Director, Medical Development, Precision Oncology, MD

Abbott•United States > California : Remote, CA

1d•$149,300 - $298,700•Remote

About The Position

The Sr. Principal Medical Development Director, MD provides clinical and translational leadership for the development and execution of oncology strategies, including development, validation, and regulatory approval of next-generation sequencing-based diagnostic assays that help select therapies, monitor treatment effectiveness, and detect residual disease. The role partners with Portfolio Lifecycle Management and Strategy to guide studies supporting pipeline products and extensions to marketed products, and helps design and implement medical support for new or expanded precision oncology tests and services. The position develops relationships with academic oncology leaders, cooperative trial groups, and research organizations; identifies investigators and sites for clinical trials; and initiates and leads external advisory boards. It reviews, interprets, and reports study results and provides medical leadership across Precision Oncology. The role also participates in and leads cross-functional work with business development, research and development, pathology and clinical laboratory operations, biostatistics, clinical and medical affairs, regulatory, market access, and commercial teams. The position can be based in Redwood City, California, or field based. The posting lists the location as remote in the United States, California. Travel is required; the posting gives both up to 30% in the duties and 50% in the travel field.

Requirements

M.D. or D.O. in a field related to the essential duties.
Completion of oncology fellowship training or equivalent.
Demonstrated expertise in molecular oncology.
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional internal and external teams working on complex, multifaceted projects.
Familiarity with laboratory analytical process development and biostatistics.
Ability to perform the essential duties with or without accommodation.
Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Strong analytical and communication skills, ability to build and lead collaborations, work effectively in cross-functional teams, incorporate feedback professionally, and prioritize quality results.

Nice To Haves

At least 2 years of experience in healthcare.
Oncology experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry, with an emphasis on clinical or translational research.
Experience working with checkpoint inhibitor therapies.
Experience developing oncology therapeutics and molecular diagnostics.
Strong knowledge of FDA and ex-U.S. regulatory documentation and processes.

Responsibilities

Develop the vision and strategy for Precision Oncology products in partnership with commercial, pipeline, compliance, regulatory, and other cross-functional stakeholders.
Identify opportunities to expand indications for existing Precision Oncology products and develop new products in the pharmaceutical space.
Provide medical expertise to commercialization strategy and product profiles for new products and services.
Serve as a medical monitor on study teams and lead clinical protocol development to support product development, validation, and commercialization, including novel approaches to demonstrating clinical validity and utility.
Engage oncology medical leaders to understand clinical questions and unmet needs in patient management and explain the scientific validity and clinical utility of Precision Oncology products.
Oversee scientific presentations and publications arising from product-development collaborations.
Provide oncology expertise and clinical insight throughout the lifecycle of genomic tests and services.
Collaborate with the medical organization on team leadership, communications, recruiting, team building, and culture initiatives.
Identify pharmaceutical partners for new product opportunities and indication expansion.
Lead internal and external collaborations and contribute to cross-functional teams.
Apply analytical and communication skills, incorporate feedback, prioritize work, and drive high-quality results.
Uphold company mission and values, comply with Quality Management System policies and procedures, maintain regular attendance, and model inclusive behavior.
Use a mobile device, tablet, or computer and perform typing for approximately 90% of a typical working day.
Travel away from the work location, potentially overnight or on weekends; the duties state travel up to 30% of working time, while the travel field states 50% of the time.