Director, Global Strategy and Market Development at GeneDX

GeneDx (Nasdaq: WGS) delivers personalized and actionable health insights to inform diagnosis, direct treatment, and improve drug discovery. The company is uniquely positioned to accelerate the use of genomic and large-scale clinical information to enable precision medicine as the standard of care. GeneDx is at the forefront of transforming healthcare through its industry-leading exome and genome testing and interpretation services, fueled by the world’s largest, rare disease data sets. For more information, please visit www.genedx.com.

We are looking for a talented and driven business strategist and development representative to join our team. Reporting to the Senior Director of Commercial Strategy, this role is pivotal in advancing our commercial pipeline of genetic testing products and enabling adoption globally. The ideal candidate will have a strong blend of business acumen and program management expertise, with a passion for driving innovation in the genetic testing industry across global markets.

Responsibilities

Business Development

• Identify and cultivate new business opportunities and strategic partnerships to support the growth of our pre-commercial pipeline, globally.
• Develop and implement business strategies to achieve revenue and market expansion goals.
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including healthcare providers, research institutions, and industry partners.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to guide business strategies and product positioning.

Program Management

• Coordinate with internal teams, including medical affairs, product & tech, marketing, and sales teams etc. to align program objectives and deliverables and ensure successful development and progression of commercial products.
• Monitor and report on program progress, budgets and resources, identifying and addressing risks to ensure success and timely achievement of milestones.

Strategic Planning

• Collaborate with senior leadership to define and implement long-term strategies for the commercial pipeline within the US and internationally.
• Provide insights and recommendations based on market trends, customer feedback, and competitive landscape.
• Cultivate a deep understanding of company business strategy and objectives, with ability to align projects and programs back to company goals.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Life Sciences, or a related field.
• 8-10 years of experience in business development, sales, strategic planning or a related role in the healthcare or biotechnology industry.
• Strategic thinker with the skills and ability to quickly gain credibility and respect with both internal and external constituents.
• Accomplished track record in growing complex organizations, history of success maintaining key relationships and demonstrated ability to drive strategic projects/solutions focused on increasing market share.
• Strong understanding of healthcare, genetic testing and personalized medicine space.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills with ability to lead by influence.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.