Senior Director, Clinical Development

Delfi Diagnostics

Sr. Director leading clinical development at DELFI Diagnostics for blood-based cancer tests.

Posted 6/10/2026full-timePalo Alto • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Google Cloud Platform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Leadership across DELFI's clinical study portfolio, working with senior leadership and cross-functional teams including R&D, medical, quality, and regulatory.
Develop and execute clinical studies that generate robust evidence for DELFI's products, including establishing clinical validity and utility.
Advance DELFI's development of diagnostic products for cancer.
Implement the five-year clinical development strategy based on clinical science and unmet needs in cancer diagnostics.
Partner with R&D Biostatistics for clinical studies and analyze in accordance with protocols.
Manage clinical development & operations groups and associated CROs and investigators.
Develop and manage clinical trial timelines, budgets, and risks in accordance with product development processes.

Requirements

What you’ll need

PhD in the physical or natural sciences, or MD. Disciplinary expertise in cancer biology strongly preferred.
8+ years' expertise leading the design & development of clinical studies for either pharmaceutical or diagnostics development, as evidenced by a strong publication record or successful product releases.
3–5 years' experience in IVD diagnostics development.
Knowledge of relevant clinical & regulatory standards such as ICH E6(R3) GCP, ISO 14155, ISO 13485, 21 CFR Part 820.
6–8 years' management experience including best practices in recruiting, coaching, performance management, and career development.
Excellent communication skills including mastery in written & oral presentations, large- and small-group forums.
Start-up mindset: passionate, innovative, accountable, able to rapidly prioritize and triage, biased to action.
Proactive, decisive, and composed with a balance of high IQ & EQ.

Benefits

Comp & perks

flexible time-off policy
401(k) retirement plan
extremely competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage
onsite lunch 3 days a week
other wellness related offerings

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Hard Skills & Tools

clinical study designclinical trial managementbiostatisticsclinical validityclinical utilityIVD diagnostics developmentpublication recordproduct development processesrisk managementbudget management

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationcoachingperformance managementcareer developmentproactivedecisiveinnovativeaccountablestart-up mindset

Certifications

PhDMD