Medical Director Oncologist California

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.

We are looking for a Hematologist Oncologist to lead the efforts supporting the medical and clinical development strategy of CareDx's pipeline cell therapy and bone marrow transplant monitoring products including AlloHeme, AutoCell and AlloCell. The Cell Therapy and Transplant (CTT) Medical Director will develop clinical trials, research studies and collaborations, draft manuscripts and abstracts, and collaborate in other relevant scientific exchanges. Additionally, this individual will be expected to develop and implement a data generation plan to support CLIA validation, engage with thought leaders, and guide the clinical adoption and reimbursement for new product launches.

The individual will partner with clinical and business leaders, including bone marrow transplant and cell therapy clinicians, relevant society leaders, government and private payers, laboratory directors, and other external stakeholders. Internally, the medical director will partner with the functional and business leads to help prioritize, analyze, propose, and execute clinical and research partnerships to enable the generation and dissemination of evidence regarding CareDx' cell therapy and transplant portfolio.

You will have the opportunity to help shape and scale CareDx's portfolio of testing and digital services to optimize cell therapy & transplant patient outcomes and establish CareDx as a leading company in this new market segment. The role is within the Cell Therapy & Transplant business unit with support from across company including biostats, data science, research and development, clinical operations, regulatory affairs and others.

The ideal candidate has a deep understanding of the cell therapy landscape in oncology, has designed and led clinical studies, engaged with key thought leaders to drive clinical innovation and disseminating new data via publications, developed numerous abstracts and publications, and has presented at conferences and other peer-to-peer medical exchange platforms. A strategic approach to the involvement of industry with the clinical community through clinical and scientific understanding will be required.

The position involves frequent travel, working with key bone marrow and cell therapy centers, and supporting the commercial team and senior medical leadership where needed.

Responsibilities:

• Design and execute sponsored clinical studies and support registries, investigator initiated trials, grants, research collaborations, etc.
• Act as a senior company medical representative interacting with external scientific leaders, patient advocacy groups, payors, pharmaceutical companies, regulatory authorities, and others.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive abstracts and publication plan. Responsible for final abstract submissions and publications with input from key internal and external stakeholders and review by the leadership team.
• Present at conferences and other scientific exchange meetings; when needed work with external clinicians to present on CareDx's behalf.
• Function as the primary clinical resource for the commercial team to provide scientific and clinical leadership in the development of strategies for product/business development.
• Organize and execute scientific and clinical advisory boards.
• Work with clinical operations and medical affairs, be able to propose, implement, and monitor clinical studies.
• Support scientific and clinical initiatives at key clinical and scientific meetings.
• Coordinate with the CareDx organization to ensure the proper resources are in place to support new clinical opportunities.
• Work closely with VP of Cell Therapy and Transplant, R&D and business development to evaluate new opportunities

Qualifications:

• Oncologist Medical degree and experience beyond training required for the Medical Director role. Candidates without a medical degree but with significant experience and demonstrated capabilities matching the requirements may be considered for a medical science liaison role.
• Prior industry experience in cell therapy therapeutics or diagnostics is preferred
• Experience in leading clinical research and publications
• Understanding of diagnostic and molecular monitoring tests for hematologic malignancies, particularly for patients undergoing cell therapy or bone marrow treatment
• Results-orientation - track record for delivering results, taking ownership and accountability.
• Strong initiative, creativity, independence, sense of urgency, self-motivation, and time management skills.
• Comfortable presenting to and partnering with executives, key thought leaders in the field, and with cross-functional partners to solve complex business challenges.
• Desire to work in a high growth and results-oriented team environment.
• Unrelenting intellectual curiosity.
• Travel required, up to 40%.

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.

Our competitive 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!
• Please refer to our page to view detailed benefits athttps://caredx.com/company/careers

In addition, we have a 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.

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

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