[Hiring] Scientific Director, Breast Cancer Portfolio @Artera

Role Description

The Scientific Director, Breast Cancer Portfolio, within the Clinical Development department, will provide scientific and strategic leadership for evidence generation across a portfolio of breast cancer diagnostic products spanning early development, clinical validation, regulatory submission, and post-market management.

This individual will be responsible for developing and executing the evidence strategy supporting both in-development and commercially available assays. The role will lead external scientific collaborations, oversee the successful execution of clinical and translational research programs, and translate emerging evidence into peer-reviewed publications, evidence supporting product claims, and clinically actionable applications.

Working closely with Product, Medical, Biostatistics, AI and Market Access teams, the Scientific Director will identify evidence gaps, prioritize research investments, and ensure that clinical studies generate data that support regulatory, reimbursement, guideline, and clinical objectives.

Qualifications

• Ph.D., M.D., Pharm.D., or equivalent advanced degree in oncology, cancer biology, pathology, molecular biology, epidemiology, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in oncology clinical development, translational research, diagnostics, biotechnology, or pharmaceutical development.
• Demonstrated expertise in breast cancer biology and clinical management.
• Experience developing and executing clinical studies supporting molecular diagnostics, digital pathology, genomic assays, AI-based diagnostics, or companion diagnostics.
• Experience leading collaborations with academic investigators and cooperative research groups.
• Track record of first-author, senior-author, or collaborative peer-reviewed publications.
• Experience authoring study protocols, research proposals, abstracts, and manuscripts.
• Strong understanding of clinical trial methodology, observational studies, and translational research.
• Experience working in cross-functional environments involving regulatory, product, commercial, and scientific stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage clinical experts.
• Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills.
• Comfortable operating independently in a fast-paced, collaborative startup environment with a high degree of ownership.
• Passion for improving patient care through AI-driven healthcare innovation.

Requirements

• Development of a clear, portfolio-level evidence strategy.
• Successful execution of high-impact clinical and translational studies.
• Expansion of strategic research partnerships.
• Timely publication of clinically meaningful research.
• Generation of evidence that advances both product development and clinical adoption.

Benefits

• $145,000 - $165,000 a year
• Equity as a core component of compensation.
• 401k matching.
• Unlimited paid time off (PTO).
• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience, qualifications, and other factors.

Company Description

Artera is an AI startup that develops medical artificial intelligence tests to personalize therapy for cancer patients. Artera is on a mission to personalize medical decisions for patients and physicians on a global scale.