Regional Diagnostic Director (RDD)

Belite Bio; United States; On-site; USD 230,000 - 255,000; Full time

Job summary

Belite Bio, Inc. in the United States is seeking a Regional Diagnostic Director to lead and grow the Diagnostics team, align with global strategy, and advance genetic testing education across the U.S.

The RDD will supervise Diagnostic Specialists, drive education programs, and collaborate with cross-functional partners to execute testing programs and advocacy efforts on IRD gene panels and testing best practices.

Qualifications

• BA/BS required; healthcare degree strongly preferred (MS, RN, PA, PharmD, PhD)
• 10+ years pharma/biotech experience in sales, clinical/medical, or diagnostics
• Experience collaborating with KOLs, labs, and internal/external stakeholders
• Prior experience in rare or ultra-rare diseases with strong patient focus preferred
• Strong history of success leading teams to meet and exceed goals

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a US-based team of Diagnostic Specialists
• Educate HCPs on genetic testing and sponsored testing programs; provide leadership to DS team
• Partner with cross-functional teams and assist in reporting requirements
• Develop and implement the U.S. Diagnostic strategy
• Identify potential Genetic Testing KOLs and support educational initiatives

Skills

Diagnostic acumen

Strategic thinking

Operational capability

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

BA/BS; healthcare degree preferred

Job description

Belite Bio is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical drug development company focused on advancing novel therapeutics targeting retinal degenerative eye diseases with significant unmet medical needs. Built on our proprietary Retinol Binding Protein 4 (RBP4) IP portfolio, our clinical pipeline includes Tinlarebant (LBS-008), an oral therapy currently in late-stage clinical trials (including the Phase 3 DRAGON and PHOENIX studies) for Stargardt disease (STGD1) and Geographic Atrophy (GA) in dry AMD.

At Belite Bio, we are dedicated to developing innovative solutions to treat untreatable conditions and prevent vision loss in patients worldwide. As an early-stage company, we value entrepreneurial thinking, collaboration, accountability and the ability to thrive in fast moving environments.

Position Overview

The Regional Diagnostic Director (RDD) is a field-based diagnostic leader responsible for leading and managing a team of Diagnostic Specialists (DS) and providing insights to reinforce their efforts of educating HCPs across all assigned therapeutic areas. This role establishes deep diagnostic expertise aligned with global diagnostic strategy for the assigned U.S. team of Diagnostic Specialists. The RDD supports cross-functional business areas through testing awareness, genotyping education, and execution of diagnostic programs. They will assist in goal setting, training, supporting DS educational efforts, and overall management of the DS team

Key Responsibilities

Primary Responsibility #1: Genotyping & Diagnostic Leadership

• Manage and facilitate U.S. DS efforts to educate on genetic testing to successfully execute Belite Bio’s efforts in raising awareness of sponsored testing programs. Train and provide leadership to support DS team educational initiatives Assist in designing appropriate compensation structures and supporting DS team efforts to meet individual and team goals and expectations

Primary Responsibility #2: Cross-Functional Collaboration & Market Development

• Compliantly partner with cross-functional teams within Belite
• Assist Senior Director of U.S. Diagnostics in reporting requirements and other business needs as directed
• Contribute to ongoing development and implementation of the U.S. Diagnostic strategy

Primary Responsibility #3: Education, Training & Advocacy

• Help DS’s identify potential Genetic Testing Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) with educational needs pertaining to genetic testing programs, providing awareness to these HCPs
• Provide direct diagnostic field training and oversight, and assist with material creation
• Attend conferences to learn and understand diagnostic programs and testing
• Participate where compliant, in advocacy, outreach, and engagement with local organizations
• Support and assist with the delivery of high-quality educational and provide insights to inform strategy

Additional Responsibilities

• Educate HCPs and associated internal partner labs for seamless sponsored testing utilization
• Provide education for HCPs regarding resources for questions and follow up from the testing labs
• Provide expertise for IRD gene panels and best practices for testing utilization

Qualifications & Requirements

Education

BA/BS required; healthcare degree strongly preferred (MS, RN, PA, PharmD, PhD)

Experience

• Minimum 10+ years of pharma/biotech experience in sales, clinical/medical, or diagnostics
• Proven success working in high-performing, diverse teams
• Experience collaborating with KOLs, labs, and internal/external stakeholders
• Prior experience in rare or ultra-rare diseases with strong patient focus preferred
• Strong history of success leading teams to meet and exceed goals

Skills & Abilities

• Diagnostic and scientific acumen
• Strategic thinking and operational capability
• Ability to succeed in matrixed environments
• Persistence, resilience, and achievement orientation
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Cross-functional capability and strong ethical standards
• Knowledge of ophthalmology genetics strongly preferred

Additional Requirements

Equal Employment Opportunity & Accommodations

Belite Bio provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Belite Bio is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interviewing process due to a medical condition or disability, please contact human resources to let us know the nature of your request.

Salary Disclosure

Pay Range: $230,000 to $255,000 USD (Salary offered will depend on candidate location, market rate adjustments, skills, and relevant experience).

Belite Bio provides a competitive total compensation package that includes base salary, annual incentive bonuses, equity participation, and a full benefit package (health, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid time off).