Foresight Diagnostics is a cancer diagnostics company developing a novel liquid biopsy test for the measurement of minimal residual disease (MRD) for aid in patient management that is funded by leading diagnostics VC firms in Silicon Valley. Foresight’s cell-free DNA testing platform was developed in the labs of two prominent professors at Stanford University and is backed by several major Cell and Nature publications. The company has garnered significant partnering interest from multiple pharmaceutical companies in oncology and is poised for rapid growth. Foresight Diagnostics is headquartered in Aurora, Colorado.
Location: Remote in the United States
About our Company: Foresight Diagnostics is an early-stage, venture-backed molecular diagnostics company that is developing non-invasive cancer detection technologies to improve the lives of patients worldwide. Our portfolio of cell-free DNA based liquid biopsy tests are rooted in novel and proprietary methods developed at Stanford University. Our approach enables the earlier detection of smaller tumors, leading to more personalized and effective cancer treatment strategies for patients. We have deep expertise in molecular biology, bioinformatics, and Next Generation Sequencing (NGS), and maintain a dynamic, fast-paced work environment with significant opportunities for high-impact contribution and rapid professional growth. Foresight Diagnostics is headquartered in Aurora, Colorado.
About the Role: The Director, Business Development is responsible for business development activities for Foresight Dx and is accountable for revenue generation from biopharma partners and research institutions. Foresight Dx customers are biopharmaceutical companies or research institutions seeking precision oncology assays to evaluate MRD and a partner to execute diagnostic projects to enable regulatory filings. This individual also will monitor execution of some contracted work to ensure quality and provide a high level of customer satisfaction.
What You Will Bring:
Bachelor's Degree
Combined 5 years business development and sales experience selling a complex product or service
Previous experience in a healthcare products company (therapy, diagnostics or medical devices)
Proven track record in achieving company goals through creation of strategic partnerships, including pre-contract negotiations and post-contract alliance management.
Experience with the establishment of contracts, development of pricing strategies and monitoring contract fulfillment.
Preferred:
Bachelor’s Degree in a life sciences discipline
Master of Business Administration or a relevant life sciences PhD
Prior corporate development, tactical and/or strategic marketing experience
Previous experience in the companion diagnostics field or biopharma partnering
What You Will Do:
Lead business development for a portfolio of current and potential biopharma partners, including contract and in some cases alliance management activities for customers located potentially globally.
Create objectives and key results as well as account strategies needed to close revenue generating contracts for customers ranging from biopharma companies to research institutions.
Partner with marketing to support the voice of the customer for all marketing activities. Ensure strong handoff from marketing efforts to generate awareness in Foresight Dx and belief in Foresight Dx solutions to business development activities to reach and secure new customers.
Develop, maintain and execute a strong pipeline of new business and qualified leads.
Maintain a good understanding of the trends in the biopharmaceutical industry and how they impact the Foresight Dx and diagnostics broadly. Additionally, leverage these insights to support the strategic plan of the organization.
Follow emerging business trends and economic requirements of the biopharmaceutical industry as well as screen and recommend key target companies.
Work with project and lab personnel to ensure projects can be fully supported and delivered on quality and time.
Closely collaborate with all functions to align Foresight Dx biopharma partnership activities with the capabilities of the organization.
May manage staff as the business needs grow; provide staff with coaching, training, and opportunities to develop skills, and give ongoing, constructive and timely feedback on performance and progress toward goals and expectations.
Other duties as assigned by management.
