1,281 Lead Scientific Researcher Biotechnology jobs in Kenya

• Design, execute, and manage complex research projects in the field of biotechnology, focusing on areas such as genetic engineering, molecular biology, or bioprocessing.
• Lead and mentor a team of postdoctoral fellows, research assistants, and graduate students, fostering a collaborative and productive research environment.
• Develop innovative experimental protocols and methodologies to address key scientific questions.
• Analyze and interpret complex experimental data, drawing sound scientific conclusions.
• Prepare high-impact research manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals.
• Present research findings at national and international scientific conferences.
• Actively seek and secure research grants and funding from government agencies and private foundations.
• Oversee laboratory operations, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and ethical guidelines.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including chemists, engineers, and clinicians, to advance research objectives.
• Stay current with the latest scientific literature and emerging trends in biotechnology.
• Contribute to the strategic direction of the research department and the institution.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources effectively.

• Design, plan, and execute advanced research projects in biotechnology.
• Develop and optimize novel experimental methodologies and protocols.
• Analyze complex biological and biochemical data using advanced statistical and bioinformatics tools.
• Interpret research findings and translate them into actionable insights and strategies.
• Lead and mentor a virtual team of researchers, fostering a collaborative and productive environment.
• Prepare high-quality manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals and present findings at virtual conferences.
• Secure research funding through grant writing and proposal development.
• Stay abreast of the latest scientific literature and technological advancements in biotechnology.
• Ensure adherence to ethical standards, laboratory safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate effectively with internal and external partners on interdisciplinary projects.

• Ph.D. in Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Genetics, Biochemistry, or a closely related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of extensive research experience in biotechnology, with a strong emphasis on leading projects.
• A significant publication record in reputable scientific journals.
• Expertise in relevant biotechnological techniques (e.g., gene editing, recombinant protein expression, cell culture, molecular cloning).
• Proficiency in bioinformatics analysis tools and statistical software.
• Demonstrated experience in grant writing and securing research funding.
• Exceptional critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for effective remote collaboration and scientific dissemination.
• Proven leadership capabilities and experience managing research teams.
• Self-motivated, highly organized, and capable of managing multiple research priorities independently.
• Requires a robust home office setup with reliable high-speed internet access.

• Leading the design, execution, and interpretation of complex research projects in areas such as genetic engineering, molecular biology, or biopharmaceuticals.
• Developing and implementing innovative research methodologies and experimental protocols.
• Analyzing and synthesizing large datasets to draw significant scientific conclusions and identify new avenues for research.
• Authoring high-impact scientific publications, grant proposals, and technical reports.
• Mentoring and supervising a team of postdoctoral researchers, research assistants, and PhD students.
• Collaborating effectively with internal and external stakeholders, including academic partners and industry leaders.
• Securing external funding through grant applications and collaborations.
• Staying at the forefront of scientific advancements in biotechnology and related fields.
• Ensuring rigorous adherence to scientific integrity, ethical guidelines, and laboratory safety standards.
• Contributing to the strategic direction and vision of the research department.
• Presenting research findings at international conferences and symposia.

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Job Summary
To provide specialist advise and support in the preparation, development and analysis of financial data to provide accurate information to inform decisions enhancing stability, growth & profitability, through the execution of predefined objectives.

Job Description
Job purpose
Overall responsibility for the financial management of the Total Bank Cost space and Cost Efficiency. The role includes oversight of past, present and future financial performance of the Total Bank and various Functions, including the strategic objective of aligning to Absa Bank Kenya Plc.

• Senior stakeholder and relationship management is a key driver in-order to deliver financial objectives by leveraging off Finance, Functions, and other infrastructure groups across the organization.
• Identifying cost trends and financial risks with the presentation of these views alongside the financials at the various exco's and steercos.
• Delivering and presenting of accurate financial information in-order to assist in strategic decisions for Management (CFO, Functions, Sourcing, Board, CMC)
• Support all functions in decision-making process by providing insights into their financial performance, identifying potential cost risks and opportunities, and making recommendations and improvements.
• Provide financial planning and analysis, forecasting and monitoring the Total Bank financial performance to assist the CFO in driving the costs strategy.

Key Accountabilities
Strategy and planning

• Undertake key elements of strategic management activity, involving the identification of how value is created, destroyed, and driven in the function from a cost perspective.
• To support the business in its Outlook/Shape//MTP/STP/RAF processes.
• Support in completion, driving and tracking of the bank cost strategy.
• Lead in budgeting process, outlook and actual Numbers updates, and provide commentary to the performance metrics and actions.

