Associate Director, Clinical Science (Oncology)

Location: US Remote; other listed location: US - MA.

Salary: $172,100–$215,150 USD annually.

Company

hirify.global develops cell-free DNA testing and personalized genetic diagnostics for oncology, women’s health, and organ health.

What you will do

• Develop clinical study concepts, designs, objectives, endpoints, eligibility criteria, assessment schedules, and research plans for early cancer detection and cfDNA IVD programs.
• Author protocols and clinical sections for regulatory correspondence and IDE, IND, and NDA submissions; support health authority interactions.
• Lead protocol training, CRF design, study manuals, site selection, site initiation visits, investigator meetings, trial registration, and results reporting.
• Oversee real-time clinical data reviews, CRO activities, safety reports, clinical monitoring, interim analysis planning, and Data Safety Monitoring Board or Steering Committee meetings.
• Build strategic relationships with KOLs, clinical sites, consortiums, senior leaders, and cross-functional partners; support advisory boards and scientific presentations.
• Provide data-backed clinical timeline updates, develop SOPs, analyze complex data, and ensure HIPAA/PHI compliance and training completion.

Requirements

• Ph.D., RN, MS, or B.S. in a scientific field; an advanced degree such as MS, PharmD, MD, or PhD is preferred.
• 8–10+ years of clinical research experience, including 3–5+ years in a management role.
• Experience with project management, clinical research execution, and rigorous scientific writing.
• Deep knowledge of regulatory standards and Good Clinical Practices (GCP) is required.
• Strong analytical, project management, organizational, interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Ability to work cross-functionally, exercise data-driven judgment, escalate issues, solve ambiguous problems, and deliver actionable clinical outcomes.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace and Microsoft Office suites.

Nice to have

• Experience in oncology and early cancer detection is highly preferred.
• Experience with In Vitro Diagnostics (IVD) is a plus.

Culture & Benefits

• Remote work in the United States.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability plans for eligible employees and dependents.
• Free testing for employees and immediate family members, plus fertility care benefits.
• Pregnancy and baby bonding leave, 401(k) benefits, commuter benefits, and an employee referral program.
• Fast-paced environment focused on ownership, precision, cross-functional collaboration, and improving patient care.