This role is offering a salary between $210,000-240,000, plus bonus, generous equity, along with medical, dental and vision benefits. You will be working on interesting problems with extremely high impact. We promote the professional development of our employees and will encourage upward mobility within the company for high performing employees. Foresight Diagnostics is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Location: Remote in the United States or remote/hybrid in the Denver, Colorado area
About our Company: Foresight Diagnostics is an early-stage, venture-backed molecular diagnostics company that is developing non-invasive cancer detection technologies to improve the lives of patients worldwide. Our portfolio of cell-free DNA based liquid biopsy tests are rooted in novel and proprietary methods developed at Stanford University. Our approach enables the earlier detection of smaller tumors, leading to more personalized and effective cancer treatment strategies for patients. We have deep expertise in molecular biology, bioinformatics, and Next Generation Sequencing (NGS), and maintain a dynamic, fast-paced work environment with significant opportunities for high-impact contribution and rapid professional growth. Foresight Diagnostics is headquartered in Aurora, Colorado.
About the Role: We are seeking a technical leader in software development who will steer efforts to design and implement our NGS based sample to report workflows and platform. The Director of Software Product and Platform will transform bioinformatic algorithms into enterprise grade applications within product platforms, ultimately creating robust automated sequencing to result workflows and enabling the rapid processing of patient samples.
The ideal candidate has experience mentoring and developing a strong team and will be able to quickly establish technical credibility. They will have the ability to bridge short-term goals with longer-term strategy and communicate it to a wide audience. The ideal candidate possesses a positive, engaging and goal-oriented management style with a passion for making a difference in the world using scientific rigor and compute power.
Remote candidates based in the United States, as well as those based in the greater Denver, CO area, are encouraged to apply.
What You Will Do:
Provide hands-on leadership of the software product and platform teams, including strategic direction and tactical instruction.
Articulate and design the overall software vision and roadmap, while simultaneously supporting the implementation of our production workflows and cloud platforms.
Support the optimization and productization of our internal R&D algorithms, including into regulated products compliant with IEC62304.
Develop and implement a Data Lifecycle and Management Plan.
Work closely with other cross functional leaders to make sure we are building the right thing at the right time.
Provide both leadership and experience in securing infrastructure, code and data.
Grow the existing team, balanced with choosing the right external partnerships.
What You Will Bring:
5+ years managing high-performing technical teams in an environment of rapid development and company growth.
Experience working in a regulated environment, preferably in the life sciences or other scientific domain.
Ability to dissect complicated technical problems, simplify experiences and innovate through demonstrated automation
Experience working in a team using Agile development and project management practices.
Excellent Leadership skills including:
Great at mentoring, coaching as well as being a diversity champion.
Ability to manage senior staff and remote staff across multiple locations, time zones and cultures.
Highly detail-oriented, deadline-driven, and able to embrace change without frustration.
Experience leading re-organization and uniting teams to work collaboratively.
Ability to communicate a compelling vision and inspire others to deliver on an ambitious, complex, roadmap.
Strong analytical, strategic thinking and communication skills - must have ability to synthesize, develop and present clear and concise recommendations
This role is offering a salary between $190,000-225,000, generous equity, along with medical, dental and vision benefits. You will be working on interesting problems with extremely high impact. We promote the professional development of our employees and will encourage upward mobility within the company for high performing employees. Foresight Diagnostics is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Location: Onsite in Aurora, Colorado
About the Team: To make an impact in the care of cancer patients, we aim to build an environment where people with diverse skill sets, experience and a passion for building things are engaged and have room to be creative. We work to empower team members so they take ownership on projects with scope and complexity that allows them to flourish. We promote direct communication, lead by example and promote inclusivity by encouraging participation in light of each person’s work style.
About the Role: As the Director Translational Research, you will lead a team to deliver results and insight for partnerships with leading academic institutions and pharmaceutical companies. You will leverage your expertise in cancer genomics and diagnostics to address biological, clinical, and technical needs. You will work closely with business development, bioinformatics, and medical affairs to manage the partnership projects and data generation while working to improve the processes by which your team carries out its work. You will work closely with Research and Development teams to drive the utilization of our R&D platform for product development. As an experienced scientist and leader, you and your team will be instrumental in generating clinical evidence data and insights that contribute to scientific advancements and product development.
