Karius · 4 weeks ago
Field Medical Director (West)
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$220K/yr - $330K/yr
8+ years expKarius is a life science company focused on advancing diagnostic science through genomic insights to improve patient care. The Field Medical Director will drive scientific engagement, support clinical research, and collaborate with key opinion leaders while ensuring compliance and alignment with company strategy.
BiotechnologyGeneticsHealth CareInformation TechnologyLife SciencePrecision Medicine
Responsibilities
Provide strategic input into study design, site selection, feasibility, and investigator engagement
Partner with investigators and study teams to support enrollment and trial conduct
Represent Medical Affairs at investigator meetings and deliver site training
Assist in the management and coordination of Investigator Initiated Studies
Interpret and communicate clinical data internally and externally
Coach, mentor, and provide strategic guidance to MSLs across therapeutic areas
Develop and disseminate scientific resources, training, and standard responses
Evaluate and synthesize field insights to inform internal strategy and evidence generation
Serve as a medical expert at advisory boards, conferences, and symposia
Support cross-functional product launch planning and execution
Review and contribute to promotional, educational, and field training materials
Collaborate on scientific booth content and conference activities
Identify, engage, and foster long-term partnerships with national-level KOLs and investigators
Support KOL participation in advisory boards, conferences, and publications
Build credible scientific relationships to advance development, evidence generation, and guidelines
Qualification
Required
Doctoral-level degree in the Life Sciences (MD or DO), required
Board certification and clinical practice experience, required
Minimum 8 years post-training experience in hematology/oncology, transplant, or infectious diseases, including 5 or more years in Medical Affairs, clinical development, or scientific engagement roles in diagnostics or biopharma
Demonstrated experience bridging clinical practice and molecular diagnostics, preferably with hands-on exposure to Karius testing or other cfDNA technologies
Proven experience engaging with national level key opinion leaders, investigators, and guideline contributors, including the ability to shape and execute scientific engagement plans
Deep scientific and clinical knowledge with the ability to translate complex data into clear insights for diverse audiences
Strong communication and presentation skills, comfortable engaging with external experts and internal executive leadership in high visibility settings
Strategic thinker with a demonstrated ability to align field scientific activities to broader medical, evidence generation, and business objectives
Experience designing, executing, and interpreting clinical studies, registries, or investigator initiated research in relevant therapeutic areas
Track record of authorship on peer reviewed publications and presentations at major medical congresses
Proven ability to provide medical and scientific leadership to field medical teams or clinical liaisons, including mentoring, coaching, and performance guidance
Strong analytical skills with experience interpreting real world evidence, clinical utility data, and health outcomes to inform scientific engagement strategy
High level of professional credibility with the ability to build trusted, long term relationships with external experts and internal stakeholders
Ability to travel frequently, up to 50%, for investigator meetings, conferences, and field team support
Comfortable working independently in a field based role with effective cross functional coordination and accountability
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to distill complex scientific data into clear, compelling messages
Proven scientific integrity and credibility, consistently ensuring accuracy, balance, and compliance in all interactions
Strong strategic mindset, able to connect clinical insights with organizational priorities to shape evidence generation and medical strategy
Confident leadership presence, inspiring trust as a mentor and guiding MSLs with influence rather than authority
Highly collaborative approach, thriving in cross-functional, matrixed environments while fostering productive partnerships
Adaptable and resilient professional, comfortable with ambiguity, shifting priorities, and the dynamic pace of biotech and diagnostics
Patient-centered focus, consistently keeping outcomes and unmet needs at the core of decision-making and engagement
Company
Karius
Karius delivers genomic insights into infectious diseases, helping clinicians make critical, life-saving treatment decisions.
51-200 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2024 (1)
2021 (4)
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$354MKey Investors
SoftBank Vision FundOxford Finance LLCDCVC
2024-05-02Series C· $100M
2020-02-24Series B· $165M
2018-11-30Debt Financing· $25M
Leadership Team
Alexander Ford
Chief Executive Officer
Tim Blauwkamp
Chief Scientific Officer, Co-founder
Recent News
General Catalyst
2026-01-06
2025-05-04
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