Director of Science

About the role

MyHeritage is seeking a Director of Science to lead the scientific research and development of its consumer genetics products. The role will shape the scientific roadmap, oversee algorithmic innovation, and translate cutting‑edge research into features used by millions of users worldwide.

Key responsibilities

• Define and execute a scientific strategy aligned with company objectives.
• Manage, mentor and grow a team of senior scientists and data scientists.
• Design, develop and optimise scalable, production‑ready algorithms for ancestry inference, relationship classification, genotype imputation, phasing and other genetic genealogy models.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, product and data teams to turn research outcomes into user‑facing tools.
• Communicate scientific findings internally and externally, ensuring clarity and impact.

Required profile

• Ph.D. in Genetics, Computational Biology, Bioinformatics or a related quantitative field.
• 5+ years of scientific research experience, including at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Strong, hands‑on expertise in human population genetics and analysis of genotyping or sequencing data.
• Proven track record of publishing and delivering scientific results in a fast‑moving, consumer‑focused environment.

Required skills

• Python programming.
• Experience with production‑scale pipeline tools such as Snakemake or Airflow.
• Machine‑learning and statistical modelling applied to biological data.
• Development of genomic data pipelines and bioinformatics tools.
• Handling large‑scale genomic datasets.