What You Will Bring:
PhD in genetics, biochemistry, biotechnology or related fields
5+ years of experience developing and using NGS assays
Proven track record of leading successful R&D projects and teams
Excellent leadership, team management, and interpersonal skills
Effective communication and collaboration abilities, with experience in managing external partnerships.
Strategic thinking, problem-solving skills, and the ability to drive innovation.
Expertise in next generation sequencing, molecular biology, and liquid biopsy applications
Knowledge of bioinformatic pipelines and data analysis
What You Will Do:
Recruit, mentor, and manage a multidisciplinary team of lab scientists and technical staff to deliver high-quality results, reports and presentations for our academic and biopharma partnerships.
Facilitate ongoing professional development, training, and performance assessments for team members.
Work cross functionally with business development, bioinformatics, and medical affairs teams to translate the needs of partners into well-defined deliverables and tasks.
Oversee the planning, execution, and on time delivery of partnerships projects, ensuring high-quality data generation, analysis, and interpretation.
Monitor project timelines, budgets, and milestones to ensure successful project completion.
Collaborate with Research, Development, and Operations to scale laboratory capacity to meet customer demand, reduce costs and ensure smooth handoffs and effective tech transfer.
Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of next-generation sequencing workflows, sample preparation, experimental design, and data analysis.
Use knowledge of bioinformatic pipelines to guide the team in data analysis and interpretation.
Foster a culture of scientific excellence, innovation, and collaboration within the lab.
Big bonus points if you have experience developing assays with automated liquid handling and knowledge of developing LDTs that operate under CLIA/CAP or developing IVDs.
This is an onsite position offering a salary between $195,000-$215,000, generous equity, along with medical, dental and vision benefits. You will be working on interesting problems with extremely high impact. We promote the professional development of our employees and will encourage upward mobility within the company for high performing employees. Foresight Diagnostics is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Location: Remote in the United States
About our Company: Foresight Diagnostics is an early-stage, venture-backed molecular diagnostics company that is developing non-invasive cancer detection technologies to improve the lives of patients worldwide. Our portfolio of cell-free DNA based liquid biopsy tests are rooted in novel and proprietary methods developed at Stanford University. Our approach enables the earlier detection of smaller tumors, leading to more personalized and effective cancer treatment strategies for patients. We have deep expertise in molecular biology, bioinformatics, and Next Generation Sequencing (NGS), and maintain a dynamic, fast-paced work environment with significant opportunities for high-impact contribution and rapid professional growth. Foresight Diagnostics is headquartered in Aurora, Colorado.
About the Bioinformatics & Software Team: To make an impact in the care of cancer patients, we aim to build an environment where people with diverse skill sets, experience and a passion for building things are engaged and have room to be creative. We work to empower team members so they take ownership on projects with scope and complexity that allows them to flourish. We promote direct communication, lead by example and promote inclusivity by encouraging participation in light of each person’s work style.
About the Role: As a Senior Software Engineer (Product Development), you will be responsible for leading the activities to develop our products in compliance with regulations throughout the software product lifecycle. You will work closely with software, bioinformatics, product, quality, and regulatory teams from requirements analysis to product release and lifecycle management. As an integral part of the cross functional team you will actively participate in developing high-quality software solutions that meet regulatory requirements. This position has flexibility for fully onsite, hybrid or remote work; if hired as remote worker, quarterly travel to our headquarters in Colorado is expected.
What You Will Bring:
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related field
5+ years of relevant professional experience, with a strong emphasis on developing software products that meet US FDA regulatory requirements
Proficient in Python and Git
Demonstrated experience with software development including planning, architecture, development, testing, deployment, and lifecycle management
Demonstrated understanding of software product regulations and creating systems compliant to IEC62304, 21 CFR 820, ISO13485, and ISO14971
Experience in collecting software requirements, executing product development, testing, and validation
Experience in software design controls, change management, and risk analysis
Strong sense of ownership and ability to work effectively with remote teammates
Bonus points if you have experience mentoring or managing direct reports, developing software for molecular diagnostics including applications in oncology.
