Clinical Genetics Director – MEA (m / f / d)
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Clinical Genetics Director – MEA (m / f / d)
Join to apply for the Clinical Genetics Director – MEA (m / f / d) role at CENTOGENE
- Provide expert review of genetic test results, ensuring compliance with CAP / CLIA and other relevant regulatory standards.
- Lead the clinical interpretation of genomic data, including sequence variants and copy number variants, and oversee variant classification following ACMG / AMP guidelines.
- Supervise and mentor a multidisciplinary team including clinical laboratory geneticists, scientists, genetic counsellors and lab technicians.
- Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) according to the company policies.
- Collaborate with R&D teams to design and validate new genetic assays and panels for clinical use.
- Consult with referring clinicians to discuss complex cases and support clinical decision-making.
- Participate in internal review boards, quality assurance initiatives, and laboratory accreditation processes.
- Monitor scientific and regulatory developments in genetics and implement best practices in the laboratory.
- Contribute to publications, conferences, and professional development activities to maintain and enhance expertise.
Your Responsibilities
Provide expert review of genetic test results, ensuring compliance with CAP / CLIA and other relevant regulatory standards.Lead the clinical interpretation of genomic data, including sequence variants and copy number variants, and oversee variant classification following ACMG / AMP guidelines.Supervise and mentor a multidisciplinary team including clinical laboratory geneticists, scientists, genetic counsellors and lab technicians.Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) according to the company policies.Collaborate with R&D teams to design and validate new genetic assays and panels for clinical use.Consult with referring clinicians to discuss complex cases and support clinical decision-making.Participate in internal review boards, quality assurance initiatives, and laboratory accreditation processes.Monitor scientific and regulatory developments in genetics and implement best practices in the laboratory.Contribute to publications, conferences, and professional development activities to maintain and enhance expertise.Your profile
Professional Experience
Minimum of 5 years in a clinical genetics laboratory including leadership roles.Proven track record of leading teams.Extensive knowledge of NGS-based testing, variant interpretation frameworks, and genetic disease mechanismsProven experience with CAP / CLIA or equivalent regulatory environments.Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to work across disciplines.Core Competencies
Proactive leadership with a results-oriented mindset and ability to inspire high-performing teams.Outstanding communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills.Strategic business acumen with strong analytical and data-driven decision-making capabilities.Proficiency in CRM platforms and commercial analytics tools.Preferred Skills
Experience with rare and neurodegenerative diseases, oncology, or prenatal genetics.Familiarity with laboratory information management systems (LIMS) and genomic databases.Publication record or participation in professional genetics societies.Educational Background
University degree in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Genetics, Pharmacy, or a related field.Board certification (e.g., American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics - ABMGG) or equivalent certification in clinical molecular genetics and / or clinical cytogenetics.Fluent in English.Willingness to travel regularly across the region, and occasionally to international meetings or European conferences.Why us?
Talents are individually supported by internal and external trainingsAn international career in a multicultural environmentRegular company events form us as one teamAbout Us
With employees from over 50 nations, CENTOGENE is a truly international company with offices is in Rostock, Berlin, Delhi, Boston, Valencia, Belgrade, and São Paulo.
We were born to help diagnostic patients with rare disease and today we evolved to help patients of all clinical specialties to make bold progress with guided solutions for physicians, their patients and pharma partners.
Seniority level
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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