Business Performance management

• To develop and report financial and other performance measures (metrics) required by the business e.g., the Monthly Business review Pack, Benefits Management Committee and Board papers.
• To monitor actual performance against target and to analyse variances.
• Support input of the financials to the investor relations packs, support management in investor relations sessions, press release and the results announcement.
• To respond to routine and ad hoc information requests.
• To produce reports that enable the identification options for improved financial performance and cost reduction.
• To support the business – in the production and review of specific technical elements of Management Accounts KPIs, margins review, Cost drivers.

Decision Support

• To provide support and analysis on a range of technical issues in connection with the Financial and Management Accounts e.g., variance/trend analysis (actuals v budget) makeup of specific costs etc.
• Lead in CFO/Finance mission statement updates, provide commentary to the performance metrics and actions.
• Provide analytics and trends to inform decision making/investment decisions

Stakeholder & Relationship Management

• Maintain and build key relationships across the organization to effectively drive cost strategy and protect value.
• Understand and identify key sustainable requests from stakeholders including adhoc requests.
• Ability to Implement actions without the direct responsibility of resources.
• Negotiate and leverage information off different groups across the organization in-order to meet stakeholder demands.
• Become the "go-to" person for all key senior stakeholders for all Finance matters relating to Costs.
• Liaise with centre to respond on all country costs queries.
• Provide feedback and updates on Cost financial / business matters.
• Communicate the cost related objectives to relevant stakeholders, ensuring alignment to the wider Absa objectives.
• To develop and report Costs financial and other performance measures (metrics) required by the business e.g. the Cost Monthly Business Review Pack, Monthly Efficiency Committee Steerco meeting, Cost CMC inputs, Cost Flash and Board papers, etc.

Team and staff Management

• Take responsibility for personal performance development, training and career development plans and ensure they are relevant and progressed.
• Develop cost health, check and challenge through regular training of cost champions

Qualifications Required.

• Bachelor's degree in finance & related fields
• Accounting Qualifications

Experience Required.

• Progressive experience in finance

Skills Required To Undertake The Role.

• Strong financial analytical and diagnostic skills
• Strong planning skills
• Excellent communication skills at all levels
• Excellent stakeholder management skills
• Excellent understanding of business strategy and competitive activity
• Good understanding of global and domestic economic trends
• Ability to work to tight deadlines without compromising accuracy
• Strong team player with good interpersonal, negotiation and influencing skills.
• Ability to influence senior management across the business.
• Experience in the financial services environment.
• Understanding of the broader economic and regulatory environment which Absa operates in.
• Good PC/systems skills.
• Learning agility
• Application Deadline – 9th October 2025***

Absa Bank Kenya is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups whose appointments will contribute towards the achievement of equitable demographic representation of our workforce profile and add to the diversity of the Bank.
Education
Higher Diplomas: Financial Sciences (Required)

• Develop and implement data collection strategies for various sports performance metrics.
• Clean, transform, and analyze large datasets using statistical methods and analytical tools.
• Build predictive models to forecast athlete performance, identify potential injuries, and optimize training regimens.
• Create compelling data visualizations and dashboards to communicate complex insights to non-technical stakeholders.
• Collaborate with coaches and athletes to understand their data needs and provide performance recommendations.
• Identify key performance indicators (KPIs) and track progress towards strategic goals.
• Stay current with the latest advancements in sports analytics, machine learning, and data science techniques.
• Develop and maintain databases and data infrastructure for sports analytics.
• Present findings and recommendations in clear, concise reports and presentations.
• Contribute to the development of innovative data-driven strategies for fan engagement and sports marketing.

• Master's degree in Statistics, Data Science, Sports Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in data analysis and sports analytics.
• Proficiency in statistical programming languages such as Python (with libraries like Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn) or R.
• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, Matplotlib).
• Strong understanding of sports performance metrics and methodologies across various disciplines.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex data into understandable insights.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines in a remote environment.
• Experience with database management (SQL) is highly desirable.
• A genuine passion for sports and a desire to impact performance through data.

• Develop and maintain statistical models to analyze athlete and team performance data.
• Identify key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics for various sports disciplines.
• Utilize data mining and machine learning techniques to uncover actionable insights.
• Design and execute experiments to evaluate the impact of training programs and strategies.
• Create compelling data visualizations and reports to communicate findings to coaches and management.
• Collaborate with sports scientists and coaches to translate data insights into practical applications.
• Monitor industry best practices and emerging technologies in sports analytics.
• Manage data integrity and ensure the security of sensitive performance information.

• Master's degree in Statistics, Data Science, Sports Science, or a related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in sports analytics or a related data analysis role.
• Proven experience with statistical modeling, machine learning, and predictive analytics.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or R.
• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
• Strong understanding of sports performance metrics and biomechanics is highly desirable.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote team environment.