Job Description
A cancer diagnosis is something no one wants to hear. Too often, cancer is detected late, once it has spread and treatment options are limited. But cancer can be more effectively treated with an intent to cure if caught in the earlier stages. At Thrive, an Exact Sciences Company, our goal is to transform this outlook: to catch cancer earlier, including several with no screening options today, to improve patient outcomes. We are developing a blood-based test that is designed to be affordable and utilized as part of routine medical care to detect multiple types of cancer at earlier stages. Our approach goes beyond a cancer diagnosis. We are developing a platform that will serve as a resource to help patients and their families maneuver the often confusing and overwhelming path that follows a cancer diagnosis.
At Thrive, we are motivated to change the face of a cancer diagnosis. We challenge the status quo and are willing to think differently. Our curiosity drives us. There are countless questions related to cancer, and we flourish by finding solutions. We know what we do is important, and we take our work seriously. We also have fun. We do our work with vibrant energy, and we laugh out loud at the little things. This is How We Thrive.
Position OverviewWe are looking for an experienced cross functional leader to join the Medical and Access function at a Director level. The Medical and Access function is responsible for working cross-functionally across the Thrive business unit and the broader Exact enterprise to help support the design, development, and launch of our access and adoption strategy and programs. Reporting to the Chief Medical Officer, this individual will focus on driving the development work for the launch of our multi-cancer early detection test. Key stakeholders this position will work closely with are Product Management, Integrated Service and Patient Experience, Health Economics and Outcomes Reporting, and Marketing. This is a highly visible role that will be responsible for driving execution at the heart of Thrive’s efforts to make early detection of cancer part of routine medical care.
Essential DutiesInclude but are not limited to the following:· In partnership with Thrive’s Chief Medical Officer, lead the highly cross functional multi-site Core Team that is responsible for developing the go-to-market and launch plans.· Create and maintain long-term business plans; including multi-year strategic roadmaps supported by validated business rationales.· Work with cross-functional teams including product solutions, laboratory operations, product management, marketing and communications, payor and provider relations, health economics and outcomes research, and others to establish and maintain our overall strategic plan.· Ensure objectives and key results (OKRs) are established and monitored so deliverables fall as close to target as possible.· Help the cross functional team identify project related risks and develop mitigating strategies.· Apply broad experience in product development and deployment to identify critical execution challenges and necessary decisions and facilitate the right discussions to drive progress.· Support Finance and HR in annual / long range budget planning efforts.· Coordinate the preparation of / alignment around updates for the executive team and Board on launch progress.· Manage robust processes, tools, and operating mechanisms to implement a strong product strategy and lifecycle product deployment capability capable of incorporating the impact of key market, technical and clinical discoveries and trends, customer needs, and competitive offerings.· Ensure the core and subteam provide business and product management leadership, from concept to end-of-life; including capturing the voice of customer research, product definition, product features, performance requirements/tradeoffs, product value proposition/business case, support of the market development teams during partnership identification and contracting, support from the Marketing team for product launch, and optimization of business performance beyond go-live.· Uphold company mission and values through accountability, innovation, integrity, quality, and teamwork.· Support and comply with the company’s Quality Management System policies and procedures.· Regular and reliable attendance.Minimum Qualifications· 7+ years of experience in product development or a related function in the healthcare industry.· 5+ years of cross functional program management / core team leadership experience in a commercial healthcare setting (international experience a plus).· Excellent interpersonal, communication, presentation and influencing skills.· Successful track record of achieving product line and company goals in a high-growth and highly competitive healthcare field.· Experience planning multiple workstreams and inspiring execution across a team under pressure.· Ability to communicate complex techn
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