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Associate Director of Clinical Genetic Counseling (GC)

BillionToOne is a next-generation molecular diagnostics company dedicated to developing powerful and accurate diagnostic tests that are accessible to all. Our innovative QCT molecular counting technology significantly enhances the resolution of disease detection using cell-free DNA by over a thousandfold. This groundbreaking technology is integral to our product offerings, including one of our flagship products, Unity Complete™, the only non-invasive prenatal screen capable of assessing fetal risk for both common recessive conditions and aneuploidies from a single maternal blood sample. Leveraging the same molecular counting technology, we've expanded our impact into oncology in 2023 with a pioneering liquid biopsy test, Northstar, that combines treatment selection with monitoring. To date, over 500,000 patients have benefited from our innovative and precise diagnostic tests, and our Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) has grown from $0 to $125 million in the last ~4 years.

BillionToOne has successfully raised close to $400 million in funding, with a notable $130 million Series D round completed in June 2024, resulting in a company valuation of over $1 billion. This funding has come from prestigious global institutional investors, including Hummingbird, Adams Street Partners, Neuberger Berman, Baillie Gifford, and Premji Invest. BillionToOne has recently been recognized by Forbes as one of America's Best Startup Employers for 2024, highlighting the company's exceptional work environment and commitment to innovation.

Our team has grown significantly and we now proudly employ over 400 highly skilled individuals. Despite substantial growth, we have successfully maintained the unique culture that has defined BillionToOne from inception, continuing to cultivate a team that is not only diverse and passionate but also innovative. Headquartered in Menlo Park, California, with an additional facility in Union City, California, BillionToOne remains at the forefront of significant advances in molecular diagnostics, evidenced by the recent announcement of clinical outcomes data for its Unity Fetal Risk Screen and new advancements in cancer diagnostics. For more detailed information about BillionToOne and its groundbreaking work, please visit our website at www.billiontoone.com.

We are looking for an Associate Director of Clinical Genetic Counseling (GC) to lead, grow and strategically guide our high-performing prenatal clinical GC team. The Associate Director of Clinical Genetic Counseling is crucial in scaling the clinical reporting and patient consultation services and ensuring the clinical voice is represented in all company initiatives. The ideal candidate is one who is looking to combine their expertise in clinical genetic counseling, people management, team building and process improvement. The Associate Director of Clinical Genetic Counseling can be a remote or onsite position at either of our Bay Area laboratories (Menlo Park or Union City) and will report to our Vice President of Medical Affairs.

Responsibilities:

  • Process Improvement: Oversee, establish, and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), optimize team workflows, implement continuous improvement methodologies, and collaborate cross-departmentally to ensure clear communication and efficiency within multi-team operations (ie: clinical reporting).
  • Productivity & Team Management: Develop measurable outcomes to assess and reward team members productivity and impact, to enhance effectiveness and job satisfaction. 
  • Strategic Initiatives: Integrate ownership of company objectives and key results into the team core practices while balancing operational duties.
  • Mentorship: Lead, mentor, and develop our team of 6 Clinical Genetic Counselors and 1 Genetic Counselor Associate. To foster a culture of excellence, professional growth and best practices within the growing prenatal clinical GC team.
  • Collaboration: Participate in relevant meetings to stay informed of team and company priorities and contribute to increasing awareness and understanding of how the team’s roles support the overall success of BillionToOne.

Requirements:

  • Master’s Degree in Genetic Counseling.
  • Minimum of 7 years of genetic counseling experience, preferably in clinical and industry settings.  Preferred experience in prenatal genetics.
  • At least 3-5 years of people management experience preferably managing a team of genetic counselors.  
  • Experience building and mentoring teams, while fostering a culture of growth and innovation.
  • Excellent attention to detail with strong written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits And Perks:

  • Working with a team of ‘rockstars’ who bring out the best in everyone
  • Open, transparent culture that includes weekly Town Hall meetings
  • The ability to indirectly or directly change the lives of hundreds of thousands of patients
  • Multiple medical benefit options: employee premiums paid 100% of select plans, dependents covered at 80%
  • Extremely generous Family Bonding Leave for new parents (16 weeks, paid at 100%)
  • Retirement savings program including a 4% Company match
  • Free daily on-site lunches provided from top eateries
  • Latest and greatest hardware (laptop, lab equipment, facilities)
  • A variety of perks on campus (state of the art gym, restaurant)
  • Free on-site EV charging (compatible with all EVs, including Tesla)

At BillionToOne, we are proud to offer a combination of a (1) base pay range (actual amount offered is based on experience and salary/equity options split that the candidate chooses) (2) generous equity options offering, on top of (3) industry leading company benefits (free healthcare options, 401k match, very generous fully paid paternal leave etc.).

For this position, the total compensation including equity and bonus is $300,000 per year with the base salary range of $180,000-$200,000 per year.

BillionToOne is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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