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Director – Diagnostics Partnering

DirectorDirectorFull TimeRemoteLeadTeam 1,001-5,000Since 2008H1B No SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

Texas

Posted

100 days ago

Salary

$160K - $190K / year

Seniority

Lead

Postgraduate Degree8 yrs expEnglish

Job Description

• Identify and pursue strategic opportunities for IHC and NGS based diagnostic programs for targeted therapies and immuno-oncology agents. • Serve as the strategic thought partner to senior executives and R D leadership at biopharma companies, fostering trust, strategic, and scientific alignment. • Serve as the BD lead managing diagnostic partnerships from early-stage evaluation through deal closing. • Define partnership value propositions by integrating our scientific strengths with the commercial needs of biopharma customers. • Oversee implementation of joint go-to-market plans, ensuring alignment on launch timing, geographies, messaging, and field deployment. • Help strengthen external materials that clearly communicate the value of our diagnostic offerings to clinicians, KOLs, and payers. • Lead diagnostic partnerships and act as a key escalation point, ensuring consistent communication between internal stakeholders and partner organizations.

Job Requirements

  • MS or PhD in molecular biology, genomics, oncology, or related field.
  • A minimum of 8 years professional work experience.
  • 5+ years of experience in the molecular diagnostics, biopharma, or precision medicine sectors, with a clear focus on diagnostics and oncology.
  • Proven business development track record (e.g., deal sheet) leading diligences, and complex organization-wide efforts to deliver partnerships with Biopharma.
  • Transactions knowledge (e.g., contracting, deal sheets, multi-tier / multi-constituent decision making, etc.).
  • Experience as the external face of the organization, leading and participating in BD partnering events (e.g., JPM, BIO) and oncology conferences.
  • Proven experience managing or supporting biopharma partnerships involving NGS or biomarker-driven programs.
  • Strong grasp of oncology therapeutic development, biomarker strategy, and regulatory pathways for Dx in global markets.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and program leadership skills.
  • MBA or equivalent commercial experience strongly preferred.

Benefits

  • Highly competitive and inclusive medical, dental and vision coverage options
  • Health Savings Account for medical expenses and dependent care expenses
  • Flexible Spending Account to pay for certain out-of-pocket expenses
  • Paid time off, including: vacation, sick time and holidays
  • 401k match and Financial Planning tools
  • LTD and STD insurance coverages, as well as voluntary benefit options
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Pet Insurance
  • Legal Assistance
  • Tuition Assistance

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