Head of Clinical Science & Strategy — Precision Oncology(Europe)

Waiv, formerly Owkin Dx; Genf; On-site; CHF 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Waiv, formerly Owkin Dx, seeks a Director, Clinical & Scientific Strategy — Precision Oncology to lead medical strategy for a breast cancer AI-based prognostic solution. You will oversee evidence generation, KOL engagement, and clinical deployment, interfacing with Waiv’s Medical team and external oncology networks across North America and Europe.

You will shape scientific narrative, oversee publication planning, and collaborate with RAQA, Product, and Market Access to advance regulatory and

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in breast cancer biology, clinical practice, and treatment decision-making.
• Strong command of prognostic and predictive biomarker methodology.
• Comfort with quantitative oncology data analysis and interpretation: biostatistics, survival analysis, biomarker validation.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end medical strategy for the breast cancer AI-based prognostic solution, from evidence generation through clinical adoption.
• Translate clinical data into rigorous medical communications for internal and external audiences.
• Contribute to product strategy regarding claims development and regulatory submissions in partnership with RAQA, Product, and Clinical Affairs.
• Co-develop and review study protocols and clinical study reports for prospective and retrospective validation studies.
• Coordinate author relationships and publication planning; ensure medical accuracy of outputs.
• Identify clinical champions and research collaborators for validation trials; support data packages for payers and congresses.
• Interface with internal teams and external partners to guide market access strategy and scientific communications.

Skills

Breast cancer biology

Biomarker methodology

Biostatistics

Scientific communication

Education

MD

PharmD

PhD

Job description

We are looking for a Director, Clinical & Scientific Strategy — Precision Oncology to serve as the scientific and clinical backbone of one of our flagship AI-based SaMD (Software as a Medical Device) product lines in the breast cancer space. This is a lifecycle role spanning evidence generation, KOL engagement, and clinical deployment support.

This person will be the primary interface between Waiv’s internal Medical team and the external scientific community (oncologists, pathologists, guidelines committees, academic centres), playing a critical role in establishing the scientific credibility and clinical adoption of our tools.

1. Product Lifecycle — Medical Leadership

• Own the end-to-end medical strategy for the assigned breast cancer AI-based prognostic solution, from evidence generation through clinical adoption — in coordination with the VP of Medical Affairs
• Drive the scientific narrative: translate clinical data into compelling, rigorous medical communications for internal and external audiences
• Evaluate emerging scientific trends, competitive intelligence, and evolving standards of care to inform product positioning, portfolio prioritisation, and lifecycle management
• Contribute to product strategy regarding claims development and regulatory submissions in partnership with RAQA, Product, and Clinical Affairs

2. Clinical Evidence Generation

• Co‑develop and review study protocols and clinical study reports for prospective and retrospective validation studies
• Contribute medical perspective to abstract and manuscript preparation; coordinate author relationships and publication planning
• Interface with internal teams and external partners to ensure medical accuracy of analytical outputs
• Support identification and prioritisation of data cuts for major oncology congresses
• Support evidence generation for market access strategy and build data packages for payers

3. KOL Engagement & Scientific Exchange

• Build and maintain high‑value relationships with breast oncologists, pathologists, and surgeons across North America and Europe
• Serve as the scientific face of Waiv at key congresses and symposia; deliver medical education and facilitate advisory boards
• Identify clinical champions and research collaborators — including cooperative groups, academic institutions, and healthcare systems — for clinical validation interventional trials; co‑develop investigator-initiated research frameworks
• Gather and synthesise field‑based medical insights; systematically feed clinical intelligence back into Product, Portfolio, and R&D strategy

4. Cross‑functional Collaboration

• Collaborate closely with: Medical Affairs, Commercial, VP Pathology, Market Access, R&D/Biostatistics, and Marketing
• Contribute to board‑level and investor‑facing scientific communications as required
• Support Medical Affairs team capacity and knowledge‑sharing on breast cancer science and medical device regulatory context

Scientific & Clinical Background

• Advanced degree required: MD, PharmD, or PhD in a relevant biomedical discipline (oncology, pathology, translational medicine, or similar)
• Deep expertise in breast cancer biology, clinical practice, and treatment decision‑making
• Strong command of prognostic and predictive biomarker methodology
• Comfort with quantitative oncology data analysis and interpretation: biostatistics, survival analysis, biomarker validation methodology, and data interpretation

Medical Affairs & Industry Experience

• Minimum 8–10 years of Medical Affairs, MSL, or clinical/scientific leadership experience in oncology, ideally in a precision medicine context
• Demonstrated experience managing or co‑developing clinical evidence programs (observational studies, registries, prospective studies)
• Hands‑on KOL engagement and publication experience; ability to lead advisory boards and represent the company at international congresses
• Familiarity with precision medicine, genomic testing regulatory and clinical frameworks (FDA/EMA guidance) is strongly preferred

Operational & Cross‑cultural Skills

• Self‑starter with high autonomy; comfortable in a lean, fast‑paced environment typical of a growth‑stage medtech company
• Excellent scientific communication skills — written (publications, regulatory documents, slide decks) and verbal (advisory boards, congresses)
• Willingness to travel internationally; estimated travel expected for congresses, KOL meetings, and site visits across North America and Europe