Senior Director, Clinical Programs

Job Responsibilities

• Evidence Generation Strategy: Support the design and execution of evidence generation strategies for established clinical programs.
• Spearhead strategic initiatives within Medical Affairs to support GeneDx’s growth and innovation goals.
• Lead and oversee clinical research projects that utilize internal GeneDx data.
• Collaborate with internal partners, including clinical data scientists, HEOR, and Product, to design and execute projects.
• Manage relationships with external partners to drive collaborative research projects.
• Oversee the development, review, and submission of scientific manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and other publications.
• Act as a subject matter expert for rare diseases and genomic diagnostics.
• Represent GeneDx at scientific conferences, clinical meetings, and other industry events.
• Provide medical support internally for medical, product, and commercial strategy as well as scientific messaging.
• Provide medical support as needed for FDA and other regulatory submissions.
• Solve complex problems and lead innovative solutions that drive organizational success.

People Manager

• Lead and mentor clinical program managers, including resource allocation, coaching and performance feedback, career development support.
• Foster a collaborative, high-performing team culture.

Education, Experience, And 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.
• Experience working with rare disease biopharma preferred.
• Experienced in solving complex problems and negotiating business deals.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional presentation and public speaking skills.
• 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.

Pay

$250,000—$270,000 USD