A pharma organization is seeking a new Associate Director, Molecular Diagnostic Programs to join their team Remotely. This role oversees molecular diagnostic program activities, supports new program development, and partners across scientific, medical, and business teams to help advance accurate rare disease diagnostics.
About the Opportunity:
Responsibilities:
Support molecular diagnostics activities for existing and future franchise programs by monitoring program data, managing program materials, and supporting new program development
Develop laboratory testing program materials, maintain medical and compliance review, and conduct training on molecular diagnostics programs and internal reporting
Partner with internal and external scientific, laboratory, and medical experts to support ongoing testing program operations
Perform ad hoc data analysis to address program questions and report molecular diagnostics program status to the business
Support development and maintenance of gene locus-specific database programs
Qualifications:
At least 5 years of industry experience
Master's degree or higher in genetics, biochemistry, genetic counseling, molecular biology, or a related field
Experience in commercial genetic, biochemical, or other diagnostic assay development and/or testing program operations
Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills
Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and deliverables in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment
Ability to build strong cross-functional relationships
Strong oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills
Desired Skills:
Experience with Power BI or other data visualization software
Familiarity with HGVS nomenclature
Exposure to molecular, biochemical, antibody testing, or disease databasing