If you are passionate about microorganisms, coding, workflow development, and data generation, we encourage you to apply for this unique opportunity.
International Flavors and Fragrances (IFF) is a market leader in the industrial biotechnology sector developing innovative products to advance sustainable solutions for the bio-based economy. The regulatory function facilitates market access of enzyme and viable microorganism products, of which product safety assessments play an integral part. In this position you will be the bridge between bioinformatics in R&D and strain safety assessment in regulatory affairs in support of strain risk assessment needed for manufacturing and regulatory approval dossiers for our Health & Biosciences division.
The scope of this position includes generating bioinformatic data essential for safety and regulatory documentation on IFF’s microorganisms by developing, building and maintaining necessary pipelines, workflows and software to accomplish this. Your main interactions will be with R&D and regulatory affairs. As IFF is a global company, stake holder relationships span multiple languages, cultures and time zones.
You will be part of the team that is responsible for writing and organizing regulatory strain safety documentation. The data on which the assessment is based comes from IFF R&D. With the increase in regulatory requirements based on whole genome sequence information, the need for custom pipelines addressing regulatory queries is fast becoming an essential piece of strain risk assessment. The position requires strong coding and communication skills, interpreting regulatory questions and building appropriate solutions.
We are currently seeking a talented professional to join the strain risk assessment team. This position will report into the Global Regulatory Microorganism Lead, who in turn reports into the Head of Product Safety and Chemical Management in Global Regulatory Affairs.
Where You’ll Make a Difference
Organize, maintain and generate bioinformatic strain safety data and accompanying data architecture.
Collaborate with R&D bioinformaticians on their pipelines; pipeline development and automation.
Translate regulatory requirements and queries to computational bioinformatic analyses.
Conduct and design Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) based strain risk assessments according to business needs within the allotted timeframes.
Support production strain related compliance matters and biosafety information needed within the strain risk assessment team.
Monitor Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) requirements and corresponding bioinformatic tools and analyses relevant to IFF’s microorganisms.
What Makes You the Right Fit
MSc in life sciences, preferably in microbial genomics, microbiology, or related field.
Demonstrated experience with whole genome sequencing and microbial genomics characterization including: pipeline development, variant calling, de novo assembly, annotation, phylogenomics.
Competency in computer/software tools, including sequence software, Microsoft office and Sharepoint, etc.
Proficiency with Linux, command-line bioinformatics tools, and Python
Strong analytical mind with ability to interpret queries and identify an appropriate approach to answer them.
Team player mindset and ability to thrive in a multidisciplinary and multicultural global matrix environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication in English.
How Would You Stand Out?
PhD degree in Biosciences: e.g. molecular biology, microbiology. Regulatory and safety assessment experience.
Excellent planning, timekeeping and organizational skills, with a strong affinity for data organization.
Experience working in a multidisciplinary global corporate environment.
Why Choose Us?
Be part of a dynamic and inclusive regulatory team, collaborating closely to drive impactful strain safety assessments for our Health & Biosciences division.
Competitive salary and attractive compensation and benefits, such as:
Individual Choice Budget of 8% of the annual base salary, employee choice to be paid in monthly instalments or to exchange for additional time off up to 15 extra days per year
25 vacation days and 3 bridge days, of which 2 of them are chosen by the employer
Annual Incentive Plan.
We are a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability.
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