrastructure
Develops programmatic initiatives that generate sustainable external funding while advancing NYGC's long-term scientific mission
Recruits, develops, and inspires an exceptional multidisciplinary team of scientists, engineers, laboratory leaders, project managers, and operational professionals dedicated to advancing genome science
Builds a culture of scientific rigor, innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Recruits outstanding scientific and operational talent
Develops future scientific leaders through mentoring, coaching, and succession planning
Promotes collaboration across research, informatics, AI, operations, and clinical genomics
Creates an inclusive, mission-driven organization focused on scientific excellence
Develops and implements the Center's technology innovation strategy
Evaluates emerging technologies and establishes pilot programs
Partners with faculty to develop novel experimental platforms
Builds collaborations with technology companies to accelerate innovation
Positions NYGC as an early adopter and national demonstration site for next-generation genomic technologies