Director of R&D : Database Growth

We are looking for ambitious individuals with a passion for pioneering innovative methods for improved database growth to support our global biodiscovery laboratory.

About us: We are unlocking the potential of our planet’s unexplored biodiversity to build sustainable solutions with our biotechnology partners whilst demonstrating the value of our world’s undiscovered biology. At Basecamp Research, we pride ourselves on being a diverse, exciting, fun, and flexible place to work. We are a team of biologists, data scientists & explorers united by a sense of adventure and the belief that nature has already designed the solutions to our planet’s greatest challenges - we just have to go out and discover them! If you feel passionate about the power of biology to show the inherent value of nature and to build a better world, we’d love to hear from you.

About the role: We are looking for a Director to lead our database growth R&D efforts, developing new methods for continuous improvement on our data generation. This role could be based in our London headquarters or our Boston laboratory, focusing on developing methods to support our global biodiscovery work. You will have the opportunity to build out a database growth R&D team, identify and prioritize new methods to enhance our biodiversity database, and work closely with various teams such as Collaboration, Production, and Data teams.

The ideal candidate will be innovative with a strong track record in developing molecular biology and next-generation sequencing methods, preferably in non-model organisms. They should be capable of managing projects involving both wet-lab and computational work, experienced in leading high-performing teams, and skilled in fostering cross-disciplinary collaboration. If you are excited about developing methods to gain deeper insights from biodiversity across diverse environments, then you will find the challenges at Basecamp Research rewarding.

Responsibilities:

• Identify strategic opportunities for improvement in production methods for database growth.
• Recruit and manage scientists for the Database Growth R&D team, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Communicate the impact of R&D initiatives and implement successful methods across teams.
• Horizon scan for emerging methodologies that could add value to BaseGraph growth.

Skills and Expertise:

• At least 5 years of experience leading high-performance teams to achieve ambitious targets.
• Proven track record in developing novel molecular biology methods, especially in non-model organisms.
• Expertise in next-generation sequencing platforms.
• Experience managing projects involving both wet lab and computational teams.
• Proactive, motivated, and eager to identify new opportunities and make swift 'go/no-go' decisions.

Location: London or Boston (non-remote).

What we offer: The chance to be a key early team member in an exciting, dynamic field. A fun, flexible, and supportive work environment in central London or Boston. The opportunity to explore the world’s untapped biodiversity. We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our team of 30 represents 14 nationalities, with 30% women, and 50% holding a PhD. If you’re excited about this role but don’t meet all qualifications, we encourage you to apply—you might be the perfect fit for our team.