National Bioinformatics Director

1 week ago

Dublin Pike, Ireland European Society of Human Genetics Full time

Overview
Employer National Genetics and Genomics Office, Health Service Executive
Location Dublin, Ireland

Details: Download Job Description

The National Genetics and Genomics Office (NGGO) is charged with driving the implementation of the National Strategy for Accelerating Genetic and Genomic Medicine in Ireland (Genomics Strategy). A Five-Year Plan (2025-2029) has been developed under the following key areas of focus:

Coordinating a national approach to genetics and genomics

Ensuring Patient and Public involvement and partnerships

Building the genetics and genomics workforce for the future

Enhancing genetics and genomics clinical services

Strengthening infrastructure to drive advances in genetics and genomics.

Role
The National Bioinformatics Director will provide leadership and bioinformatics subject matter expertise while working with key stakeholders to ensure the successful implementation and delivery of the National Strategy for Accelerating Genetic and Genomic Medicine in Ireland and as a member of the HSE’s National Genetics and Genomics Office leadership team.

Start of job: 14.07.2025

Job Requirements

1. Professional Qualifications and Experience:

Possess a PhD in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology or Genomics

A minimum of 7 years post qualification full time experience in a laboratory/ clinical bioinformatics.

A minimum of 5 years senior management experience in a clinical diagnostic laboratory/ clinical bioinformatics.

Significant strategic leadership experience in genetic and genomic bioinformatics services at a senior level including experience working on national projects/national groups, as relevant to this role.

A proven track record in the management and delivery of significant change programmes within a complex organisation, as relevant to this role.

Experience of managing and working collaboratively with multiple internal and external stakeholders and proven ability to collaborate and work effectively with service delivery partners within well-structured governance relationships, as relevant to this role.

Have published work in peer review publications.

Have the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability and management ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office.

2. Health: A candidate for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.

3. Character: Each candidate for and any person holding the office must be of good character.

Apply Information
Catherine Harvey

catherine.harvey1@hse.ie

Job Type: Fulltime

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