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Senior Director Clinical Development

Partially · San Francisco, California
Posted August 12, 2026
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Overview

Lead clinical study portfolio and drive diagnostic product development for cancer detection. Oversee strategy execution and collaborate with cross-functional teams to advance product claims and reimbursement.

What You'll Do11

  • 1Develop and execute clinical studies generating robust evidence for product claims
  • 2Advance diagnostic product development for cancer detection
  • 3Implement five-year clinical development strategy aligned with scientific evidence
  • 4Manage clinical development and operations groups along with CROs and investigators
  • 5Partner with R&D Biostatistics to design and analyze clinical studies
  • 6Direct clinical trial timelines budgets and risks in line with product development processes
  • 7Interact with FDA on IVD product approval submissions and document preparation
  • 8Collaborate with Medical Affairs to identify evidence gaps and gather real-world data
  • 9Work with Data Engineering to store and curate clinical data
  • 10Participate in industry stakeholder groups and present findings to senior leadership
  • 11Drive start-up mindset with proactive decision-making and cross-functional teamwork

Requirements8

  • 1PhD in physical or natural sciences or MD degree
  • 2Expertise in cancer biology strongly preferred
  • 38+ years leading clinical studies for pharma or diagnostics with strong publication record
  • 43-5 years experience in IVD diagnostics development
  • 5Knowledge of clinical regulatory standards ICH E6(R3) GCP ISO 14155 ISO 13485 21 CFR Part 820
  • 66-8 years management experience including recruitment coaching and performance management
  • 7Excellent communication skills in written and oral presentations
  • 8Familiarity with AI approaches in clinical trials and international data standards

Salary Insight

Salary not disclosed in listing

Location

Typepartially
LocationSan Francisco, California

Required Skills

clinical study developmentdiagnostic product developmentoncologyregulatory affairsclinical trial management
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