[Hiring] Application Scientist, Clinical Genomics @Saphetor

Role Description

We are looking for an Application Scientist in Clinical Genomics to join our commercial organization. Standing at the intersection of clinical genomics and bioinformatics, you will support our customers through their journey with VarSome, from:

• Pre-sales discussions
• Platform onboarding
• Post-sales support
• Account management

You will play a key role in shaping and delivering solutions to our direct and indirect customers. We thrive in a high-pressure, high-performance environment where clinical precision and rapid growth meet. While our pace is fast, it is always directed by rigorous organization and clear processes, ensuring that our commitment to quality is never compromised by our drive for speed.

Responsibilities

• Pre-sales Support: Act as the technical “closer” by delivering expert demonstrations that bridge clinical needs with VarSome Premium and Clinical; own the customer evaluation process, solve “pain points” around variant analysis, and advise on lab equipment/system integrations.
• Post-sales Support: Lead onboarding sessions for geneticists and bioinformaticians to ensure rapid “time to value”; act as the primary lead for on-premises and private cloud deployments, coordinating infrastructure specifications (storage, network) between clients and our DevOps team.
• Workflow Optimization & Support: Fine-tune filtering strategies and automation to maximize platform “stickiness” while acting as a high-level bridge between customer support and stakeholders to ensure seamless routine operations.
• Scientific Advocacy: Systematically gather power-user feedback to influence the product roadmap and cultivate strategic relationships for conference presentations (ESHG, MedTech) and the development of technical white papers.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Partner with Product, Marketing, and Operations to ensure product-market fit and growth. Work with growth marketers to translate features into benefits for prospects, while influencing the product roadmap through prioritization.

Qualifications

• A Master’s or PhD in Human Genetics, Laboratory Medicine, Molecular Biology/Pathology, Life Sciences, or related field.
• Hands-on experience in clinical genomics workflows, including NGS library preparation, sequencing, and secondary and/or tertiary analysis in a clinical setting.
• A solid grasp of variant classification frameworks and a deep understanding of NGS workflows.
• The ability to simplify complex clinical genomics and bioinformatics concepts for clinicians, laboratory technicians, researchers, and IT professionals.
• Native in Polish. Proficiency in English is a must.

Strongly Valued

• Previous background in a hospital or private laboratory setting interpreting NGS patient cases.
• Familiarity with working in regulated environments, such as IVDR, CLIA/CAP, or similar standards.
• Proven experience in multicultural environments and/or supporting international customers in a scale-up setting.

Mindset & Key Skills

• A curious, detail-oriented professional who maintains high scientific standards while managing complex data analysis.
• The ability to balance scientific accuracy with pragmatic sales decisions and translate features into customer benefits.
• A structured thinker with strong prioritization and project management skills, comfortable in a fast-paced environment.
• Available and willing to undertake international business travel in Europe to support our global customer base.

Benefits

• A position in a fascinating healthcare growth domain, at the cutting edge of technology and research.
• A competitive compensation package tailored to your unique expertise and professional background.
• A remote work environment that promotes a healthy work-life balance.
• Endless learning opportunities, while transferring new technologies from academics to clinical practice all over the world.

Equal Opportunities

Saphetor is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and our employees, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, medical condition or disability, sexual orientation, gender expression, or marital status.