What You Will Do:
Develop software solutions and processes that meet IEC62304-regulated product requirements
Write, debug, and maintain code in compliance with established coding standards
Develop, review and execute software verification and validation plans, protocols, and reports
Develop and maintain software documentation in accordance with regulatory requirements
Represent software during the design control and design review process through development, review and approval of the applicable deliverables
Provide input on software architecture and implementation
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including quality, regulatory, product, and project management, to ensure timely delivery of high-quality software solutions
This remote role within the United States is offering a salary between $158,000-$181,000, generous equity, along with medical, dental and vision benefits. You will be working on interesting problems with extremely high impact. We promote the professional development of our employees and will encourage upward mobility within the company for high performing employees. Foresight Diagnostics is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Location: Aurora, Colorado (Hybrid) or Remote in the United States
About our Company: Foresight Diagnostics is an early-stage, venture-backed molecular diagnostics company that is developing non-invasive cancer detection technologies to improve the lives of patients worldwide. Our portfolio of cell-free DNA based liquid biopsy tests are rooted in novel and proprietary methods developed at Stanford University. Our approach enables the earlier detection of smaller tumors, leading to more personalized and effective cancer treatment strategies for patients. We have deep expertise in molecular biology, bioinformatics, and Next Generation Sequencing (NGS), and maintain a dynamic, fast-paced work environment with significant opportunities for high-impact contribution and rapid professional growth. Foresight Diagnostics is headquartered in Aurora, Colorado.
About the Role: The Vice President, Marketing is accountable for the entirety of marketing activities from marketing strategy to execution of tactics for Foresight Diagnostics. This role is also responsible to generate awareness of Foresight Dx in the market and create belief in the oncology minimal residual disease (MRD) solutions to facilitate lead generation and deal flow for the business development team. Marketing informs the product lifecycle strategy to ensure products will meet or anticipate customer needs. Foresight Dx customers are biopharmaceutical companies or research institutions seeking precision oncology assays to evaluate MRD and a partner to execute diagnostic projects to enable regulatory filings.
What You Will Bring:
Bachelor's Degree
Combined 8 years marketing experience and sales experience selling a complex product or service, of which six must be marketing.
Previous experience in a healthcare products company (therapy, diagnostics or medical devices)
Proven track record developing marketing strategy and executing supporting tactics.
Experience with market research, voice of customer, ad boards and other means to understand customer needs.
Preferred:
Bachelor’s Degree in a life sciences discipline
Master of Business Administration
Prior corporate development, tactical and/or strategic marketing experience
Previous experience in the companion diagnostics field or biopharma partnering
Product launch experience
Deep understanding of all disciplines of marketing: market research, branding and marketing communications, including social media marketing
What You Will Do:
Lead global marketing; coordinate with product lifecycle management to ensure products meet customer needs; and collaborate with business development to ensure strong handoff from marketing activities to business development efforts.
Creates objectives and key results needed to build awareness of Foresight Dx and belief in Foresight Dx MRD solutions for customers ranging from biopharma companies to research institutions.
Builds global marketing strategy and executes action plans supporting the strategy. Communicate opportunities and business needs clearly and advocate for the customer effectively.
Influences and leverages internal and external relationships toward stated objectives, including key physicians, customers, government, societies, and biopharma partners. Communicates with internal and external stakeholders (priorities, sequence, timing) to optimize impact and deliver on targets.
Directs vendor and agency relationships to execute tactics with a high level of detail to ensure consistency of messaging and strategy, examples include conference promoters, web designers and other creatives.
May manage staff as the business needs grow; provides staff with coaching, training, and opportunities to develop skills, and gives ongoing, constructive and timely feedback on performance and progress toward goals and expectations.
Other duties as assigned by management.
This role is offering a salary between $225,000-270,000, generous equity, along with medical, dental and vision benefits. You will be working on interesting problems with extremely high impact. We promote the professional development of our employees and will encourage upward mobility within the company for high performing employees. Foresight Diagnostics is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.