Sr VP Chief Medical Officer

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Overview

The Sr VP Chief Medical Officer (CMO) will serve as Myriad Genetics’ senior‑most clinical leader, responsible for shaping and executing the company’s medical and scientific strategy across oncology, women’s health, and mental health. This executive will integrate deep oncology expertise with a hands‑on approach to clinical development, evidence generation, and medical affairs to ensure Myriad’s diagnostics and services meet the highest standards of clinical validity, utility, and patient impact.

The ideal candidate is a board‑certified oncologist with proven success in clinical leadership and strategic innovation in diagnostics, biotech, or precision medicine. This individual combines enterprise‑level strategic thinking with the ability to engage deeply in the details — spanning study design, regulatory engagement, payer evidence, and KOL development.

Reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer, the CMO will work closely with the COO, CEO, Chief Scientific Officer, Chief Commercial Officer, and other senior leaders to drive innovation, clinical adoption, operational excellence, and the company’s scientific reputation globally.

• Serve as the company’s chief clinical spokesperson and thought leader across oncology and other key therapeutic areas
• Work closely with clinical development, manage medical affairs, and health economics/outcomes research to ensure robust evidence generation supporting Myriad’s test portfolio
• Guide medical strategy and clinical studies for new diagnostics and services, ensuring alignment with regulatory and payer requirements
• Act as the primary medical interface with FDA, CMS, payers, and other stakeholders on clinical validity and utility
• Partner with the COO to define Myriad’s long‑term medical and scientific roadmap in oncology and adjacent fields
• Translate emerging clinical science into actionable diagnostic strategies and pipeline priorities
• Support business development and M&A by evaluating scientific and clinical opportunities
• Design and oversee clinical trials, registries, and real‑world evidence studies to demonstrate clinical and economic value of Myriad’s products
• Lead publication strategy, medical education, and data dissemination to build market credibility
• Ensure evidence meets global regulatory and payer requirements
• Collaborate with R&D, product development, and commercial teams to bring new tests to market and expand indications for existing offerings
• Partner with sales, marketing, and reimbursement teams to ensure consistent, medically accurate messaging and field engagement
• Serve as a bridge between clinical/scientific teams and business leaders to drive alignment and operational efficiency
• Build and maintain relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs), professional societies, and academic partners to shape clinical guidelines and adoption
• Represent Myriad at scientific and medical conferences, regulatory hearings, and investor forums
• Strengthen Myriad’s position as a leader in precision medicine and diagnostics
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high‑performing medical organization including clinical research, medical affairs, and scientific communications professionals
• Foster a culture of scientific excellence, patient‑centricity, and cross‑functional collaboration

• Board‑certified oncologist (MD or MD/PhD).
• 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in diagnostics, biotechnology, or precision medicine.
• Proven track record of clinical development, medical affairs, and evidence generation for diagnostics or therapeutics.
• Experience designing and executing clinical studies, including regulatory and payer interactions.
• Deep understanding of oncology diagnostics, companion diagnostics, and/or molecular testing markets.
• Demonstrated ability to translate science into business strategy, influence senior stakeholders, and drive innovation.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills with the ability to inspire teams and represent the company externally.
• Familiarity with reimbursement, market access, and health…