# Senior Director, Clinical Development at Delfidiagnostics

- Company: Delfidiagnostics
- What the company does: FirstLook Lung is a blood-based test that helps identify lung cancer risk before or alongside LDCT, for USPSTF-eligible adults. From DELFI Diagnostics. Backed by Menlo.
- Company website: https://delfidiagnostics.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Principal and up
- Location: Palo Alto, CA
- Work setup: Hybrid
- Pay: $260K to $320K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-06-10
- Apply by: 2026-10-08
- Apply: https://jobs.lever.co/delfidiagnostics/dc813a57-fd7c-42e1-9d1b-63502039ef14
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/delfidiagnostics-senior-director-clinical-development/

## About the role

The Sr. Director, Clinical Development provides leadership across DELFI's clinical study portfolio, working closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams including R&D, medical, quality, and regulatory. This leader helps to direct the comprehensive strategy for all DELFI clinical studies and to execute on our key trials supporting product development, launch, and reimbursement. We seek an adaptable, rigorous, and collaborative leader who is solidly grounded in clinical development.

## What they're looking for

- 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

Tags: Clinical Development