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Director, Field Medical (Remote)

Brisbane, California

Why join Freenome?

Freenome is a high-growth biotech company developing tests to detect cancer using a standard blood draw. To do this, Freenome uses a multiomics platform that combines tumor and non-tumor signals with machine learning to find cancer in its earliest, most-treatable stages. 

Cancer is relentless. This is why Freenome is building the clinical, economic, and operational evidence to drive cancer screening and save lives. Our first screening test is for colorectal cancer (CRC) and advanced adenomas, and it’s just the beginning. 

Founded in 2014, Freenome has ~400 employees and continues to grow to match the scope of our ambitions to provide access to better screening and earlier cancer detection.  

At Freenome, we aim to impact patients by empowering everyone to prevent, detect, and treat their disease. This, together with our high-performing culture of respect and cross-collaboration, is what motivates us to make every day count.

Become a Freenomer

Do you have what it takes to be a Freenomer? A “Freenomer” is a determined, mission-driven, results-oriented employee fueled by the opportunity to change the landscape of cancer and make a positive impact on patients’ lives. Freenomers bring their diverse experience, expertise, and personal perspective to solve problems and push to achieve what’s possible, one breakthrough at a time.

About this opportunity:

At Freenome, we are seeking a Director of Field Medical Affairs, to help define and grow the Freenome Field Medical team. The Director of Field Medical Affairs will interact with key clinical decision-makers that influence or manage the use of screening products. This role will have dual responsibilities to engage clinicians (primary care physicians, oncologists, gastroenterologists, pathologists, APPs) and managed care/payor customers but also drive Freenome’s field medical strategy across all products. 

The ideal candidate is a professional with a proven track record identifying the KOLs and payors nationally, and addressing the clinical knowledge gaps across a wide range of customers by communicating impactful scientific information.  
You are passionate about patient care, and you will have a significant impact on the continued growth of an organization dedicated to changing the entire landscape of cancer. The role reports to the VP, Medical Affairs and Advocacy.  

What you’ll do:

KOL Engagement:

  • Identify and develop relationships with key decision makers in academic and community clinics, hospital systems, payor/managed care organizations, and other institutions that influence or manage the use of screening products
  • Collaborate with clinical and payor customers to understand their needs, knowledge gaps, challenges, and evidence requirements for clinical integration, reimbursement, and coverage
  • Develop timely and strategic territory/account plans to address customer needs
  • Educate and conduct meaningful scientific exchange with clinicians on the clinical attributes of Freenome products
  • Educate managed care/payors on the clinical value of Freenome products and services to drive plan inclusion and appropriate utilization
  • Providing support for on-site oral presentations, data reviews, and interactive education events for Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs)

Thought Leadership and Industry Awareness:

  • Stay abreast of the latest scientific and clinical advancements, market trends, and regulatory guidelines relevant to our products, specifically in relation to market access, clinical, IDN, and payor environments
  • Represent the company at industry conferences, meetings, and other events as a thought leader and fostering key relationships
  • Assist in organizing forums and events for KOLs to discuss clinical challenges, unmet needs, and potential product improvements
  • Identify trends impacting patient access to blood based cancer screening
  • Provide updates and briefings to key internal stakeholders
  • Partner closely with internal teams including Commercial and Medical, to align strategic objectives and optimize engagement efforts
  • Represent Scientific Medical Affairs and field medical during internal Freenome strategic meetings
  • Critically reviewing new publications and research findings to develop educational slides, which are then submitted for approval to Medical Affairs and Marketing

Strategic Partnerships: 

  • Collaborating with Sales executives to identify and advise on strategic partnership opportunities
  • Promote effective compliant collaboration with key internal and external stakeholders
  • Close strategic and tactical alignment with commercial field-based teams to ensure appropriate medical support
  • Build field medical territories for commercial launch

Investigator Initiate Studies:

  • Identify investigator initiated study proposals that align with Freenome SMA strategies
  • Present investigator study proposals to cross functional partners in clinical development and scientific medical affairs in support of research activities, including clinical trials, registries, ISTs, and/or RWE

Must haves:

  • Advanced degree in medical or health sciences (e.g. MD/DO/PhD/PharmD)
  • 10+ years relevant industry (diagnostic, pharmaceutical, oncology) experience required
  • Medical science liaison experience (oncology/diagnostic industries)
  • In-depth scientific and/or therapeutic knowledge
  • Demonstrated understanding of clinical trial management
  • Working knowledge of regulatory guidance and reporting requirements
  • Exceptional organizational and time management skills
  • Strong presentations skills including excellent verbal and written communication
  • Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work effectively in a cross functional team
  • A self-starter with a results-driven mentality and positive attitude
  • Computer proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Adobe and Google’s office (Drive, Sheets, Docs, Slides, Forms)

Nice to haves:

  • Existing relationships with key opinion leaders and affiliated institutions

Benefits and additional information:

The US target range of our base salary for new hires is $197,200 - $304,000. You will also be eligible to receive pre-IPO equity, cash bonuses, and a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits depending on the position offered.  Please note that individual total compensation for this position will be determined at the Company’s sole discretion and may vary based on several factors, including but not limited to, location, skill level, years and depth of relevant experience, and education. We invite you to check out our career page @ freenome.com/job-openings/ for additional company information.  

Freenome is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer, and we value diversity. Freenome does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

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