Pharmaceutical Bioinformatician

Job description

Are you a data enthusiast with a passion for solving complex biological problems through computational approaches? We are currently looking for experienced Bioinformaticians to join our expanding team in Toronto! If you're open to new challenges and excited to contribute to cutting-edge research in the pharmaceutical industry, we’d love to hear from you.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain bioinformatics pipelines for the analysis of omics datasets (genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, etc.).
• Process, analyze, and interpret high-throughput biological data.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including biologists, data scientists, and IT specialists.
• Integrate diverse datasets to support biomarker discovery, target identification, and drug development.
• Ensure quality control, reproducibility, and documentation of analyses.
• Present complex data and insights in a clear and actionable format to scientific and non-scientific stakeholders.

Requirements:

• Master’s or PhD in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Genomics, or a related field.
• Proven experience in bioinformatics within a pharmaceutical, biotech, or research setting.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, or Bash.
• Familiarity with public biological databases (e.g., NCBI, Ensembl) and tools (e.g., Bioconductor, Galaxy).
• Strong understanding of molecular biology, statistics, and data visualization.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in interdisciplinary team.

Why choose us:

• An international community bringing together more than 110 different nationalities.
• An environment where trust is central: 70% of our leaders started their careers at the entry level.
• A strong training system with our internal Academy and more than 250 modules available.
• A dynamic work environment that frequently comes together for internal events (afterworks, team buildings, etc.).

Amaris Consulting promotes equal opportunities. We are committed to bringing together people from diverse backgrounds and creating an inclusive work environment. In this regard, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of sex, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, beliefs, age, marital status, disability, or other characteristics.

Who are we?

Amaris Consulting is an independent technology consulting firm providing guidance and solutions to businesses. With more than 1,000 clients across the globe, we have been rolling out solutions in major projects for over a decade – this is made possible by an international team of 7,600 people spread across 5 continents and more than 60 countries. Our solutions focus on four different Business Lines: Information System & Digital, Telecom, Life Sciences and Engineering. We’re focused on building and nurturing a top talent community where all our team members can achieve their full potential. Amaris is your steppingstone to cross rivers of change, meet challenges and achieve all your projects with success.

At Amaris, we strive to provide our candidates with the best possible recruitment experience. We like to get to know our candidates, challenge them, and be able to give them proper feedback as quickly as possible. Here's what our recruitment process looks like:

Brief Call: Our process typically begins with a brief virtual/phone conversation to get to know you! The objective? Learn about you, understand your motivations, and make sure we have the right job for you!

Interviews (the average number of interviews is 3 - the number may vary depending on the level of seniority required for the position). During the interviews, you will meet people from our team: your line manager of course, but also other people related to your future role. We will talk in depth about you, your experience, and skills, but also about the position and what will be expected of you. Of course, you will also get to know Amaris: our culture, our roots, our teams, and your career opportunities!

Case study: Depending on the position, we may ask you to take a test. This could be a role play, a technical assessment, a problem-solving scenario, etc.

As you know, every person is different and so is every role in a company. That is why we have to adapt accordingly, and the process may differ slightly at times. However, please know that we always put ourselves in the candidate's shoes to ensure they have the best possible experience.
We look forward to meeting you!