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Does building great things run in your DNA?
DNAnexus is a start-up in biocomputation aiming to transform the future of genomic analysis. The rapid advancement of DNA sequencing technologies will one day enable one of the holy grails of medicine: the personal genome. But it is also unleashing a torrent of data that needs to be managed and analyzed. DNAnexus is leveraging modern web technologies on a cloud computing infrastructure to create a compute platform for the genome era. We are backed by a collection of leading investors, including early-stage VC First Round Capital.
DNAnexus comprises a team of individuals that include MIT alumni, Stanford PhDs in computational genomics, and Professors in Computer Science, Genetics, and Pathology, and we're passionate about changing the future of DNA analysis and genetics.
Interested in joining in our effort? We're currently looking for individuals that fit the following profiles:
Product Management Guru
DNAnexus is seeking a technical software product manager to guide the evolution of our platform. We're looking for a driven, organized individual who:
- Comes from a technical/software background, and understands the mentality and constraints of software engineering.
- Has a demonstrated prowess for software product management, preferably with Agile methodologies such as Scrum.
- Has experienced all phases of the product management life-cycle several times, from inception to launch to next release.
- Preferably has a background in biology, genetics, or bioinformatics (particularly DNA sequencing).
Among your duties will be to:
- Champion our customers, working closely with them to get a deep understanding of their workflows and principal needs.
- Take charge of our product roadmap, and help refine our product features by integrating feedback from customers and engineering.
- Guide our development team by establishing priorities and managing the timeline for our development efforts.
- Develop our product marketing message to our customers.
At DNAnexus, you will have the opportunity to be deeply involved in the development of our platform for next-gen DNA analysis.
Master of Business Development
DNAnexus is seeking a strong business generalist to join the team. As one of our business gurus, you will have the opportunity to take on many duties, including developing leads, building valuable partnerships, and marketing:
- Build our customer network. Leverage our networks to create a strong base of users and evangelizers.
- Nurture and develop strategic partnerships. Help transform relationships into business partnerships and create new revenue streams.
- Develop our marketing strategy. Build a brand around DNAnexus to equate our company with the future of DNA analysis.
In addition to a strong business skill set and a passion for achieving great things, a background in biology, genetics, or bioinformatics (particularly DNA sequences) is a strong plus.
Join DNAnexus
DNA sequencing technology is advancing at an unprecedented rate, and will play an increasing role both in the sciences and in medicine. At DNAnexus, you'll radically simplify and accelerate the use of these technologies, and one day your contributions will make a difference in millions of people's lives. We're building a stellar team to achieve this vision, and all full-time positions at DNAnexus come with a substantial equity stake and responsibility.
If you're as excited about this area as we are and have the background and skills we are looking for, please send us a short note and your resume. If you know someone who might be a good candidate, please pass this on to them.
Location: Palo Alto, California