Genomic Applications Manager
Location: Oxford, UK
Work Type & Model: Hybrid - FTC (Maternity Cover)
We are looking for a highly motivated individual to join our UK Applications team for maternity cover as a Genomic Applications Manager. This role will be based in Oxford and the successful candidate will lead and manage a proof-of-concept team.
About Oxford Nanopore Technologies
Oxford Nanopore Technologies is headquartered at the Oxford Science Park outside Oxford, UK, with satellite offices and a commercial presence in many global locations across the US, APAC, and Europe. Our goal is to enable the analysis of any living thing, by anyone, anywhere.
We employ individuals from multiple subject areas, including nanopore science, molecular biology and applications, informatics, engineering, electronics, manufacturing, and commercialisation. Our sequencing platform is the only technology that offers real-time analysis, in fully scalable formats from pocket to population scale. This platform can analyze native DNA or RNA and sequence any length of fragment to achieve short to ultra-long read lengths.
Role Summary:
Reporting to the Snr. Director, Genomic Applications, the successful candidate will lead and manage a team responsible for delivering proof-of-concept studies across a range of applied market segments. The team will evaluate the performance of nanopore sequencing in new applications, identify technical or workflow gaps, and provide initial solutions or assessments of how these gaps can be addressed.
This role will involve designing and overseeing experimental studies, analysing results, and generating high-quality data packages and presentations to support internal decision making and customer engagement. The successful candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams in Oxford to remain aligned with the latest technology developments and to help assess the suitability of emerging nanopore capabilities for new applications and markets.
