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Director Medical Affairs USA

Nucleix

Nucleix

United States
Posted on Jul 11, 2025

Join Us in the Fight Against Cancer

At Nucleix, we’re revolutionizing early cancer detection, leveraging NGS and PCR-based

technology. Our mission is to save lives by developing highly accurate, non-invasive diagnostics

that detect cancer earlier and more precisely. Backed by cutting-edge science and a

collaborative team culture, we empower talented individuals to make meaningful impact

through innovation.

As Director of Medical Affairs USA, you will shape clinical evidence and expert advocacy that

establish our assays as the standard of care, building relationships with key opinion leaders

(KOLs) and leading our evidence generation and commercial team partnership.

What You’ll Do

As a key early hire you will:

• Partner for commercial success. Work cross-functionally with Customer Success and

Market Access to secure adoption, reimbursement and strategic partnerships

• Build and nurture thought-leadership. Create a nationwide KOL strategy and

cultivate lasting relationships that drive evidence generation and guideline adoption

• Own evidence generation. Design post-marketing study plans, publication roadmaps

and educational programs that highlight the clinical value of Nucleix diagnostics

• Champion scientific communication. Ensure all materials from slide decks,

manuscripts to field-team resources are medically rigorous and compliant with

regulatory standards.

• Lead and mentor. Guide team members and collaborate with Commercial, Clinical,

Regulatory and external investigators

• Connect. Engage the field and scientific community with approximately 25 % travel

What We’re Looking For

• Pharm.D., Ph.D., M.D. or Master’s with equivalent experience

• 8 years in biotech, pharma or diagnostics, including clinical product launch experience

• Deep clinical-scientific acumen in oncology or relevant specialties; comfortable

interpreting complex data

• Demonstrated ability to lead independently, including setting priorities and making

sound decisions to move the function forward

• Comfortable working in a binational environment and reporting structure

• Proven success influencing cross-functional teams and external stakeholders

• Outstanding written, verbal and presentation skills for high-level scientific audiences

• Demonstrated ability to design studies, manage and execute multiple projects and lead

or mentor teams in a dynamic, fast-changing setting

Preferred Skills

• Prior leadership of national medical affairs programs

• Experience shaping clinical guidelines

What We Offer

• A mission-driven and collaborative environment with opportunities to work with a

talented team and interact directly with executive leadership

• Opportunity to build and lead a best-in-class Medical Affairs function

• Competitive compensation, equity, and 100% paid health benefits

• Flexible, remote work schedule

• The chance to be part of a company that's transforming cancer detection

Ready to Join Us?

If you’re a Medical Affairs leader who thrives on scientific rigor, strategic partnership and life-

changing impact, we’d like to meet you. Apply today talent@nucleix.com and help us redefine

what is possible in early cancer detection.