Director, Diagnostics Strategy

Summary

Join Madrigal, a biopharmaceutical company focused on NASH therapeutics, as the Director, Diagnostics Strategy (US). Lead all diagnostic-focused alliance management activities, supporting the US launch of Resmetirom. Collaborate with diagnostic partners and internal teams to ensure successful commercialization. This role requires strong cross-functional skills, strategic commercialization experience in diagnostics, and the ability to drive collaboration. The position reports to the VP of Diagnostic Strategy and offers a flexible work arrangement (fully remote or hybrid). Leverage your expertise to develop and implement diagnostic strategies, support field training, and contribute to competitive intelligence.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in scientific field
• Significant (7+) years of experience working in diagnostics
• Prior experience working with a diagnostics company in the development, validation, or implementation of diagnostics for treatment purposes
• Strong networking capabilities including existing relationships with diagnostics companies
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to travel as needed (including overnights and/or weekends) is required
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Highly motivated, self-driven, goal-oriented, and adaptable

Responsibilities

• Develop a deep understanding of liver-related diagnostic modalities, their underlying technology or science, and utility in the management of patients with metabolic-associated steatotic liver disease
• Lead interactions with key external (e.g., alliance partners, diagnostic partners, testing laboratories) stakeholders to develop programs and manage diagnostics objectives in alignment with the US launch plan for Resmetirom; May also provide support for global launch activities, as needed
• Manages project programs with key diagnostic partners, manages project plans, and ensures that deliverables are on time and in line with contracted terms
• Provide diagnostic domain expertise to internal cross-functional and regional teams (e.g., MSLs, CPLs, KADs, sales) in support use, adoption, and implementation of diagnostic strategies/pathways in the clinic
• Aide in the development and deployment of diagnostic-focused educational materials to support field training efforts
• Support acquisition, analysis, and communication of competitive intelligence and field insights related to diagnostics to inform strategy and tactical project plans
• Support due diligence on diagnostics/ biomarkers with potential to be used to select patients in the future and related assay development efforts for drug launch planning
• Attend all medical meetings as directed by management; attend live conferences and/or programs as necessary as a Madrigal representative

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced Clinical/Scientific degree (e.g., PhD, MA/MS) or Business degree (e.g., MBA)
• Liver disease experience

Benefits

• Flexible paid time off (PTO)
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life and disability insurance
• Bonus
• Equity