Director, HPV Diagnostics R&D & Translational Science

CareDx; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 185,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare benefits

401(k) match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Gym reimbursement

Job summary

CareDx is seeking a Director of Research & Development to lead the scientific and technical advancement of the NavDx and NavDxGyn product portfolios. You will shape assay development, technology innovation, analytical validation, and translational research across oncology diagnostics in a fast-growing specialty oncology business.

The role requires deep expertise in molecular diagnostics, circulating nucleic acids, and cross-functional leadership to ensure successful execution of CareDx's

Qualifications

• PhD required in molecular biology, cancer biology, genetics, genomics, biochemistry, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in molecular diagnostics, biotechnology, oncology, or translational research.
• Experience leading assay development programs from concept through clinical implementation.
• Experience with ctDNA, cfDNA, viral DNA, or related biomarker platforms.
• Proven track record leading multidisciplinary scientific teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead scientific strategy for NavDx, NavDxGyn, and future HPV-driven cancer products.
• Drive innovation in circulating tumor DNA, viral DNA, fragmentomics, and related molecular diagnostic technologies.
• Identify and evaluate new biomarkers, assay approaches, and product opportunities.
• Develop long-term scientific roadmaps aligned with CareDx specialty oncology strategy.
• Oversee analytical validation activities supporting laboratory-developed tests.
• Partner with Clinical Affairs to design validation studies and evidence generation.
• Represent CareDx at scientific meetings and collaborations.

Skills

Molecular diagnostics leadership

Assay development leadership

Cross-functional leadership

Biomarker discovery

Education

PhD in Molecular Biology or related field

Tools

qPCR

ddPCR

NGS

Translational biology tools

Job description

CareDx is seeking a Director of Research & Development to lead the scientific and technical advancement of the NavDx and NavDxGyn product portfolios. You will shape assay development, technology innovation, analytical validation, and translational research across oncology diagnostics in a fast-growing specialty oncology business.

The role requires deep expertise in molecular diagnostics, circulating nucleic acids, and cross-functional leadership to ensure successful execution of CareDx's