Head of UX

Position Overview:
As the Head of UX at DNAnexus you will spearhead the development of innovative datadriven user experiences that cater to the evolving needs of the healthcare and bioinformatics industries. Reporting directly to the Chief Product Officer (CPO) you will lead a team of skilled UX designers and researchers while collaborating closely with crossfunctional teams including Product Management GotoMarket (GTM) Engineering Data Science Professional Services and Customer Success. Your mission will be to design and implement endtoend user experiences that balance business objectives with usercentric solutions.

You will drive earlystage discovery refine design principles and deliver solutions that transform complex challenges into intuitive and elegant interfaces.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership and Team Management

• Lead mentor and inspire a team of UX designers and researchers fostering professional growth and a culture of excellence.
• Conduct team meetings reviews and individual coaching sessions to ensure alignment with organizational goals.

Collaboration and Strategy

• Partner with Product Management Engineering and other key teams to align UX initiatives with business KPIs and company objectives.
• Translate company goals into a design vision that meets user needs and drives competitive differentiation.

UserCentered Design

• Conduct user research to deeply understand target personas pain points and unmet needs.
• Develop UX strategies and frameworks to guide the design and development processes.
• Create and maintain a UX program embedding best practices and driving consistency across all products and services.

and Optimization

• Deliver intuitive and elegant UX solutions to complex user problems using tools like Figma and UX frameworks.
• Establish and maintain design standards including visual language interaction patterns and usability guidelines.
• Implement usability testing programs and leverage datadriven insights to optimize user experiences.
• Work closely with the product team to ensure highquality design that meets UX objectives.

Performance and Innovation

• Define key performance indicators (KPIs) for UX such as user delight navigation efficiency and design accuracy.
• Continuously assess and improve UX performance through data and analytics.
• Lead initiatives to enhance product usability customer satisfaction and overall market differentiation.

Key Attributes for Success:

Adaptability and Prioritization

• Thrive in a dynamic environment balancing strategic vision with tactical .
• Demonstrate exceptional prioritization skills justifying decisions with clear logical reasoning.

Empathy and Communication

• Exhibit strong empathy for users actively listening to their needs and translating challenges into actionable opportunities.
• Clearly articulate opportunities and outcomes to stakeholders with compelling narratives.

Detail Orientation and Analytical Thinking

• Excel in breaking down complex data and ambiguous requirements into actionable insights and measurable outcomes.
• Maintain a meticulous approach to defining problems eliciting requirements and delivering welldocumented solutions.

Qualifications :

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors degree in Human Factors Engineering UX Behavioral Design Sciences or a related field.
• 6 years of experience in UX management with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Proven expertise in designing UX for data platforms or complex software products targeting personas such as developers or data scientists.
• Experience in the technology healthcare life sciences or bioinformatics industries with an understanding of regulatory and industryspecific challenges.

Preferred Tools and Skills:

• Proficiency in Figma and experience developing UX frameworks.
• Familiarity with automating UX standards for continuous development adherence.

Travel Requirements:

• Occasional travel may be required 1020 depending on business needs.

Additional Information :

Headquartered in Mountain View California with over 220 team members across the United States and Europe DNAnexus is experiencing rapid growth and market adoption. With the support of leading investors including Google Ventures and Blackstone and trusted by hundreds of the worlds biomedical leaders  the company is at the innovative forefront with our precision health data cloud to drive scientific breakthroughs.   If you are interested in joining our team please apply today!

DNAnexus will provide the necessary support to enable the ideal candidate to work remotely within the Czech Republic. 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime