Head of Clinical Science & Strategy — Precision Oncology(Europe)

Job description

We are looking for a Director, Clinical & Scientific Strategy — Precision Oncology to serve as the scientific and clinical backbone of one of our flagship AI-based SaMD (Software as a Medical Device) product lines in the breast cancer space. This is a lifecycle role spanning evidence generation, KOL engagement, and clinical deployment support.

This person will be the primary interface between Waiv’s internal Medical team and the external scientific community (oncologists, pathologists, guidelines committees, academic centres), playing a critical role in establishing the scientific credibility and clinical adoption of our tools.

1. Product Lifecycle — Medical Leadership

Own the end-to-end medical strategy for the assigned breast cancer AI-based prognostic solution, from evidence generation through clinical adoption — in coordination with the VP of Medical Affairs

Drive the scientific narrative: translate clinical data into compelling, rigorous medical communications for internal and external audiences

Evaluate emerging scientific trends, competitive intelligence, and evolving standards of care to inform product positioning, portfolio prioritisation, and lifecycle management

Contribute to product strategy regarding claims development and regulatory submissions in partnership with RAQA, Product, and Clinical Affairs

2. Clinical Evidence Generation

Co‑develop and review study protocols and clinical study reports for prospective and retrospective validation studies

Contribute medical perspective to abstract and manuscript preparation; coordinate author relationships and publication planning

Interface with internal teams and external partners to ensure medical accuracy of analytical outputs

Support identification and prioritisation of data cuts for major oncology congresses

Support evidence generation for market access strategy and build data packages for payers

3. KOL Engagement & Scientific Exchange

Build and maintain high‑value relationships with breast oncologists, pathologists, and surgeons across North America and Europe

Serve as the scientific face of Waiv at key congresses and symposia; deliver medical education and facilitate advisory boards

Identify clinical champions and research collaborators — including cooperative groups, academic institutions, and healthcare systems — for clinical validation interventional trials; co‑develop investigator-initiated research frameworks

Gather and synthesise field‑based medical insights; systematically feed clinical intelligence back into Product, Portfolio, and R&D strategy

4. Cross‑functional Collaboration

Collaborate closely with: Medical Affairs, Commercial, VP Pathology, Market Access, R&D/Biostatistics, and Marketing

Contribute to board‑level and investor‑facing scientific communications as required

Support Medical Affairs team capacity and knowledge‑sharing on breast cancer science and medical device regulatory context

Scientific & Clinical Background

Advanced degree required: MD, PharmD, or PhD in a relevant biomedical discipline (oncology, pathology, translational medicine, or similar)

Deep expertise in breast cancer biology, clinical practice, and treatment decision‑making

Strong command of prognostic and predictive biomarker methodology

Comfort with quantitative oncology data analysis and interpretation: biostatistics, survival analysis, biomarker validation methodology, and data interpretation

Medical Affairs & Industry Experience

Minimum 8–10 years of Medical Affairs, MSL, or clinical/scientific leadership experience in oncology, ideally in a precision medicine context

Demonstrated experience managing or co‑developing clinical evidence programs (observational studies, registries, prospective studies)

Hands‑on KOL engagement and publication experience; ability to lead advisory boards and represent the company at international congresses

Familiarity with precision medicine, genomic testing regulatory and clinical frameworks (FDA/EMA guidance) is strongly preferred

Operational & Cross‑cultural Skills

Self‑starter with high autonomy; comfortable in a lean, fast‑paced environment typical of a growth‑stage medtech company

Excellent scientific communication skills — written (publications, regulatory documents, slide decks) and verbal (advisory boards, congresses)

Willingness to travel internationally; estimated travel expected for congresses, KOL meetings, and site visits across North America and Europe

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Worksite address

paris, TX, 75460, US

Who can apply

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