Director, Medical Development, Precision Oncology

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Formulate the comprehensive vision and strategy for Exact Sciences' Precision Oncology products and portfolios.

• Discover opportunities to broaden indications for current products and innovate new offerings within the pharmaceutical sector.

• Collaborate with research and development, pipeline, commercial, compliance, and regulatory partners on commercialization strategies and product profiles.

• Act as a medical monitor on study teams and spearhead clinical protocol development that supports product development, validation, and commercialization.

• Engage with oncology medical leaders to grasp clinical inquiries, pinpoint clinical tool requirements, and convey scientific validity and clinical utility.

• Direct scientific presentations and publications stemming from product development collaborations.

• Provide oncology expertise and clinical insight throughout the lifecycle of genomic tests and services.

• Lead and engage in cross-functional internal program teams and working groups across business development, R&D, pathology, clinical laboratory operations, biostatistics, clinical affairs, medical affairs, regulatory, market access, and commercial sectors.

• Cultivate external relationships with academic oncology leaders, cooperative trial groups, research organizations, investigators, and clinical trial sites.

• Initiate and oversee external advisory boards involving pharmaceutical medical leaders, key opinion leaders, and other stakeholders.

• Review, interpret, and manage the reporting of significant study outcomes.

• Assist in designing and implementing medical support for new or enhanced precision oncology tests and services.

• Identify pharmaceutical partners for new product ventures and indication expansions.

• Propel continuous enhancement of team leadership practices and the Precision Oncology culture.

• Employ analytical, communication, collaboration, prioritization, and results-oriented skills.

• Support and adhere to the company's Quality Management System policies and procedures.

• Maintain consistent and dependable attendance while embodying the company's mission and values.

⛳️ Requirements

• M.D. or D.O. in a relevant field.

• Completion of fellowship training or its equivalent in oncology.

• Proven expertise in molecular oncology.

• Proven ability to lead cross-functional internal and external teams of professionals working on complex, multi-dimensional projects.

• Familiarity with laboratory analytical process development and biostatistics.

• Proven capability to execute the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation.

• Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

• Preferred: 2+ years of experience in healthcare.

• Preferred: Experience in oncology within the pharmaceutical or biotech industry, focusing on clinical or translational research.

• Preferred: Experience with checkpoint inhibitor therapies.

• Preferred: Experience in developing new oncology therapeutics and molecular diagnostics.

• Preferred: Strong understanding of FDA and international regulatory documentation and processes.

• Ability to use a mobile device, tablet, or computer and/or type for approximately 90% of a standard working day.

• Ability to travel up to 30% of working time away from the work location, which may include overnight and weekend travel.

🏝️ Benefits

• Travel opportunities, including overnight and weekend travel.

• Equal Opportunity Employer.