Director of Data & Analytics

About the role

The Director of Data & Analytics will lead the data strategy for a multi‑institution consortium focused on chicken nutrition, gut health and environment. This part‑time, remote position oversees data collection, management and governance to support scientific research and industry collaboration.

Key responsibilities

• Design and implement the overall data and analytics strategy across all partner institutions.
• Guide analytical frameworks, review statistical methodologies and ensure reproducibility of research findings.
• Coordinate integration of diverse experimental and field datasets and establish data quality standards.
• Mentor scientists, PhD students and industry stakeholders on best practices in data handling and analysis.
• Contribute to consortium planning, reporting and identification of advanced analytics opportunities.

Required profile

• Advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) in data science, statistics, bioinformatics, quantitative biology or related field, or equivalent industry experience.
• Proven experience applying analytics to complex biological or agricultural datasets, preferably within research consortia.
• Strong grounding in experimental design, multivariate analysis and statistical modeling for life‑science research.
• Excellent communication skills to translate complex data into actionable insights for scientific publications and decision‑making.

Required skills

• Proficiency in R for statistical analysis and visualization.
• Proficiency in Python for data processing and machine‑learning workflows.
• SQL knowledge for data extraction and management.