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Consulting Medical Director

AccuScan SciencesMilpitas, California🇺🇸United StatesPosted 29 Jul 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

Step into a leadership role at AccuScan Sciences, where you'll provide crucial clinical oversight for innovative precision oncology programs and contribute to groundbreaking advancements in cancer diagnostics. This hybrid position offers an exciting opportunity for a physician with oncology expertise and CLIA laboratory director qualifications to shape the future of cancer care and advance your career within a reputable organization. Apply today to make a significant impact in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Quick Overview

Seniority
Leader
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
Milpitas, California, United States
Posted
6 weeks ago

Job Description

Position Overview

The Medical Director will provide clinical leadership and oversight for AccuScan’s precision oncology programs, including whole-genome sequencing (WGS)-based minimal residual disease (MRD) assays in colorectal cancer, lung cancer, and other solid tumors. This role serves as the senior clinical authority for laboratory-developed tests (LDTs), ensuring clinical validity, regulatory compliance, and medical integrity across assay development, validation, and commercialization.

Key Responsibilities

1. Clinical & Scientific Leadership

·       Provide medical oversight for MRD and ctDNA-based oncology assays.

·       Define clinical intended use, target populations, and reporting standards.

·       Serve as primary clinical authority for assay interpretation and performance.

·       Oversee medical review and sign-out of clinical reports where applicable.

2. CLIA/CAP Laboratory Oversight

·       Serve as CLIA Laboratory Director or Co-Director as applicable.

·       Ensure compliance with CLIA, CAP, and state regulatory requirements.

·       Oversee quality management systems and inspection readiness.

·       Participate in proficiency testing and corrective action oversight.

3. Clinical Development Strategy

·       Lead medical oversight of clinical studies supporting MRD use cases.

·       Collaborate with academic investigators and cooperative groups.

·       Support publication strategy and conference presentations (e.g., ASCO, ESMO).

4. Market Access & Reimbursement Strategy

·       Provide medical input into MolDx submissions and payer dossiers.

·       Align clinical evidence generation with reimbursement milestones.

·       Engage with payers and CMS contractors as needed.

·       MD or DO with board certification in Oncology, or related specialty.

·       Eligible to serve as CLIA Laboratory Director (or ability to obtain licensure).

·       8+ years experience in oncology diagnostics or molecular pathology.

·       Experience with NGS, ctDNA, or MRD assays strongly preferred.

·       Experience supporting CLIA/CAP laboratories.

·       Familiarity with MolDx reimbursement pathway preferred.

  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
  • Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
  • Wellness Resources
  • Stock Option Plan

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