Vice President – Diagnostic Partnering

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

📋 Description

• Develop and oversee the long-term diagnostic strategy for biopharma collaborations, ensuring alignment with corporate growth objectives, oncology focus areas, and platform capabilities.

• Act as a diagnostic subject matter expert for high-priority, top-tier pharmaceutical programs, providing expert guidance on biomarker strategy, assay selection, regulatory pathways, and development risks.

• Serve as the internal and external expert on companion diagnostics (CDx), advising on appropriate development strategies, assay methodologies, intended use alignment, and program design considerations for therapeutic assets.

• Collaborate closely with the BBD lead on key strategic accounts, jointly crafting the overall deal strategy, partner positioning, and long-term value creation.

• Independently initiate, structure, and lead diagnostic partnerships for select pharmaceutical and biotech accounts, acting as the primary partner lead from initial engagement through execution.

• Drive discussions on CDx and advanced diagnostic co-development, including biomarker selection, IUO/bridging approaches, regulatory strategies, development timelines, and commercialization support.

• Guide partners through the technical and strategic implications of CDx development decisions, including platform selection, sample strategies, testing workflows, validation expectations, regulatory risks, and launch readiness.

• Act as a strategic thought partner to executives and R&D leadership at biopharma companies, building trust and fostering scientific alignment.

• Function as a consultative leader during external discussions, engaging deeply on CDx science, development pathways, and feasibility considerations rather than relying solely on commercial positioning.

• Lead cross-functional teams that manage Dx partnerships from early-stage evaluation through prospective testing, regulatory submission, approval, and market launch.

• Oversee program timelines, deliverables, budgets, and risk mitigation strategies to ensure successful execution of partnership goals.

• Define partnership value propositions by integrating our scientific strengths with the commercial needs of biopharma customers.

• Represent the company as a senior external leader at major partnering forums and oncology conferences (e.g., JPM, BIO, ASCO, World CDx).

⛳️ Requirements

• MS or PhD in molecular biology, genomics, oncology, or a related field.

• Over 12 years of experience in molecular diagnostics, biopharma, or precision medicine sectors, with a clear emphasis on diagnostics and oncology, including leadership responsibilities.

• Proven executive-level experience in leading diagnostic, CDx, or biomarker-driven partnerships within or with biopharma.

• A strong record of originating, structuring, closing, or executing complex biopharma collaborations and strategic transactions.

• Extensive understanding of oncology drug development, biomarker strategies, and global regulatory pathways for diagnostics.

• In-depth, practical knowledge of companion diagnostic development, including assay development strategies, analytical and clinical validation, regulatory submissions, bridging studies, labeling considerations, and commercialization planning.

• Experience acting as the senior external representative of an organization with biopharma partners.

• Strong executive presence with exceptional communication, negotiation, and strategic leadership skills.

• Ability to engage credibly with sophisticated biopharma stakeholders in the roles of both a business development leader and a technical CDx consultant.

🏝️ Benefits

• Highly competitive and inclusive medical, dental, and vision coverage options.

• Health Savings Account for medical expenses and dependent care expenses.

• Flexible Spending Account to cover certain out-of-pocket expenses.

• Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays.

• 401k matching and financial planning tools.

• Long-term and short-term disability insurance coverages, along with voluntary benefit options.

• Employee Assistance Program.

• Pet insurance.

• Legal assistance.

• Tuition assistance.