Senior Vice President, Chief Medical Officer

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November 18

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Myriad Genetics

Biotechnology • Pharmaceuticals • Healthcare Insurance

Myriad Genetics is a pioneer in the field of genetic testing and precision medicine, based in Salt Lake City, Utah. The company provides a wide range of genetic tests that help assess cancer risks, guide cancer treatment, inform prenatal care, and manage mental health conditions. Myriad Genetics aims to deliver life-changing insights through genetic testing, allowing healthcare providers and patients to make informed decisions to improve outcomes. Their offerings include tests for hereditary cancer risk, fetal sex prediction, chromosome conditions, and genetic diseases, leveraging over 30 years of expertise in genomics and personalized healthcare.

1001 - 5000 employees

Founded 1991

🧬 Biotechnology

💊 Pharmaceuticals

⚕️ Healthcare Insurance

📋 Description

• Serve as the company’s chief clinical spokesperson and thought leader across oncology and other key therapeutic areas • Work closely with clinical development, manage medical affairs, and health economics/outcomes research to ensure robust evidence generation supporting Myriad’s test portfolio • Guide medical strategy and clinical studies for new diagnostics and services, ensuring alignment with regulatory and payer requirements • Act as the primary medical interface with FDA, CMS, payers, and other stakeholders on clinical validity and utility • Partner with the COO to define Myriad’s long-term medical and scientific roadmap in oncology and adjacent fields • Translate emerging clinical science into actionable diagnostic strategies and pipeline priorities • Support business development and M&A by evaluating scientific and clinical opportunities • Design and oversee clinical trials, registries, and real-world evidence studies to demonstrate clinical and economic value of Myriad’s products • Lead publication strategy, medical education, and data dissemination to build market credibility • Ensure evidence meets global regulatory and payer requirements • Collaborate with R&D, product development, and commercial teams to bring new tests to market and expand indications for existing offerings • Partner with sales, marketing, and reimbursement teams to ensure consistent, medically accurate messaging and field engagement • Serve as a bridge between clinical/scientific teams and business leaders to drive alignment and operational efficiency • Build and maintain relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs), professional societies, and academic partners to shape clinical guidelines and adoption • Represent Myriad at scientific and medical conferences, regulatory hearings, and investor forums • Strengthen Myriad’s position as a leader in precision medicine and diagnostics • Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing medical organization including clinical research, medical affairs, and scientific communications professionals • Foster a culture of scientific excellence, patient-centricity, and cross-functional collaboration

🎯 Requirements

• Board-certified oncologist (MD or MD/PhD). • 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in diagnostics, biotechnology, or precision medicine. • Proven track record of clinical development, medical affairs, and evidence generation for diagnostics or therapeutics. • Experience designing and executing clinical studies, including regulatory and payer interactions. • Deep understanding of oncology diagnostics, companion diagnostics, and/or molecular testing markets. • Demonstrated ability to translate science into business strategy, influence senior stakeholders, and drive innovation. • Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills with the ability to inspire teams and represent the company externally. • Familiarity with reimbursement, market access, and health economics is highly desirable. • Experience with FDA and international regulatory bodies; strong publication and presentation record.

🏖️ Benefits

• Health insurance • 401(k) matching • Paid time off • Remote work options

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