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Vice President, Medical Affairs
Delfi Diagnostics Inc.UKRemotefull_timeVerifiedPosted 19 Mar 2025
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About Us
DELFI Diagnostics, Inc. (DELFI Diagnostics) is developing next-generation, blood-based tests that are reliable, accessible and deliver a new way to help detect cancer. Employing advanced machine-learning methods to whole-genome sequencing data, the DELFI ("DNA EvaLuation of Fragments for early Interception") platform is built to address the highest-burden health challenges. DELFI Diagnostics prioritizes solutions that have the potential to save lives on a global scale, including for historically underserved populations. DELFI Diagnostics’ platform relies on fragmentomics – the discovery that cancer cells are more chaotic than normal cells and, when they die, leave behind tell-tale patterns and characteristics of cell-free DNA (cfDNA) fragments. FirstLook Lung, for individuals eligible for lung cancer screening, is DELFI Diagnostics’ first laboratory-developed screening test and can be part of routine blood work. FirstLook Lung uses millions of data points to reliably identify individuals who may have cancer detected through low-dose CT, including early stage disease with a negative predictive value of 99.8 percent. This test has not been cleared or approved by the FDA.
In our passionate pursuit to radically improve health outcomes, we serve humanity when we:
Lead with Science, Anchor in Pragmatism: We pioneer life-changing science by ensuring quality, transparency, and rigor at all times. We explore thoughtfully, experiment smartly, and deliver impact with conviction.
Build With & For All: We embrace diverse backgrounds to innovate and achieve together. We are not just building a product - we aim to disrupt the path of cancer for all - no matter geography or socioeconomic class
Put We over I: We are a home for high-performing people. Through teamwork, we build collective intelligence. Each of us wins when those we serve and those who serve with us--win. We show up with empathy, humility, and integrity at every step of the journey.
DELFI has 1-2 designated in-office working days each week for employees who live within within 50 miles of Palo Alto CA or Baltimore MD offices
DELFI Diagnostics is seeking an experienced Vice President of Medical Affairs to lead its medical affairs function. This senior leader will oversee the strategic direction and execution of medical affairs initiatives that align with the company’s innovative screening platform. This Medical Affairs leader will play a critical role in driving DELFI’s medical and clinical objectives across multiple functions, collaborating closely with commercial, clinical development, regulatory, research and advocacy. The position requires a visionary leader and skilled operator who can integrate scientific expertise and strategic insights to develop strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring that DELFI’s medical affairs activities are aligned with the company’s broader strategy.
DELFI Diagnostics, Inc. (DELFI Diagnostics) is developing next-generation, blood-based tests that are reliable, accessible and deliver a new way to help detect cancer. Employing advanced machine-learning methods to whole-genome sequencing data, the DELFI ("DNA EvaLuation of Fragments for early Interception") platform is built to address the highest-burden health challenges. DELFI Diagnostics prioritizes solutions that have the potential to save lives on a global scale, including for historically underserved populations. DELFI Diagnostics’ platform relies on fragmentomics – the discovery that cancer cells are more chaotic than normal cells and, when they die, leave behind tell-tale patterns and characteristics of cell-free DNA (cfDNA) fragments. FirstLook Lung, for individuals eligible for lung cancer screening, is DELFI Diagnostics’ first laboratory-developed screening test and can be part of routine blood work. FirstLook Lung uses millions of data points to reliably identify individuals who may have cancer detected through low-dose CT, including early stage disease with a negative predictive value of 99.8 percent. This test has not been cleared or approved by the FDA.
In our passionate pursuit to radically improve health outcomes, we serve humanity when we:
Lead with Science, Anchor in Pragmatism: We pioneer life-changing science by ensuring quality, transparency, and rigor at all times. We explore thoughtfully, experiment smartly, and deliver impact with conviction.
Build With & For All: We embrace diverse backgrounds to innovate and achieve together. We are not just building a product - we aim to disrupt the path of cancer for all - no matter geography or socioeconomic class
Put We over I: We are a home for high-performing people. Through teamwork, we build collective intelligence. Each of us wins when those we serve and those who serve with us--win. We show up with empathy, humility, and integrity at every step of the journey.
DELFI has 1-2 designated in-office working days each week for employees who live within within 50 miles of Palo Alto CA or Baltimore MD offices
DELFI Diagnostics is seeking an experienced Vice President of Medical Affairs to lead its medical affairs function. This senior leader will oversee the strategic direction and execution of medical affairs initiatives that align with the company’s innovative screening platform. This Medical Affairs leader will play a critical role in driving DELFI’s medical and clinical objectives across multiple functions, collaborating closely with commercial, clinical development, regulatory, research and advocacy. The position requires a visionary leader and skilled operator who can integrate scientific expertise and strategic insights to develop strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring that DELFI’s medical affairs activities are aligned with the company’s broader strategy.
What you'll do
- Lead and develop the Medical Sciences Liaison team, creating a culture focused on scientific excellence and customer-centered solutions
- Implement and enhance the comprehensive medical affairs strategy to address both the clinical interests and needs of key stakeholders, both internal and external to DELFI
- Provide meaningful input to DELFI’s portfolio strategy and long term plan by translating technology and product strengths to unmet medical needs with high clinical utility for DELFI’s approach
- Develop timelines, budgets, and resource plans for key medical affairs initiatives including KOL engagement, guideline oriented evidence and communication planning, medical education programs, and investigator led studies. Ensure that these initiatives are efficiently executed and aligned with corporate milestones
- Partner with and provide clinical insights to the commercial, clinical development, research and regulatory teams to drive the company's key objectives
- Create and foster close working relationships with advocacy groups, healthcare providers, and policymakers to support DELFI’s mission and unique clinical and testing platform proposition
- Work closely with Clinical Development and Medical Evidence teams to generate high-quality clinical data and evidence, including real-world data that support DELFI Diagnostics’ products and technologies
- Work with the Clinical Development leadership to ensure all clinical studies are designed to generate evidence that informs regulatory submissions, reimbursement strategies, and market access
- Provide clinical guidance on the interpretation of clinical data and ensure the translation of scientific findings into meaningful insights that support the company’s objectives
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Cross-Functional Collaboration
Scientific and Clinical Expertise
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