Vice President of Specialty Oncology, Franchise Leader

CareDx, Inc.; Brisbane (CA); On-site; USD 330,000 - 375,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare benefits

401(k) matching

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Living Donor policy

Competitive base salary and incentives

Job summary

CareDx, Inc. in Brisbane, CA is a leader in precision medicine solutions for transplant patients.

The Vice President, Specialty Oncology will own the NavDx franchise strategy across Head & Neck, GI, and Gynecologic cancers, overseeing upstream/downstream marketing, Medical Affairs, MSL, and Sales alignment to drive adoption and long-term franchise value. You will shape the integrated medical plan, guide evidence generation, and lead cross-functional teams to deliver market-leading outcomes in a

Qualifications

• Advanced degree preferred (MBA, PhD, PharmD, MD)
• 12+ years in oncology, molecular diagnostics, or biopharma
• Proven franchise or portfolio leadership experience
• Deep experience across upstream/downstream marketing and medical collaboration
• Strong matrix leadership and influence skills
• Leadership Characteristics Enterprise mindset with full accountability Strategic clarity combined with operational rigor Collaborative leader with credibility across Sales and Medical High integrity with strong compliance orientation

Responsibilities

• Own the integrated franchise strategy across HPV-driven cancers aligned to long-term growth
• Accountable for volume, revenue, and market share performance
• Translate clinical evidence and market insights into strategic priorities and investments
• Shape lifecycle expansion, new indications, and guideline inclusion strategies
• Lead downstream marketing & activation campaigns, congress strategy and field enablement
• Provide strategic leadership to MSL and Medical Education teams
• Manage a 2nd line sales leader and the sales team, driving alignment with Sales Ops and Commercial Ops

Skills

Franchise leadership

Cross-functional leadership

Strategic thinking

Data-driven decisions

Education

MBA/PhD/PharmD/MD preferred

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

CareDx, Inc. is a leading precision medicine solutions company focused on the discovery, development, and commercialization of clinically differentiated, high-value healthcare solutions for transplant patients and caregivers. CareDx offers products, testing services, and digital healthcare solutions along the pre- and post-transplant patient journey, and is the leading provider of genomics-based information for transplant patients.

The Vice President, Specialty Oncology is the end-to-end business owner for the NavDx franchise across Head & Neck, GI, and Gynecologic cancers, with full accountability for strategy, volume, revenue, pipeline and market shaping. This leader owns the commercial and medical education ecosystem for NavDx, driving adoption, clinical integration, guideline momentum, and long-term franchise value, while orchestrating upstream marketing (product lifecycle management, indication expansion), downstream marketing (brand strategy, targeting, messaging, selling directions), Medical Science Liaison (MSL) teams, Medical Education, KOL engagement and Sales (up to a certain team size).

Core Accountabilities

• Franchise Strategy & P&L Ownership Own the integrated franchise strategy across HPV-driven cancers aligned to long-term growth
• Accountable for volume, revenue, and market share performance
• Translate clinical evidence and market insights into strategic priorities and investments
• Shape lifecycle expansion, new indications, and guideline inclusion strategies

Market Shaping & Disease Leadership

• Lead market shaping strategies to redefine standards of care in surveillance and MRD monitoring
• Partner with Medical Affairs to drive guideline inclusion and publication strategy
• Establish Navigate as the reference standard across academic and community settings

Upstream Marketing Leadership

• Lead indication strategy, value proposition, and positioning by tumor type
• Align evidence generation priorities with Medical Affairs and R&D
• Ensure strategy is grounded in unmet clinical need and differentiated value

Downstream Marketing & Activation

• Lead downstream marketing teams responsible for campaigns, congress strategy, and field enablement
• Ensure translation of strategy into field-ready programs that accelerate adoption

Medical Affairs, MSL & Medical Education Leadership

• Provide strategic leadership to MSL and Medical Education teams
• Own the integrated medical plan including scientific exchange, advisory boards, and education
• Ensure compliant, high-impact engagement with multidisciplinary care teams

Sales Team Leadership (In the nearterm)

• Manage a 2 nd line sales leader and the sales team
• Translate franchise strategy into sales priorities and targeting
• Partner with Sales Ops and Sales Excellence to ensure world-class sales execution and management cadence
• Partner with Commercial Operations to deliver forecasting, demand planning, and performance insights

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Act as single point of accountability for franchise alignment across functions
• Drive disciplined execution through data-driven decision making
• Represent the franchise in executive and strategic planning forums

Qualifications & Experience

• Advanced degree preferred (MBA, PhD, PharmD, MD)
• 12+ years in oncology, molecular diagnostics, or biopharma
• Proven franchise or portfolio leadership experience
• Deep experience across upstream/downstream marketing and medical collaboration
• Strong matrix leadership and influence skills
• Leadership Characteristics Enterprise mindset with full accountability Strategic clarity combined with operational rigor Collaborative leader with credibility across Sales and Medical High integrity with strong compliance orientation

Additional Details

Every individual at CareDx has a direct impact on our collective mission to improve the lives of organ transplant patients worldwide. We believe in taking great care of our people, so they take even greater care of our patients.

Total Rewards package for US Employees includes

• Competitive base salary and incentive compensation
• Health and welfare benefits, including a gym reimbursement program
• 401(k) savings plan match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Pre-tax commuter benefits
• And more!
• Living Donor Employee Recovery Policy that allows up to 30 days of paid leave annually to a full-time employee who makes the selfless act of donating an organ or bone marrow.

With products that are making a difference in the lives of transplant patients today and a promising pipeline for the future, it’s an exciting time to be part of the CareDx team. Join us in partnering with transplant patients to transform our future together.

Equal Opportunity Employer

CareDx, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer-vets/disabled, and participates in the E-Verify program.

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This is the anticipated base salary range for candidates who will work in Brisbane, California. The final salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include, but are not limited to, the type and length of experience within the job, the type and length of experience within the industry, education, etc. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives and restricted stock units. CareDx is a multi-state employer, and this salary range may not reflect positions that work in other states. San Francisco Bay Area Roles: $330,000 — $375,000 USD