San Francisco, California, United States · Hybrid
$400k–$800k/yr
Valius overview At Valius, we believe that the future of cancer care will be defined by “maximalist” diagnostics: deep, comprehensive assessments of DNA, RNA, and protein designed to give patients and their care teams th…
Skills: Clinical Research, Molecular Genetics, Genomics, Transcriptomics, Protein Evaluation
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The Medical Director serves as the senior clinical voice, interpreting diagnostic data to present therapeutic options to patients and their care teams. They are also responsible for designing evidence-generation strategies and cultivating relationships with oncologists and pharmaceutical companies.
Requires an M.D. or M.D./Ph.D. with over 6 years of experience in clinical research or practice at an academic cancer center. Candidates must have a deep understanding of molecular genetics and a proven track record of published research in oncology.
At Valius, we believe that the future of cancer care will be defined by “maximalist” diagnostics: deep, comprehensive assessments of DNA, RNA, and protein designed to give patients and their care teams the best possible understanding of how their tumor works and what its vulnerabilities are.
We’re building the diagnostics and bioinformatics company to power this future, starting by applying this approach to patients with challenging cancers. In our first year, we have worked with over 75 of these patients and, in many cases, identified plausible therapeutic targets which had not been discovered previously. This coming year, we’re on track to scale our patient volume significantly, all while bringing new diagnostic modalities (e.g., single-cell transcriptomics) and analytical approaches into clinical care for the very first time.
We’ve just raised a $13.5M seed round, led by 8VC and Basis Set Ventures, and are looking for people passionate about changing cancer care to join our growing team.
We're hiring a Medical Director to serve as Valius's senior clinical voice with patients and the broader oncology community. This role will have four primary areas of focus. First, you’ll meet with our patients and their care teams to contextualize our diagnostic findings and discuss the pros and cons of different therapeutic options. Second, you’ll design and oversee Valius’s evidence-generation strategy, scoping and guiding the research studies we’ll conduct to evaluate the applicability and value of our approach. Third, you’ll cultivate relationships with leading oncologists, research institutions, and pharmaceutical companies to advance our research, expand awareness of Valius’s offering, and help our patients access therapies. Fourth, you’ll contribute to the scientific development of Valius’s product, drawing on your clinical expertise to inform the analyses and services we add in the future.
You will be expected to work out of our San Francisco office three to four days a week. You may maintain a part-time affiliation with your existing institution.
Present therapeutic options to patients: Partner with our translational science team to interpret patient diagnostic data to identify and present potential therapeutic options
Engage with patients and their care teams: Help patients and their care teams understand the efficacy, safety, and accessibility of the therapeutic options identified by our diagnostic workup
Own our evidence-generation programs: Determine the types of research studies Valius should conduct to validate its approach, and guide their execution
Build our physician network: Establish collaborative relationships with leading oncologists and institutions to advance our research and expand our clinical reach
Shape our product strategy: Partner with our science and R&D teams to guide our product development from a clinical perspective
M.D./Ph.D. or M.D.
6+ years of experience in clinical research or practice at an academic cancer center
Deep understanding of clinical and molecular genetics (e.g., genomics, transcriptomics, protein evaluation)
Strong track record conducting clinical research, including experience overseeing clinical trials
Published research in a peer-reviewed oncology or molecular medicine journal
Experience communicating directly with patients and/or their care teams
Exceptional oral and written communication skills
Commitment to our patient-focused mission
Interest in working for a small, early-stage startup
Nice to have:
Established professional network of oncologists at leading institutions
Competitive salary and equity compensation
Generous refresh grants
Comprehensive benefits (health, dental, vision, 401(k))
Genuine investment in your professional development
Fun, mission-driven team culture
Every cancer cell has a weakness. Our mission is to find it.
Unrivaled tumor profiling for personalized therapeutic targets.
Offices: San Francisco, CA 94129, US
Every cancer cell has a weakness. Our mission is to find it.
Unrivaled tumor profiling for personalized therapeutic targets.
Offices: San Francisco, CA 94129, US
