Executive Director, Head of Bioinformatics

Job description

Janux Therapeutics is seeking an Executive Director, Head of Bioinformatics, to build, lead, and scale a best‑in‑class bioinformatics and computational biology function supporting our discovery, translational, and clinical development programs across oncology and immunology.This is a hands‑on scientific leadership role for a seasoned bioinformatics leader who can operate as both strategist and technical expert. The Executive Director will define Janux’s bioinformatics vision, own multi‑omic and computational strategies from discovery through early clinical development, and serve as a key scientific partner across Research, Translational Medicine, Biometrics, and Clinical Development. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: - Define and own Janux’s bioinformatics strategy across discovery, translational research, and clinical development. - Serve as a key scientific advisor to program teams, influencing strategy from discovery through clinical proof‑of‑concept. - Establish scientific, technical, and data quality standards to support regulatory‑grade analyses where applicable. - Translate complex computational results into clear scientific narratives for internal governance, execut...