Head of AI-ML and Bioinformatics

at  ProQR Therapeutics

ProQR Therapeutics is a biotechnology company listed on NASDAQ with offices in Leiden, the Netherlands and Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA. ProQR is focused on the development of life-changing RNA therapies to meet the unmet need of individuals and families with common and rare diseases. A team of 150+ enthusiastic ProQRians from all walks of life and more than 30 different nationalities is up to this challenge. We have the passion and commitment to make a difference in the lives of the communities we serve. Our proprietary Axiomer RNA editing technology platform enables the editing of specific single nucleotides in RNA using the cells own editing machinery. Axiomer RNA editing technology harnesses ADAR (Adenosine Deaminase Acting on RNA), which is machinery present in all human cells to repair G-to-A mutations, modulate protein, and enable protective mutation functions. Axiomer could potentially yield a new class of innovative medicines and treat currently untreatable diseases.
ProQR is seeking a new leader for the AI and bioinformatics group, overseeing and steering all of ProQR’s data management, bioinformatics, machine learning and (generative) artificial intelligence activities. At ProQR we generate large quantities of platform data and have sizable ambitions in leveraging this data to accelerate our research to create better medicines for patients. As the leader of the bioinformatics and AI group you are collaborating with all teams throughout the R&D organization to generate, store and analyze data in the most efficient and impactful way to gain insights that help drive our research and development of medicines forward. This leadership role requires you to design and articulate a strategy that is fit for purpose and lead implementation and operation thereof.

PROQR AS AN EMPLOYER

As an employer, we are a true believer of the value of a workforce in which people from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to develop themselves, personally and professionally. We believe that happy and energized people, working well together in an environment in which they thrive, will do phenomenal and awesome things.
We are committed to ensure that no employee, candidate or job applicant receives less favorable treatment on the grounds of race, age, disability, pregnancy, religion, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership status. At ProQR we want to create an inclusive culture where everyone can be valued for who they are and in which individual differences and contributions in all forms are recognized and valued.

We offer an exciting and innovative working environment in a very committed organization, with the following benefits:

• 8% holiday allowance.
• 30 vacation days.
• An annual performance bonus.
• Stock options.
• A premium-free pension plan.
• A commuting allowance.
• A subsidized staff restaurant.
• Unlimited (un)healthy snacks and drinks.
• Employee events (boot camp, Rebel Café and other social events).

Do you think you can contribute to achieving our mission? If so, we’re looking forward to receiving your application by filling out our application form. You can contact Silvia Catellani via recruitment@proqr.com if you have any questions