Cellular Genomics Lead

at  The Garvan Institute of Medical Research

The Cellular Genomics team of the Garvan Genomics Platform provides expertise in single cell and spatial sequencing experiments for both internal and external research groups. The team is also responsible for identifying and implementing new technologies and protocols and working with Garvan research programs to implement large-scale cellular genomics experiments.

ABOUT GARVAN

The Garvan Institute of Medical Research is an independent Medical Research Institute (MRI) in Sydney, delivering scientific and clinical impact on a global basis and in partnership with organisations that share our vision. We are proud to be one of Australia’s largest and most highly regarded MRI’s.
Our vision is global leadership in discoveries to impact and our enduring purpose is to impact human health, by harnessing information encoded in our genome.
We seek to see our world-class discovery research achieve life-changing impacts, not only for individual patients with rare diseases, but for the many thousands affected by complex, common disease.
Garvan promotes a diverse workplace and is committed to the principles of equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging. We are always looking for culture ‘add’, not culture ‘fit’ and are building diverse teams with great sets of complementary styles and skills to help deliver our important work effectively.

Operational and Strategic Management

• Management of single cell and spatial genomics services relating to research support, recruitment, and governance (including safety and other risk management).
• Work with the Head of Genomics Platform to establish strategic direction for the Genomics Platform in order to support and enable researchers across Garvan
• Work closely with the Flow Cytometry, Sequencing and R&D Leads to ensure effective and seamless service provision across the genomics landscape.
• Ensure the single cell and spatial genomics staff maintain a commitment to continuous improvement and the adoption of best practices consistent with Garvan’s policies and procedures.
• Keep abreast of changes in the direction and approach to operational policies and quality processes and procedures across Garvan to assist the Head of Genomics Platform.
• Represent the Head of Genomics Platform and as a proxy for them where appropriate

Management and Development of Staff

• Guide and develop a high-performance work culture, aligned to Garvan’s values and focused on the achievement of the Platforms strategic plan.
• Coordinate the annual performance planning (goal setting) and review of direct reports’ performance and achievements, in consultation with the Head of Genomics Platform.
• Build and maintain a strong functional team through effective recruitment, coaching and team building.
• Enhance individual and team effectiveness and efficiency through performance management and staff empowerment.
• Develop and maintain operating processes and procedures.
• Maintain knowledge of operational best practice and its application to ensure continuous improvement and fit for purpose solutions.

Financial Management

• Provide strategic advice and direction in the development, overall management and responsibility of the Cellular Genomics team budget and forecasts in line with Platform objectives and key performance indicators.
• Advise the Head of Genomics Platform on strategic planning aligned with the Genomics Platform budget and provide direction on the budget process in line with the Platform goals.

Business Planning

• Proactively identify opportunities for change within the Platform that will help enhance its ability to meet strategic goals.
• Analyse and provide appropriate information to the Head of Genomics Platform to inform decision-making e.g. financial, human resources, trend/operational data
• Support the Head of Genomics Platform in facilitating the design, development and delivery of key strategic projects

Engagement, Collaboration & Communication

• Relationship Management - advise the Head of Genomics Platform regarding the operational, financial and staffing matters for which they are responsible.
• Develop and maintain all relevant internal and external relationships to understand and meet the Platforms needs of stakeholder groups.
• Support business development within the Platform and provide expertise in commercialisation and manufacturing.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders and staff, role modelling Garvan’s values (detailed below).