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Position Summary We're seeking an Associate Director, IT Infrastructure to lead and transform our scientific computing environment in support of our cutting-edge gene therapy research. This senior leadership position will drive the strategy and execution of research computing initiatives, working in close partnership with our Bioinformatics, AI/ML, and Global IT Infrastructure teams. The role focuses specifically on advancing our scientific computing capabilities through operational excellence, while ensuring our research teams can maximize the value of our high-performance computing investments.   As a key member of the technology leadership team, this position will be responsible for the day-to-day operations and strategic evolution of our research computing environment. The successful candidate will combine deep technical expertise in scientific computing with strong business acumen to deliver innovative solutions that accelerate our research mission. While Global IT Infrastructure maintains our enterprise technology foundation, this role focuses exclusively on the specialized computing needs of our scientific teams, including high-performance computing, GPU-accelerated workflows, and research data management.   Job Responsibilities Serve as the primary local IT Infrastructure contact for Edinburgh's Bioinformatics and AI/ML teams Manage and optimize scientific computing infrastructure, including GPU clusters, high-performance storage systems, and virtualized environments Collaborate with global IT teams to ensure infrastructure alignment with scientific computing needs Lead technical planning and implementation of infrastructure improvements Provide technical guidance on architecture decisions affecting scientific workflows Manage and optimize WEKA storage systems and VSphere virtual environments Support Linux-based scientific computing environments, leveraging managed services as appropriate Implement and maintain monitoring solutions for complex computing environments Participate in capacity planning and performance optimization initiatives Drive infrastructure automation and continuous improvement Manage relationships with vendors and technical partners   Vendor & Contract Management: Manage third-party Linux support contract and contractor relationships Define and monitor service level agreements Ensure contractor compliance with company security policies Review and approve contractor work Manage vendor performance and escalations   Security & Compliance: Act as primary point of contact for parent company security audits Develop and maintain security compliance documentation Coordinate and respond to penetration testing activities Implement security recommendations and remediation plans Ensure infrastructure meets corporate security standards Participate in security incident response planning   Business Continuity: Lead disaster recovery planning for scientific computing infrastructure Coordinate and execute DR testing Maintain DR documentation and procedures Develop and maintain business continuity plans Ensure RPO/RTO objectives are met   Financial Planning & Technical Debt: Develop long-term capital planning for infrastructure Manage infrastructure budget and forecasting for AskBio European locations Identify and track technical debt Create remediation plans for technical debt Provide cost-benefit analysis for infrastructure investments Manage infrastructure lifecycle planning Develop business cases for infrastructure improvements    Key Competencies:   Technical: Infrastructure architecture and design Performance optimization Problem-solving and troubleshooting Security best practices Technical documentation   Business & Management: Contract negotiation and management Budget planning and control Risk management Audit response and compliance Strategic planning Vendor management Cost-benefit analysis   Interpersonal: Strong communication skills Stakeholder management Team collaboration Conflict resolution Customer service orientation Ability to bridge technical and scientific domains   Leadership: Technical leadership Project management Mentoring and knowledge transfer Change management Strategic thinking   Impact Metrics: Success in this role will be measured by: Infrastructure stability and performance improvements Stakeholder satisfaction levels Project delivery effectiveness Technical problem resolution metrics Team collaboration effectiveness Innovation and process improvements   Note: This position requires occasional travel to other company locations and may require some out-of-hours support during critical maintenance windows or emergencies.   This role represents a critical position in our organization, bridging technical expertise with scientific computing needs while fostering strong working relationships between global teams.   ​Minimum Requirements Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field 8+ years of experience in infrastructure engineering roles Experience with high-performance computing environments Proven experience supporting GPU-accelerated computing environments Strong understanding of storage systems and networking Experience with infrastructure monitoring and optimization tools Demonstrated ability to work with scientific computing workflows Experience managing vendor relationships and contracts Knowledge of IT security and compliance requirements Experience with disaster recovery planning and testing Understanding of IT financial planning and budgeting Experience with audit responses and compliance documentation Strong experience with Linux administration and engineering Extensive knowledge of virtualization technologies, particularly VSphere   Preferred Education, Experience and Skills Experience with WEKA storage systems Knowledge of AI/ML infrastructure requirements Experience supporting bioinformatics workflows Familiarity with container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) Experience with infrastructure automation tools Understanding of scientific computing software and frameworks Previous experience in biotech or pharmaceutical industries Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) ITIL certification Security certifications (CISSP, CISM, or similar) Experience with GxP compliance Experience with pharmaceutical industry regulations Previous experience managing technical debt in regulated environments

