Senior Precision Oncology SME (MD/PhD)

Prometheus Federal Services (PFS); Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Disability and life insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Prometheus Federal Services (PFS) is seeking a highly experienced Precision Oncology Subject Matter Expert (SME) to guide a national federal precision medicine initiative. The role focuses on molecular testing, precision oncology, and cancer care standardization across diverse health environments.

The candidate will translate evidence into practical clinical and operational recommendations, align with NCCN guidelines, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and federal stakeholders to

Qualifications

• MD or PhD in Oncology, Hematology/Oncology, Molecular Pathology, Genetics, Immunology, or closely related field.
• Demonstrated expertise in oncology, precision medicine, molecular diagnostics, and cancer genetics.
• Strong knowledge of NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines and evidence-based oncology care pathways.
• Experience supporting precision oncology programs and translating scientific evidence into clinical practice, policy, or program guidance.
• Expertise in hematologic malignancies and molecular testing applications for hematologic cancers.

Responsibilities

• Provide subject matter expertise in oncology, precision medicine, molecular diagnostics, and cancer genetics.
• Support precision oncology programs by translating emerging scientific evidence into actionable clinical or programmatic guidance.
• Apply and interpret NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines and other evidence-based oncology care pathways to support clinical decision-making.
• Review, interpret, and advise on molecular testing strategies, biomarkers, assay platforms, and specimen selection across the cancer care continuum.
• Develop, maintain, or provide expert guidance on molecular testing recommendations across various cancer types and clinical scenarios.
• Provide specialized expertise in hematologic malignancies, including molecular testing approaches and biomarker interpretation.
• Collaborate with clinical, operational, and leadership stakeholders to support precision oncology initiatives and program objectives.
• Communicate complex scientific and clinical concepts effectively to diverse audiences, including clinicians, administrators, and executive leadership.
• Support enterprise-wide efforts to standardize molecular testing practices and precision oncology workflows.

Skills

oncology expertise

precision medicine

molecular diagnostics

cancer genetics

communication skills

Education

MD or PhD in Oncology or related field

Tools

Molecular assay platforms

NCCN guidelines knowledge

Job description

Prometheus Federal Services (PFS) is seeking a highly experienced Precision Oncology Subject Matter Expert (SME) to guide a national federal precision medicine initiative. The role focuses on molecular testing, precision oncology, and cancer care standardization across diverse health environments.

The candidate will translate evidence into practical clinical and operational recommendations, align with NCCN guidelines, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and federal stakeholders to