What are the responsibilities and job description for the VP, Chemistry position at CareDx, Inc.?
Headquartered in Brisbane, CA, CareDx, Inc. is a leading precision medicine solutions company focused on the discovery, development, and commercialization of clinically differentiated, high-value healthcare solutions for transplant patients and caregivers. CareDx offers products, testing services, and digital healthcare solutions along the pre- and post-transplant patient journey, and is the leading provider of genomics-based information for transplant patients.
We are seeking a highly motivated, critical, and creative individual to join the CareDx R&D team. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a growing, dynamic, and collaborative R&D team delivering cutting-edge technology directly to clinicians. The primary function of this position will be to drive development of innovative diagnostic solutions for transplant recipients through a variety of technologies for analyte measurement. The ideal candidate will be able to develop new reagents to improve testing processes, working closely with cross functional teams including product development, bioinformatics, biostatistics, data science, lab operations.
Responsibilities:
- Provide deep technical expertise to guide development of novel reagents and methods.
- Lead a team developing regents to enable measurement of a variety of analytes (DNA, RNA, proteins) in standard diagnostic matrices such as blood and urine.
- Manage scientists and research associates with expertise in reagents for high sensitivity product development using multiple technologies.
- Guide the design and execution of high-value reagent development
- Liaise with relevant stakeholders in product development, regulatory, and commercial to coordinate and align activities
- Build strong partnerships with collaborators by identifying potential academic and industrial partners to accelerate CareDx programs
- Drive projects; ensure that budget, timeline, staffing and other corporate/program objectives and goals are met
- Identify areas for assay improvement and propose and implement solutions
- Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and development for junior staff to form highly productive team members
- Ensure all work is performed and documented in compliance with applicable regulatory and quality practices
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Ph.D. in chemistry, biochemistry, or a related discipline with 15 years of experience, at least 10 years of industry experience, and 5 years of experience managing teams.
- Demonstrated leadership in reagent development for clinical diagnostics, ideally with Design Control experience
- Proven scientific leadership and management of high performing individuals and cross functional teams – direct experience managing people required
- Ability to collect requirements, plan activities and prioritize activities/assignments to supporting team members
- Able to identify risk and provide recommendations for risk mitigation in area of responsibility and at project level.
Additional Details:
Every individual at CareDx has a direct impact on our collective mission to improve the lives of organ transplant patients worldwide. We believe in taking great care of our people, so they take even greater care of our patients.
Our competitive Total Rewards package includes:
- Competitive base salary and incentive compensation
- Health and welfare benefits including a gym reimbursement program
- 401(k) savings plan match
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Pre-tax commuter benefits
- And more!
In addition, we have a Living Donor Employee Recovery Policy that allows up to 30 days of paid leave annually to a full-time employee who makes the selfless act of donating an organ or bone marrow.
With products that are making a difference in the lives of transplant patients today and a promising pipeline for the future, it’s an exciting time to be part of the CareDx team. Join us in partnering with transplant patients to transform our future together.
CareDx, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participate in E-Verify program.
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