Genomic Applications Manager

Genomic Applications Manager

Oxford Nanopore Technologies

Oxford, United Kingdom

Role Summary:

Reporting to the Snr. Director, Genomic Applications, the successful candidate will lead and manage a team responsible for delivering proof-of-concept studies across a range of applied market segments. The team will evaluate the performance of nanopore sequencing in new applications, identify technical or workflow gaps, and provide initial solutions or assessments of how these gaps can be addressed.

This role will involve designing and overseeing experimental studies, analysing results, and generating high-quality data packages and presentations to support internal decision making and customer engagement. The successful candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams in Oxford to remain aligned with the latest technology developments and to help assess the suitability of emerging nanopore capabilities for new applications and markets.

Other responsibilities include:

• Leading and managing a laboratory-based proof-of-concept team within Genomic Applications;
• Designing and executing proof-of-concept studies to evaluate nanopore sequencing performance in new applied market applications;
• Identifying workflow, assay, or technology gaps and proposing potential solutions or development pathways;
• Supporting the assessment and early-stage development of new sequencing applications using ONT’s nanopore platform;
• Preparation and QC of sequencing analytes and libraries for experimental studies;
• Analysing and interpreting experimental data, including basic bioinformatic analysis where appropriate;
• Generating clear summaries, reports, and presentation materials to communicate findings to internal stakeholders;
• Collaborating with internal scientific and product development teams to support application evaluation and technology adoption;
• Managing laboratory activities, supporting team development, and assisting junior scientists with experimental and analytical tasks;
• Contributing to the continuous improvement of laboratory workflows, experimental design, and proof-of-concept evaluation processes.

What We're Looking For...

We'll expect you to have undertaken successful experimental research from initial concept through to execution and interpretation. This should include experience with DNA and/or RNA manipulation and preferably next-generation sequencing technologies. You will have strong knowledge of molecular biology techniques and sequencing workflows, including sample preparation, library preparation, and quality control methods.

Experience in evaluating new technologies, troubleshooting experimental workflows, and identifying practical solutions to technical challenges would be highly advantageous. You should be comfortable working across multiple projects simultaneously and capable of leading and motivating a scientific team in a fast-paced environment.

In addition, you will possess excellent communication and problem-solving skills and be able to clearly present scientific findings to a range of audiences. A PhD in molecular biology, genetics, genomics, microbiology, or a related discipline is required, ideally alongside relevant postdoctoral and/or biotechnology industry experience.

This role will suit a proactive, organised, and scientifically curious individual with a collaborative approach and the ability to lead effectively in a dynamic environment.