Medical Director, Oncology & Precision Diagnostics

CareDx; Brisbane (CA); Remote; USD 300,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

CareDx, Inc. is seeking a Medical Director, Oncology to lead the clinical and medical strategy for its expanding oncology portfolio, with a focus on solid tumors, particularly head and neck malignancies, and their intersection with transplant and biomarker-driven care.

This role will shape clinical development, drive translational research, and position CareDx as a leader in precision medicine. You will build partnerships with academic centers, guide publication strategies, and collaborate

Qualifications

• MD; ideally with fellowship training in Medical or Surgical Oncology.
• Subspecialty expertise in Head & Neck Oncology.
• Proven experience in clinical trials, publications, and scientific presentations.
• Expertise in precision medicine, molecular diagnostics, or biomarker-driven oncology care.
• Experience in academic or research-driven environments preferred.
• Industry experience in diagnostics, therapeutics, or medical affairs is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and execution of clinical studies, including investigator-initiated trials, registries, and translational research collaborations.
• Develop evidence-generation strategies supporting CLIA validation, clinical adoption, and reimbursement pathways.
• Build and maintain relationships with key opinion leaders in head & neck oncology and academic centers.
• Represent CareDx at major oncology conferences and scientific forums.
• Lead development and execution of publication strategies, including abstracts, manuscripts, and presentations.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with clinical, commercial, regulatory, and data science teams.

Education

MD with fellowship training in Medical or Surgical Oncology

Job description

CareDx, Inc. is seeking a Medical Director, Oncology to lead the clinical and medical strategy for its expanding oncology portfolio, with a focus on solid tumors, particularly head and neck malignancies, and their intersection with transplant and biomarker-driven care.

This role will shape clinical development, drive translational research, and position CareDx as a leader in precision medicine. You will build partnerships with academic centers, guide publication strategies, and collaborate