Job Description:
Senior Computational Biologist
Location: Waltham, Leicestershire. On-site role with occasional flexibility
The WALTHAM Petcare Science Institute is Mars Petcare’s global research centre, advancing the health, nutrition and behaviour of pets. Our science underpins innovative products and services that help deliver our Purpose: A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS™.
As part of the Multi-omics & Systems Biology team, the Senior Computational Biologist will lead research that applies multi‑omics and systems biology to deepen understanding of pet health, identify new biomarkers, and support translational science for improved pet care.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead the design, execution and delivery of systems biology projects, including integrated multi‑omics analyses.
* Partner with stakeholders across Mars Petcare to define high‑value data science opportunities.
* Champion data‑driven research and uphold high scientific standards.
* Share expertise in data management, analysis methods and best practices.
* Act as a subject matter expert in omics data integration and systems biology across the research portfolio.
* Work with data generated in‑house, through collaborations, and across Mars Veterinary Health.
* Combine public datasets with proprietary knowledge to maximise scientific insights.
* Translate multi‑omics findings into impactful product and service innovation.
* Apply learning agility and problem‑solving skills to tackle complex technical challenges.
What are we looking for?
* PhD in Computational Biology, Bioinformatics or a related quantitative field, plus relevant postdoctoral or industry experience.
* Strong track record in analysing, integrating and interpreting omics datasets.
* Experience with biological network and pathway databases
* Solid grounding in statistics, data mining and machine learning for omics.
* Expertise in pipeline development (Python/R), GitHub and CI/CD.
* Familiarity with workflow systems (Nextflow, Snakemake).
* Skilled in visualising and presenting large multi‑omics datasets.
* Ability to communicate complex science to technical and non‑technical audiences.
* Strong planning, influencing and leadership skills, especially in ambiguous or cross‑functional settings.
What can you expect from Mars?
* Work with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.
* Join a purpose-driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
* Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
* An industry-competitive salary and benefits package, including a company bonus.
Mars is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable adjustments for individuals with disabilities, long-term health conditions, or who are neurodiverse during the application and recruitment process. To request reasonable adjustments, complete our Reasonable Adjustment Request Form here.
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