With almost 7 000 employees, the European Patent Office (EPO) is one of the largest public service institutions in Europe. Its headquarters are in Munich and it also has offices in Berlin, Brussels, The Hague and Vienna. The EPO was founded with the aim of strengthening co-operation on patents in Europe. Through the EPO's centralised patent granting procedure, inventors are able to obtain high-quality patent protection in up to 44 countries, covering a market of some 700 million people.   The EPO is also the world's leading authority in patent information and patent searching.The EPO received over 165 000 patent applications and granted over 105 000 patents, in 2017. Its free online patent database, Espacenet, contains more than 100 million technical documents from 100 countries, and its free neural machine translation service, Patent Translate, provides instant, high-quality translation in 32 languages, including Chinese, Japanese, Korean and Russian.  Our patent examiners are drawn from over 30 different European countries. They work at the cutting edge of technology, analysing the latest inventions in all kinds of technical fields in order to protect andpromote innovation in Europe. Their daily work combines scientific expertise with analytical research and an eye for the legal aspects of intellectual property. Are you an engineer or a scientist interested in joining an international team of highly qualified staff? Do you want to see the latest inventions? Then this professional opportunity is the right one for you! We are currently seeking engineers and scientists in various technical fields to work as European Patent Examiners in Munich and The Hague. What we offer - the opportunity to acquaint yourself with the latest inventions and to enable innovation - intellectual challenges and empowerment through professional development - the chance to work with inspiring people from various different cultures - a competitive salary and an excellent social package. The net (basic) monthly salary* for this vacancy ranges from EUR 5 500 to 7 800, depending on experience. In addition, depending on their personal circumstances, EPO staff may be entitled to relocation benefits and various allowances (e.g. household, dependant's, childcare, education, expatriation, installation and rent allowance). Your qualifications - Master's degree (or equivalent) in engineering, physics, chemistry or natural sciences. - Good working knowledge of at least two of our official languages (English, French and German) and the willingness to learn the third. - Work experience in industry would be advantageous. - Citizenship of one of the 38 member states of the European Patent Organisation. For more information about the technical fields in which we currently have vacancies, please apply online. Apply now for our selection events Our next selection events will take place in The Hague from  15 to 19 October  and in Munich from  22 to 26 October . Deadline The deadline for applications is  16 July 2018 . Salary: net (basic) monthly salary* for this vacancy: EUR 5 500 to 7 800, depending on experience  Duration of appointment: 5 years  Career path: technical  Location: Munich and The Hague  Application deadline:  16.07.2018 The EPO is an equal opportunities employer and supports workforce diversity as a signatory to the Diversity Charter (Charta der Vielfalt) since 2010.  All applications for vacant positions will be welcomed and considered on the professional merits of the applicant against the role profile for the position regardless of nationality, ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, parental responsibilities, age, religion or belief. * after deduction of EPO internal tax and before deduction of staff contributions to the social-security and pension schemes. The salary range depends on experience.   Salary :   - Min : 5500  - Max : 7800 Languages :   - German (Fluent)  - French (Fluent)

Healx is a Cambridge, UK startup combining machine learning and scientific expertise to identify existing drugs that could treat rare diseases. We’re hiring a Front End / Full Stack Developer to build amazing internal tools to help our scientists in their research. This is an excellent opportunity to use your skills to have a real impact on patients’ lives . The role You will join a small team of software engineers to work on our internal web-based tools that enable scientific data analysis and curation. In particular you will build intuitive interfaces to help navigate and visualise large amounts of complex data on drugs, diseases and the relationships between them. You’ll work closely with other members of Healx, including bioinformaticians, pharmacologists and scientific curators to understand their role and how our internal tools can help in their day-to-day work. Since our users are internal, you will get rapid feedback on changes, and see first-hand the impact of your work. We believe in working sustainably, meaning taking care of yourself and getting things done without working long hours. We care about the quality of our work, its impact on patients, and each other. Who we’re looking for We’re looking for a full stack developer with a focus on the front end and user interfaces. We use  JavaScript  and  React  on the front end,  Python  and  PostreSQL  on the back end and  GraphQL  to connect them together. Our ideal candidate would have: Experience with a modern JavaScript framework An interest in building intuitive user interfaces Worked with Python and relational databases Ideally some previous experience with data visualisation A strong interest or experience in working with scientific data. We don’t expect you to be an expert in all of these. We’d like to find someone who will thrive in the dynamic environment of a startup company and is excited by the company’s mission. About Healx Healx is a Cambridge, UK startup using computational methods to identify existing drugs that may treat rare diseases, enabling treatments to be found at a fraction of the time and cost of traditional drug discovery. There are over 7,000 rare diseases that affect an estimated 350 million people worldwide, most of which lack effective treatment. We work closely with patient groups and charities to find therapies for rare diseases that may not otherwise receive sufficient research investment. How to apply To apply, please email  jobs@healx.io  with your CV and a covering letter explaining why you’re interested in the role.