Full-Time

Senior/Principal Scientist

Lung Cancer Research

Posted on 2/2/2024

23andMe

23andMe

501-1,000 employees

Direct-to-consumer DNA testing services

Biotechnology
Healthcare
Consumer Goods

Compensation Overview

$160k - $240kAnnually

Senior

Sunnyvale, CA, USA

Requires onsite presence in Sunnyvale, CA for a minimum of 3 days per week.

Category
Public Health
Biology Lab & Research
Biology & Biotech
Required Skills
Data Science
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • PhD or MD with 5 years of research experience in oncology post graduate degree
  • Ability to be able to provide direction for a large scale lung cancer cohort study while incorporating strategic scientific and business goals
  • Expertise in clinical research, longitudinal research, epidemiological modeling, or computational biology preferred
  • Expertise or hands-on experience with 'big data' and/or natural history data applied to oncology
  • Ability to represent the company and the lung cancer cohort findings at appropriate scientific, non-scientific, and other professional meetings
  • Ability to establish and maintain key relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including patient advocacy groups and other community-based disease focused organizations
  • Ability to lead directly and by influence, including strong problem solving and conflict resolution skills
  • Exceptional communication skills across many mediums. Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and empathetically to both scientific and non-scientific audiences
Responsibilities
  • provide scientific and strategic leadership for research initiatives involving our lung cancer cohort
  • responsible for the scientific success of the lung cancer research program
  • developing and executing a research plan to achieve the programmatic aims
  • soliciting input from key internal and external stakeholders
  • tracking project goals
  • implementing an analysis plan
  • collaboration with an external study sponsor and their advisors

23andMe offers direct-to-consumer DNA testing that provides individuals with insights into their ancestry, genetic traits, and potential health risks. Customers purchase a DNA testing kit, send in a saliva sample, and receive personalized genetic reports based on the analysis of their DNA. This service appeals to a wide range of people, from those curious about their family history to those wanting to understand their genetic health predispositions. Unlike many competitors, 23andMe not only sells DNA kits but also offers subscription services for ongoing updates and insights, creating a recurring revenue model. Additionally, the company utilizes its large genetic database for research, partnering with institutions and pharmaceutical companies to advance genetic studies, which can lead to further revenue through grants and collaborations. The goal of 23andMe is to empower individuals with knowledge about their genetics while contributing to the broader field of genetic research.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$829.6M

Headquarters

Sunnyvale, California

Founded

2006

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

4%

1 year growth

4%

2 year growth

5%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Partnership with Nightingale Health expands service offerings beyond genetic testing.
  • GLP-1 telehealth service launch diversifies revenue streams in the growing telehealth market.
  • Biological Age feature enhances customer engagement, potentially increasing subscription uptake.

What critics are saying

  • Discontinuation of therapeutics division limits revenue diversification opportunities.
  • 40% workforce reduction may impact operational capabilities and innovation.
  • Cybersecurity breach affecting 6.9 million users could damage customer trust.

What makes 23andMe unique

  • 23andMe offers direct-to-consumer DNA testing, a pioneering service in genetics.
  • The company provides personalized genetic reports, enhancing customer understanding of their DNA.
  • 23andMe collaborates with research institutions, leveraging its extensive genetic database for research.

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Benefits

Comprehensive health, vision, & dental plans

Family planning, support, & leave for parents

Mental healthcare

Student loan assistance

Volunteer time off

Dog friendly office

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