Overview
JOB DESCRIPTION
Myriad Genetics is a genetic testing company that provides actionable health information, empowering patients and their families to make critical and timely healthcare decisions, whether they’re evaluating risk for cancer, thinking about starting a family, or in search of more effective mental health treatment.
The MRD Clinical Development Manager plays an integral role in product and clinical development and adoption by maximizing the clinical and scientific evidence base for the oncology-related portfolio of products, with a main focus on minimal residual disease (MRD). This role in the R&D department works across multiple departments to lead clinical and scientific studies and partnerships to support the clinical application and implementation of MRD.
A successful candidate has deep knowledge of the oncology space and cancer genetic testing, a demonstrated track-record in clinical research, established relationships with oncology research networks, an understanding of the evidence required for guidelines support and payer coverage, scientific and/or clinical expertise in molecular diagnostics, experience in working with multidisciplinary teams, and experience in the industry/biotech setting. The candidate has an intuition for the future direction of cancer genetic testing and creative ideas for accelerating evidence development and test utilization.
Responsibilities
- Assist in creating the evidence development strategy to drive adoption of new and existing oncology products, primarily MRD, informed by medical society guidelines, coverage landscape, scientific capabilities, and the customer landscape.
- Lead or assist in research initiatives to drive evidence development for MRD through clinical studies
- Seek out, assess, and implement external partnerships to generate evidence on MRD clinical validity, utility, and effectiveness in target populations
- Collaborate with the Real-World Evidence, Clinical Operations, and Scientific Communications teams on study design and execution, manuscripts, and other scientific presentations of MRD research
- Work closely with stakeholders in R&D, Technology, and Commercial to ensure that the evidence development strategy aligns with scientific, technological, and commercial aims and capabilities of the company
Qualifications
- Advanced clinical/scientific degree (MS, MD, or PhD) or relevant training with at 5-7 years of experience in oncology/cancer genetics; laboratory and/or industry experience preferred
- Experience conducting clinical research and evidence development, track-record of peer reviewed publications preferred
- Well-versed in scientific literature, guidelines, and other sources of information related to oncology/cancer genetics products
- Established relationships with key opinion leaders in oncology preferred
- Experience managing complex projects
- Experience working collaboratively and cross-functionally
- Excellent writing, communication, and presentation skills
- A sense of eagerness to contribute to a supportive, interdisciplinary, motivated team
Location: Remote; South San Francisco, CA; Salt Lake City, UT
Physical Requirements
OFFICE - The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; talk; or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop; kneel; or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and depth perception.
EEO
We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. In hiring and all other employment decisions, we prohibit discrimination and harassment on the basis of any protected characteristic, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.
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