Job Description

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Labcorp Oncology is seeking a Clinical Program Director – Precision Oncology Diagnostics (MRD Focus) to join our team!

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm

This role exists to design, execute, and scale clinical development programs that demonstrate the clinical utility of precision oncology diagnostics, with an initial and primary focus on molecular residual disease (MRD) in solid tumors. The purpose of this position is to ensure that diagnostic-driven evidence generation is tightly aligned with real-world clinical decision-making, guideline development, reimbursement needs, and long-term portfolio strategy.

The individual in this role will be responsible for defining why specific diagnostic-focused studies are needed (e.g., unmet clinical questions, evidence gaps for adoption or access) and how those studies should be operationalized across internal teams and external partners. While MRD will be the initial anchor, this will evolve alongside the precision oncology diagnostic portfolio to include broader solid tumor biomarkers, ctDNA and liquid biopsy applications, and integrated somatic and germline strategies.

This is both a strategic and hands-on execution role, reporting to the Senior Director of Medical Affairs. Initially functioning as a senior individual contributor at the Director level, this position will have significant cross-functional influence and is expected to help shape, formalize, and scale the future clinical development infrastructure for diagnostics and precision oncology as the organization grows.

Job Responsibilities:

Clinical development strategy and evidence gap identification

• Evaluate the current precision oncology and diagnostic evidence landscape to identify gaps limiting clinical adoption, guideline inclusion, reimbursement, and commercial scalability.
• Define diagnostic-focused clinical development priorities that demonstrate clear clinical utility, real-world impact, and value of MRD and other precision oncology assays.
• Develop and articulate a clear business and clinical rationale for proposed studies, linking evidence generation to strategic objectives, portfolio differentiation, and downstream impact.
• Partner with cross functional teams, including medical affairs, market access, R&D, and commercial teams to ensure studies are designed to answer payer-, provider-, and health system–relevant questions.
• Ensure alignment between diagnostic capabilities, intended clinical use, and evolving standards of care.

Study design, initiation, and oversight

• Lead the development of clinical study concepts, objectives, and endpoints, with a strong emphasis on MRD, ctDNA, and solid tumor applications.
• Drive protocol development in collaboration with medical affairs, R&D, regulatory, operations, and external partners.
• Actively manage ongoing studies, including oversight of timelines, enrollment progress, data quality, and operational execution.
• Ensure studies are fit-for-purpose and adaptable as scientific and clinical understanding and portfolio needs evolve.

Medical education and leadership

• Serve as a scientific and clinical subject matter expert for MRD landscape and diagnostic-driven oncology studies in solid tumors.
• Lead and influence cross-functional working groups across medical affairs, operations, regulatory, market access, commercial, and laboratory teams to develop and deliver compelling medical communications regarding Labcorp Oncology diagnostics
• Integrate field-based clinical and market access insights into internal development and operational teams to develop prospective, observational studies that are grounded in real-world clinical practice
• Ensure diagnostic study designs clearly link test results to downstream clinical decisions, treatment selection, and patient outcomes.
• Collaborate closely with laboratory and assay development teams to ensure clinical studies reflect analytical and technical realities of testing.

External partnerships a scientific engagement

• Establish and manage relationships with academic collaborators, research consortia, and partners.
• Support investigator selection, engagement, and ongoing collaboration to ensure high-quality study execution.
• Coordinate investigator meetings with partners to ensure the timely execution of study milestones.
• Represent the organization in external scientific forums, including investigator meetings, advisory boards, and major oncology conferences.

Scientific communication and evidence dissemination

• Lead and contribute to abstracts, posters, manuscripts, and white papers that communicate clinical utility and real-world value.
• Translate complex genomic and diagnostic data into clear narratives for clinicians, payers, internal stakeholders, and partners.
• Partner with medical affairs, marketing, and communication teams to ensure compliant, consistent messaging across scientific and educational channels.

Regulatory and compliance support

• Support internal regulatory strategy and, as needed, participate in interactions with regulatory authorities (e.g., FDA, EMA).
• Ensure all clinical activities are conducted in compliance with GCP, applicable regulations, and internal quality standards.

Capability building and future growth

• Act as a foundational leader for the clinical development function within Labcorp and precision oncology portfolio
• Define scalable processes, governance, and best practices for diagnostic-driven evidence generation.
• Contribute to hiring strategy, role definition, onboarding, and mentoring as the clinical development organization expands.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Certified Genetic Counseling
• 5 or more years of clinical experience in academia or oncology industry
• 3 or more years of experience in clinical development, clinical utility studies, and/or real-world evidence generation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Doctorate in Philosophy (PhD) or Pharmacy (PharmD) in Oncology
• 3 or more years of experience with clinical trial execution, including protocol development, site engagement, and data management
• 3 or more years of involvement in regulatory strategy or health authority interactions.
• 3 or more years’ experience working as a Scientific Liaison or Oncology Research Partner

Additional Job Standards:

• Clinical experience in Oncology should include 3 or more years in precision oncology diagnostics with a focus on solid tumors
• Clinical development, clinical utility studies or real-world evidence generation experience should include diagnostics-driven experience
• Leadership experience should include autonomous leadership across cross-functional areas including medical, laboratory, regulatory, market access and commercial teams
• Preferred experience in clinical trials should include protocol development, site engagement and data management
• Preferred experience as a Scientific Liaison or Research Partner should be working with academic investigators and oncology research consortia.
• Travel is expected for meetings, conferences, and key internal collaborations.
• Location is flexible, with consideration for remote or hybrid arrangements based on business needs.
• Deep understanding of MRD, ctDNA, and liquid biopsy technologies and their clinical application in solid tumors.
• Strong scientific judgment, excellent communication skills, and the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Strategic thinking with strong operational follow-through
• Ability to translate complex science into practical clinical applications

Application Window: 7/15 - 7/31

Pay Range: $160k - $180k

All job offers will be based on a candidate’s skills and prior relevant experience, applicable degrees/certifications, as well as internal equity and market data.

The position is also eligible for an annual bonus under the Labcorp Bonus Plan. Bonuses are payable based on corporate and/or business segment performance and are subject to individual performance modifiers.

Benefits: Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours, Casual, Intern, and Temporary employees are only eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan. For more detailed information, please  click here 

Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:

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