Alexander Kurze
About Alexander Kurze
Alexander Kurze is a Senior Director of Product Management at SOPHiA GENETICS, where he has worked since 2022. He has an extensive background in biotechnology and genomics, with previous roles at institutions such as the University of Oxford and Thermo Fisher Scientific.
Current Role at SOPHiA GENETICS
Alexander Kurze serves as the Senior Director of Product Management at SOPHiA GENETICS, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the development and management of innovative genomic products. His expertise in product management is crucial for advancing the company's mission in the field of data-driven medicine.
Previous Experience at SOPHiA GENETICS
Prior to his current role, Alexander Kurze worked at SOPHiA GENETICS in various capacities. He served as the Director of Genomics - Cancer from 2019 to 2022, where he focused on genomic solutions for cancer diagnostics. He also held the position of Clinical Application Product Manager from 2016 to 2019, contributing to the development of clinical applications in genomics.
Education and Expertise in Biotechnology
Alexander Kurze has a strong educational background in biotechnology. He earned a Master's degree (DEA) in Biotechnology from the Ecole Supérieure de Biotechnologie de Strasbourg (ESBS) in France, studying from 2001 to 2004. Additionally, he completed a Master's degree in Biotechnology at Scripps Research in 2004. His academic journey also includes a D.Phil. in Biochemistry from the University of Oxford, where he studied from 2005 to 2009.
Research Experience at University of Oxford
At the University of Oxford, Alexander Kurze worked as a Postdoctoral Fellow from 2009 to 2016, engaging in advanced research in biochemistry. He also served as a University Tutor from 2012 to 2014, where he contributed to the academic development of students. His research experience at Oxford has significantly influenced his career in product management and biotechnology.
Early Career and Research Positions
Before his tenure at SOPHiA GENETICS, Alexander Kurze held various research positions. He was a Visiting Researcher at The Scripps Research Institute in 2004 and a Field Application Scientist at Thermo Fisher Scientific from 2014 to 2016. He also had a brief experience as a Visiting Student at UC Santa Cruz in 2002. These roles provided him with a diverse skill set in research and application of biotechnology.