Associate Director, Market Development, Oncology & Emerging Markets

Oxford Nanopore Technologies•United States,

7d•$160,000 - $185,000•Remote

About The Position

Oxford Nanopore Technologies is seeking an experienced market development leader to expand adoption of our sequencing technology across oncology and other high-growth markets in the Americas. This role will identify and develop new applications, customer segments, partnerships, and market opportunities where Oxford Nanopore can deliver meaningful scientific and commercial value. You will work across sales, marketing, product, medical, regulatory, and government affairs teams to help move promising applications from early research use toward broader adoption and scale.

Requirements

An advanced degree in genomics, molecular biology, life sciences, medicine, or a related discipline is preferred. A PhD, MD, or MBA is advantageous.
Significant experience to Next Generation Sequencing or extensive experience in genomics or oncology.
Demonstrated success in market development, commercialization, strategic partnerships, or market creation
Strong understanding of clinical, research, and applied genomics markets across the Americas
Experience working with KOLs, scientific collaborators, professional societies, or policy stakeholders
Ability to translate complex science into clear commercial and customer value
Strong cross-functional leadership and influence in a global, matrixed organization
A hands-on, entrepreneurial approach and comfort working in an evolving environment
An established network across relevant oncology, genomics, clinical, biopharma, or policy communities

Responsibilities

Identify and validate new market opportunities across oncology, clinical, research, and applied genomics
Develop market development strategies with clear priorities and measurable commercial outcomes
Build partnerships with customers, KOLs, academic institutions, clinical organizations, biopharma companies, and professional societies
Lead evidence-generation initiatives that support adoption and market entry
Translate scientific and market insights into compelling commercial value propositions
Support sales teams on strategic accounts, pipeline development, and complex opportunities
Provide input into product, workflow, and portfolio strategy
Help shape standards, guidelines, and market-access pathways where appropriate
Build repeatable frameworks and best practices as the global Market Development function grows