APPLIED GENOMICS LEAD King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre (Gen. Org.)

Summary
Leads and manages advanced translational activities and development programs, such as gene therapy, vaccine platforms, and molecular therapeutics. Coordinates with academic, clinical, and industry partners to advance investigational technologies toward clinical readiness and regulatory compliance. Supports the strategic expansion of translational programs within the Genomic Medicine Center of Excellence (GMCoE).
Essential Responsibilities and Duties
• Leads translational programs in gene therapy, molecular therapeutics, or other platform technologies in alignment with institutional priorities.
• Provides scientific oversight of experimental design,data interpretation, and troubleshooting across ongoing translational projects.
• Designs, evaluates, and implements advanced delivery systems and therapeutic modalities, to ensure scientific robustness of translational outputs.
• Conceives and leads scientific hypothesis-driven studies that advance therapeutic understanding, with potential to generate new IP, collaborations, or development pathways.
• Interfaces with regulatory affairs teams to ensure compliance with local and international standards (FDA, EMA, SFDA).
• Coordinates cross-functional project teams across academia, healthcare, and industry partners, and actively participates in strategy discussions.
• Contributes to scientific outputs, such as peer-reviewed publications, as appropriate to project scope and collaboration opportunities.
• Leads internal technical reviews and data-driven go/no-godecisions at key project milestones, ensuring scientific integrity and developmental feasibility.
• Presents outcomes at relevant national and international meetings, and participates in GMCoE seminars and conferences.
• Writes new research proposals and applies for funding andgrants.
• Mentors students and scientific staff in translational methodology and advanced molecular techniques, fostering a culture of scientific excellence.
• Follows all laboratory safety rules and regulations.
• Follows all Hospital s related Policies and Procedures.
• Participates in self and others' education, training and development, as applicable.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
Education
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or Doctor of Science (DSc) Degree from an accredited institution in a relevant biomedical or life sciences discipline (e.g. molecular biology, virology, immunology, biotechnology, or related field) is required.
Experience Required
Six (6) years of postdoctoral or industry experience in translational biomedical scientific activities such as gene therapy, vaccine development, molecular diagnostics, or therapeutic platform engineering.
Other Requirements(Certificates)
• Demonstrated leadership in therapeutic development (benchto product), regulatory compliance, or cross-sector project management(including deliverables, timelines, and budget accountability).
• Relevant experience in clinical trials,commercialization, and/or translational manufacturing environments isdesirable.
• Experience contributing to the development andtranslation of advanced biomedical products, such as gene therapy, vaccines, ormolecular therapeutics. May include involvement in one or more clinical trials,regulatory submissions, or product development pipelines. The depth and scopeof involvement may vary depending on complexity, team role, and maturity stageof the product.
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks (FDA, EMA, SFDA)governing advanced therapies.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, teamwork, andoral/written communication skills are necessary.