Statistical Genetics Platform Engineer at Eli Lilly and Company

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Healthcare, Pharmaceuticals, BiotechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • Master’s in Computer Science, Statistical Genetics, Bioinformatics or related field and 6+ years post-Master’s experience (in industry or large-scale non-academic institutions, e.g. Broad, NIH)
  • OR PhD in Computer Science, Statistical Genetics, Bioinformatics

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement robust, scalable computational pipelines for statistical genetics analyses, including workflows for GWAS, polygenic risk scores, fine-mapping, colocalization and variant annotation
  • Develop and maintain platform tools and APIs that enable researchers to efficiently process genomic data at scale (biobanks, population cohorts, multi-omics datasets)
  • Build infrastructure for reproducible research, including containerization, workflow orchestration, and version control for analytical pipelines
  • Optimize computational performance of statistical genetics algorithms and implement distributed computing solutions for large-scale analyses
  • Collaborate with statistical geneticists and computational biologists to translate methodological innovations into production-ready software
  • Establish best practices for data access, quality control, validation, and documentation across genomic analysis pipelines
  • Maintain and improve existing codebases, ensuring code quality, testing coverage, and comprehensive documentation
  • Monitor platform performance, solve issues, and implement improvements based on user feedback and evolving research needs
  • Support the integration of AI-based tools and required MLOps infrastructure

Skills

Statistical Genetics
Human Genetic Data
Data Analysis
Platform Engineering
Data Engineering
Genomics
Bioinformatics
GWAS
Python
R
Cloud Platforms
ETL
SQL

Eli Lilly and Company

Develops and delivers prescription medicines globally

About Eli Lilly and Company

Eli Lilly and Company is a global pharmaceutical company that focuses on discovering, developing, and delivering medicines to improve health. The company has a long history of scientific achievements, including the creation of insulin, the first life-saving treatment for diabetes. Lilly's operations involve extensive research and development to create new medications and enhance existing ones, ensuring they are safe and effective. Their products are primarily prescription medicines sold to healthcare providers for various medical conditions, including diabetes, cancer, and pain management. What sets Lilly apart from its competitors is its strong commitment to ethical practices and the protection of its products from counterfeiting. The company's goal is to enhance lives through innovative medical solutions while maintaining high standards of quality and ethics.

Indianapolis, IndianaHeadquarters
1876Year Founded
$1,180.1MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries
10,001+Employees

Risks

Competition from Novo Nordisk's Ozempic may impact tirzepatide's market share.
Potential construction delays in Indiana could affect GLP-1 drug production timelines.
Regulatory challenges may hinder Kisunla's expansion in new Alzheimer's markets.

Differentiation

Eli Lilly's rich history includes the first life-saving insulin treatment.
Lilly's strategic partnerships enhance its position in neurodegenerative disease treatments.
FDA approval of Zepbound opens new therapeutic markets for sleep disorder treatments.

Upsides

Lilly's $9 billion complex in Indiana boosts GLP-1 drug production capacity.
Kisunla's approval in China expands Lilly's Alzheimer's treatment market in Asia.
Collaboration with EVA Pharma enhances Lilly's reputation as socially responsible.

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