Head of Data and Insights Business

About the role

Emerging transformational capabilities in artificial intelligence and multiomic data generation at unprecedented scale offer the opportunity to transform human health through the study of biology and the development of therapeutics and diagnostics.  10x is the leading developer of tools to measure single cell and spatial biology.  With the launch of new platforms such as Atera and Flex Apex, along with nascent investments in diagnostic development, we are enabling far more and far richer biological data to be generated in the next few years than has been generated in the past 10 years in the field.

10x is exploring ambitious new offerings and business opportunities that derive from the intersection of these unprecedented datasets and AI innovations, serving both existing users of 10x’s tools, as well as new consumers of biological insights, models, and datasets.  We are looking for an entrepreneurial leader of this effort at 10x to define an ambitious vision for new products, services, and businesses in this area, translate that vision into an actionable program of investment and development, and lead its execution. This role is based at our headquarters in Pleasanton, CA, but we are open to remote or hybrid work arrangements.

What you will be doing

• Identifying and evaluating opportunities for 10x to develop new offerings and businesses enabled by the intersection of 10x-generated data and the rapidly evolving landscape of AI and analysis tools
• Translating opportunities into investable proposals that fully leverage 10x’s business, channels, capabilities and roadmap, and specifying external capabilities necessary to obtain through partnerships or M&A
• Working in a cross-disciplinary manner to develop sound executional plans, including identifying novel capabilities necessary to execute against selected proposals
• Championing the vision and plan with senior leadership and the Board to lead to alignment and investment in the right proposals
• Leading the execution of new opportunities

Requirements

• Experience (including prior 0->1 experience) with ideation, evaluation, GTM, and scaling of a business that sells datasets or insights
• Deep familiarity with data and insights needs within at least one of Pharma R&D or Dx development
• High bias to action, iteration, and engagement to rapidly develop and test ideas
• Strong product leadership skills, along with understanding of tools and architectures necessary to support implementation of data and insight products
• Fluency in modern AI and agentic tools, capabilities, and trends and instinct to design offerings and solutions that anticipate the rate of capability development in the sector
• Nuanced understanding of different biological data types and measurement tools, ideally including single cell and/or spatial genomics tools
• Understanding of regulatory frameworks that impact data and insights offerings that handle biomedical data
• Experience building a team composed of new hires into new functions and roles, as well as coordinating with and leveraging existing in-role talent within the org
• Experience in evaluating partnership and M&A opportunities and significant previous involvement in execution and integration inorganic assets and capabilities
• Ability to work effectively across all functions of the organization and seniority levels
• Excellent communicator to multiple audiences at different levels
• Connections with leaders within the AI/ML, life sciences, pharma, or clinical sectors that would further accelerate the identification of opportunities and their implementation

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Below is the base pay range for this full-time position.  The actual base pay will depend on several factors unique to each candidate, including one’s skills, qualifications, and experience.  At 10x, base pay is also just one component of the Company’s total compensation package.  This role is also eligible for 10x’s equity grants, its comprehensive health and retirement benefit programs, and its annual bonus program or sales incentive program. During the hiring process, your 10x recruiter can share more about the Company’s total compensation package.

Pay Range

$318,300—$430,700 USD

About 10x Genomics

At 10x Genomics, accelerating our understanding of biology is more than a mission for us. It is a commitment. This is the century of biology, and the breakthroughs we make now have the potential to change the world.

We enable scientists to advance their research, allowing them to address scientific questions they did not even know they could ask. Our tools have enabled fundamental discoveries across biology including cancer, immunology, and neuroscience.

Our teams are empowered and encouraged to follow their passions, pursue new ideas, and perform at their best in an inclusive and dynamic environment. We know that behind every scientific breakthrough, there is a deep infrastructure of talented people driving the life sciences industry and making it possible for scientists and clinicians to make new strides. We are dedicated to finding the very best person for every aspect of our work because the innovations and discoveries that we enable together will lead to better technologies, better treatments, and a better future. Find out how you can make a 10x difference.

Individuals seeking employment at 10x Genomics are considered without regards to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

10x does not accept unsolicited applicants submitted by third-party recruiters or agencies. Any resume or application submitted to 10x without a vendor agreement in place will be considered unsolicited and property of 10x, and 10x will not pay a placement fee.

Please be aware of recruitment scams impersonating 10x Genomics. All recruiting communication will come from email addresses @10xgenomics.com. We also want to encourage you to apply to 10x Genomics positions directly on our careers site,Careers.10xgenomics.comor from reputable third party sites, such as LinkedIn or Indeed.  We will never request payment or sensitive personal information during the recruiting process.