Director, Medical Development, Precision Oncology, MD

4151 Genomic Health, Inc.; California; Hybrid; USD 149,000 - 299,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott is seeking a Sr. Principal Medical Development Director, MD to lead clinical and translational efforts for precision oncology tests. You will design studies, validate diagnostic assays, and guide regulatory strategies while collaborating across medical affairs, R&D, and commercial teams.

This role emphasizes external leadership with KOLs and pharma partners. The position can be based in California, with up to 30% travel, and requires a physician qualification (MD/DO) with oncology

Qualifications

• MD/DO with oncology training and regulatory familiarity.
• Experience leading cross-functional oncology programs.
• Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical development and translational strategies for PO oncology products.
• Design and oversee clinical protocols for validation and regulatory support.
• Build external relationships with academic oncology leaders and trial groups.
• Provide oncology medical leadership across product lifecycle.

Skills

Leadership & cross-functional teamwork

Medical affairs expertise

Communication skills

Education

MD/DO degree

Fellowship in oncology

Experience with oncology clinical trials

Job description

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Division Overview

Abbott Cancer Diagnostics aims to eradicate cancer and the suffering it causes through innovative tests that help prevent cancer, detect it earlier, and guide treatment. The division brings together capabilities across cancer screening, precision oncology, molecular diagnostics, clinical laboratory services, and rare disease genetics. We relentlessly pursue smarter solutions that provide the clarity needed to take life‑changing action earlier and make those solutions accessible to patients and healthcare professionals. Alongside visionary collaborators and in partnership with communities, we combine deep scientific expertise with Abbott’s global scale to help advance the fight against cancer.

Position Overview

The Sr. Principal Medical Development Director, MD will be responsible for clinical and translational leadership in the development and execution of the company’s oncology strategies; including, but not limited to, the design and implementation of next‑generation sequencing (NGS) based assays focused on the development, validation, and regulatory approval of diagnostic tests designed to help determine the most appropriate therapies for patients, monitor therapy effectiveness, and detect the presence of residual disease. In partnership with Portfolio Lifecycle Management and Strategy, this role will provide oncology leadership during the design, development, and implementation of studies that support pipeline products and/or line extensions to on‑market products. This position will develop external relationships with leaders in academic oncology, cooperative trial groups, and research organizations, as well as identify investigators and sites to participate in clinical trials and inform medical strategies. The Sr. Principal Medical Development Director, MD will initiate and lead external ad boards involving medical leaders in pharma, key opinion leaders, and other third parties. This position will be responsible for the review, interpretation, and leadership in the report of key study results and will also help design and implement the medical support for all new or extended precision oncology tests and services. The Sr. Principal Medical Development Director, MD will be both a leader of and participant on internal cross‑functional program teams and working groups including, but not limited to, members of the business development, research and development, pathology and clinical lab operations, biostatistics, clinical affairs, medical affairs, regulatory, market access, and commercial teams. This position will also provide medical leadership across Precision Oncology as a member of the medical organization. This position can be based in Redwood City, CA, or be field based.

Essential Duties

• Develop the overall vision and strategy for one or more specific Exact Sciences’ Precision Oncology (PO) products, including, but not limited to, the Oncotype DX recurrence score, radiation score, and colon recurrence score; OncoExTra and therapy selection portfolio; and the molecular residual disease (MRD) liquid biopsy portfolio, in partnership with internal and cross‑functional stakeholders including commercial, pipeline, compliance, and regulatory.
• Identify opportunities to expand indications for existing Exact Sciences’ PO products and new products within the pharma space.
• Collaborate with Exact Sciences’ cross‑functional team members from the research and development, pipeline, and commercial organizations to participate in and provide medical expertise to the formulation of commercialization strategy and the creation of product profiles for new products and services.
• Participate as the medical monitor on study teams and lead the development of clinical protocols required to support product development, validation, and commercialization; including, but not limited to, the adoption and development of novel approaches for the demonstration of clinical validation and utility.
• Engage with medical leaders within precision and molecular, medical and surgical and radiation oncology to gain a greater understanding of key clinical questions in patient management, requisite a new generation of clinical tool needs, and facilitate their understanding of the scientific validity and clinical utility of Exact PO products.
• Accountable for scientific presentations and publications generated as a result of PO product development collaborations.
• Provide oncology expertise and clinical insight for cross‑functional teams at Exact Sciences throughout the lifecycle of practice‑changing genomic tests and services.
• Engage with colleagues in the medical organization to drive continuous improvement of team leadership practices including, but not limited to, department communications, interview potential new team members, team building initiatives, and enhancement of Precision Oncology’s unique culture.
• Create an innovative and proactive approach to identify pharma partners for new product opportunities and indication expansion of existing products.
• Apply strong analytical skills.
• Apply strong communication skills; ability to create and maintain open, clear, and collaborative communication with internal stakeholders, senior management, external partners and customers, and key opinion leaders.
• Ability to build and lead internal and external collaborations.
• Ability to integrate and apply feedback in a professional manner.
• Ability to prioritize and drive results with a high emphasis on quality.
• Ability to excel and work effectively in a cross‑functional team environment.
• Uphold company mission and values through accountability, innovation, integrity, quality, and teamwork.
• Support and comply with the company’s Quality Management System policies and procedures.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Ability to act with an inclusion mindset and model these behaviors for the organization.
• Ability to work on a mobile device, tablet, or in front of a computer screen and/or perform typing for approximately 90% of a typical working day.
• Ability to travel up to 30% of working time away from work location, may include overnight/weekend travel.

Minimum Qualifications

• M.D., D.O., in a related field as outlined in the essential duties.
• Completion of fellowship training or equivalent in oncology.
• Demonstrated expertise in molecular oncology.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross‑functional internal and external teams of professionals focused on complex, multi‑faced projects.
• Familiarity with laboratory analytical process development and biostatistics.
• Demonstrated ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation.
• Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in healthcare.
• Experience in oncology within the pharmaceutical or biotech industry with an emphasis on clinical or translational research.
• Experience working with checkpoint inhibitor therapies.
• Experience in the development of new oncology therapeutics and molecular diagnostics.
• Strong knowledge of FDA and Ex-U.S. regulatory documentation and processes.

The base pay for this position is $149,300.00 – $298,700.00 In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY: Medical & Scientific Affairs

DIVISION: ONCO Cancer Diagnostics

LOCATION: United States > California : Remote

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT: Standard

TRAVEL: Yes, 50 % of the Time

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: Not Applicable

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)

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