Director, Bioinformatics

Battelle delivers when others can’t. We conduct research and development, manage national laboratories, design and manufacture products and deliver critical services for our clients—whether they are a multi-national corporation, a small start-up or a government agency.

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

Battelle is seeking a Director, Bioinformatics within our Health Research and Analytics Business Line. The position location can be remote with preference for Crystal City, VA or Columbus, OH on a hybrid schedule. Periodic travel to Columbus, OH and the Washington, DC area is required.

• Recognized expertise in program leadership of Bioinformatics with AI integration experience.
• Proven track record in successfully capturing $20M+ opportunities for federal contracts AND developing the teams and processes to grow capture excellence.
• Expertise in managing a portfolio of programs totaling $50M+ according to federal requirements and at “exceptional” levels of program execution.
• Knowledge of federal market and competitive landscape across both DoD and civilian health agencies.
• Proven ability to take complex technical and scientific concepts and turn them into clear and concise verbal and written forms.
• Demonstrated understanding of capture processes to win new business including: the gate review process; developing a capture strategy; planning capture milestones, managing a capture team, ensuring the capture is executed on schedule and budget, identifying and bringing on partners and teammates, and identifying/mitigating risks to the capture.
• For proposal efforts, ensure timely development and delivery of compliant, responsive, innovative and integrated technical solutions and management approaches that are competitive and cost effective.
• Passion and drive to constantly need to improve your skill set.
• Excellent communication skills both oral and written and with all levels of management.
• Ability to speak to customers at varying levels of technical knowledge and explain mission value of products and services.
• Ability to work individually and in small fast-paced team environments.

• Bachelor’s Degree bioinformatics or Technical field; at least 12 years of experience demonstrating progressive responsibility in business development, program management or technical management; or an equivalent combination of education and or experience in a related field.
• Strong knowledge of health and biomedical analytics concepts, technologies, and use cases, specifically utilizing new or cutting‑edge approaches to the use of artificial intelligence for predictive and advanced analytics.
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time.

• Master’s Degree or higher, preferably in Bioinformatics or similar professional experience.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Secret clearance.

We care about your well-being, not just on the job. Battelle offers comprehensive and competitive benefits to help you live your best life.

• Balance life through a compressed work schedule :
  Most of our team follows a flexible, compressed work schedule that allows for every other Friday off—giving you a dedicated day to accomplish things in your personal life without using vacation time.
• Enjoy enhanced work flexibility, including a hybrid arrangement: You have options for where and when you work. Our Together with Flexibility model allows you to work 60% in‑office and 40% remote, with Monday and Tuesday as common in-office days, dependent on team and position needs.
• Take time to recharge :
  You get paid time off to support work‑life balance and keep motivated.
• Prioritize wellness :
  Stay healthy with medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness incentives and benefits plus a variety of optional supplemental benefits.
• Better together :
  Coverage for partners, gender‑affirming care and health support, and family formation support.
• Build your financial future :
  Build financial stability with an…