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Principal Scientist – Human Genetics
Location: Germany or Hybrid (with flexibility)
Sector: Pharma | Drug Discovery | Human Genomics
Ref: KEM-HG-0625
  
KEMIO Consulting is proud to be partnering with a global pharmaceutical leader that’s driving innovation through cutting-edge science. We are supporting the search for a Principal Scientist in Human Genetics, a high-impact role embedded in a forward-thinking genomics and data sciences team.
  
This is an exceptional opportunity to work at the forefront of genomics-driven drug discovery, translating large-scale human genetic data into novel therapeutic concepts across multiple disease areas, including cardio-renal-metabolic, immunology, and cancer immunology.
  
This role sits at the interface of advanced statistical genetics and translational science. You will be empowered to lead efforts in target identification, biomarker discovery, and patient stratification using biobank-scale datasets such as UK Biobank, FinnGen, and other large clinical cohorts. Your expertise will help shape strategic scientific direction and drive programmes toward first-in-class therapies.
  
As a Principal Scientist, you will take the lead on methodological innovation and data interpretation  and provide cross-functional leadership, mentor others, and own translational use cases.
  
Key Responsibilities

• Drive target and biomarker discovery using large-scale population genomics and clinical cohort data.
• Develop and implement novel computational strategies to validate findings and translate them into therapeutic hypotheses.
• Use GWAS, QTLs, and multi-omics data to characterise gene function in disease-relevant tissues and cell types.
• Collaborate with internal research units and external partners across academia and biotech.
• Contribute to strategic scientific direction in genomics and disease translation.

  
For the Principal Scientist level, you will:

• Lead cross-functional translational projects and shape strategic initiatives.
• Be a champion for novel methodologies, offering thought leadership and influencing key stakeholders.
• Provide domain expertise in one or more therapeutic areas aligned with the company’s portfolio.

About You

• PhD in Statistical Genetics, Genetic Epidemiology, Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, or related fields.
• Senior Scientist: 2+ years post-PhD industry experience in human genetics and drug discovery.
• Principal Scientist: 5+ years of post-PhD experience and deep domain knowledge in translational biology.
• Proven expertise in statistical genetics, data integration, and human genomics.
• Hands-on programming skills (e.g., R, Python) and experience working with biobank-scale datasets.
• Strong communicator and collaborator within matrixed environments.
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This is more than a role — it’s a chance to shape the future of drug discovery using real-world human data. You’ll join an innovative, data-driven environment where your insights can directly impact patient outcomes globally.
Reach out to KEMIO Consulting today to learn more or apply in confidence.

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