Jean-Philippe Thibert

Bioinformatics Product Owner/Analyst at CHU Ste-Justine | Data Resource Portal | Precision Medicine

Gatineau, Quebec, Canada

About

I am a Product Owner/Analyst for the CHU Sainte-Justine leading the development of the NIH supported Gabriella Miller Kids First Pediatric Research Data Resource Portal (Cancer and Structural Birth Defects) and the INCLUDE (Down syndrome) Data Hub. Fascinated by the intersection of technology, life sciences and people. I have a sincere interest in being apart of the scientific community, particularly in the field of genomics and bioinformatics.

Experience

  • Technical Product Owner/Analyst (Bioinformatics) at CHU Sainte-Justine
    Aug 2021 - Present · 4 yrs 11 mos

    A Bioinformatics Product Owner working at the intersection of scientific expertise and product development to drive the creation of data resource platforms and empower data-driven discoveries for precision medicine in the field of cancer, birth defects, and Down syndrome. I managed the product cycle and successful deployment of the following genomic, clinical, multi-omics, and biorepository data platforms: NIH-funded INCLUDE Data Hub and Kids First Data Resource Portal, UCSF internal genomics data platform, and the Centre Québécois de Données Génomique (CQDG) Data Portal. -Guided cross-functional teams leveraging subject matter expertise to translate complex technical requirements into user stories and actionable tasks that facilitated streamlined development and enhanced product functionality. - Worked with developers, data analysts, UX designers, and principal investigators to design data-driven resource platforms, considering usability, accessibility, and the unique needs of researchers in the bioinformatics field. - Assisted in defining acceptance criteria and performed meticulous product testing, ensuring that deliverables met high standards of quality, performance, and technical accuracy to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the data-driven platforms. - Acted as a bridge between development teams and stakeholders, effectively communicating strategic vision, product goals, and priorities to ensure alignment and successful product delivery. - Developed a clinical and genomics FHIR metadata model to facilitate data interoperability - Participated in the development of a hierarchical biospecimen data model facilitating visualization of a lineage of samples for access through a virtual biorepository. Technologies: Jira, ElasticSearch, AWS, Apache Spark, Github,... Interoperability standards: HL7 FHIR, Global Alliance for Genomics & Health, Monarch Initiative,... Projects: - https://portal.includedcc.org/ - https://portal.kidsfirstdrc.org/ - https://cqdg.ca/

  • Scientific Sales Representative at Thermo Fisher Scientific
    Apr 2019 - Aug 2021 · 2 yrs 5 mos

    - Responsible for the sales and consultation of research products and experimental workflows across various industry fields such as biotechnology, pharmaceutical, clinical, agriculture, academic and government - Collaborated within a cross-functional team of technical specialists and scientific suppliers to develop sales strategies and accurately qualify product specifications for client needs - Advised and coordinated numerous laboratory start-up plans - Contributed to the development of a successful Water Analysis product sales initiative along with Industry director and supplier specialist - Exceeded sales goal with 104% profit margin (9% margin growth YoY) in 2020 and recognized for team Involvement and Innovation

  • Research Assistant at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
    Oct 2018 - Apr 2019 · 7 mos

    • Research and collect data through biomolecular science techniques, assays, procedures, and project specific methodology • Handle; biomolecular and genetics equipment for reagent sampling and transfers, DNA samples and reagent storage, centrifuges to isolate and separate genomic DNA, and growth chambers and incubators • Perform computer analysis of samples to draw data, including specific bioinformatic software applications for Sequence Editing (DNAStar) • Interpret, synthesize and analyze data • Organize and report on status and results of research activities • Perform other related duties as required

  • Telephone Sales Specialist at TD
    Jul 2018 - Nov 2018 · 5 mos

    • Engaged customers in conversation to understand and meet their financial needs • Analyzed client portfolios in order to proactively provide them with advice and appropriate financial products and services • Be knowledgeable of and comply with TD Canada Trust’s code of conduct and with securities laws and regulations

  • Public Service at Ville de Gatineau
    2014 - 2018 · 4 yrs