[Remote] Senior Director, Clinical Programs
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. GeneDx is a leader in rare disease diagnostics and precision medicine, seeking a Senior Director of Clinical Programs to lead high-impact initiatives. This role involves managing clinical program managers, driving strategic initiatives within the Clinical Development team, and collaborating with various stakeholders to advance the company's mission.
Responsibilities
- Support the design and execution of evidence generation strategies for established clinical programs that cover clinical settings and diseases/disorders of interest in collaboration with R&D, Commercial, Regulatory, Market Access, and Operations teams
- Lead and oversee clinical research projects that utilize internal GeneDx data and align with established clinical programs
- Partner with internal and external stakeholders on prospective clinical and translational research efforts aligned with established clinical programs to deliver on project and program objectives
- Oversee the development, review, and submission of scientific manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and other publications aligned with established clinical programs
- Acts as a subject matter expert for rare diseases and genomic diagnostics for both internal teams and external stakeholders
- Lead and mentor clinical program managers, including resource allocation, coaching and performance feedback, career development support
Skills
- PhD, MD (or equivalent) with board certification by the American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics (or equivalent) required
- 10+ years of experience in a clinical laboratory or industry role as a board certified ABMGG fellow required
- 5+ years of experience in a medical affairs or clinical development role required
- 5+ years of experience leading research efforts related to molecular diagnostics in rare disease required
- Strong level of clinical genetics knowledge in rare disease
- Strong publication record
- Ability to work cross-functionally with other teams and external collaborators to drive strategic initiatives forward
- Experienced in solving complex problems and negotiating business deals
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Exceptional presentation and public speaking skills
- Ability to work independently and manage time effectively
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
- Proven experience leading teams and managing cross-functional collaborators to deliver on goals of projects and programs
- Proficient in working with databases and Microsoft Office Suite
- Certification by the American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ABMGG) or equivalent in clinical molecular genetics or laboratory genetics and genomics (LGG)
- Experience working with rare disease biopharma
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Health, Dental, Vision and Life insurance
- 401k Retirement Savings Plan
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Employee Discounts
- Voluntary benefits
- Programs for parents and parents-to-be
- We provide expert support for family planning, pregnancy, and postpartum care, including up to 22 weeks of fully paid parental leave (U.S.) and up to $25K annually for fertility, adoption, or surrogacy.
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