Sr Staff / Principal Program Manager - IVD Development

Job Description

Job Description

About Us

Our mission is to cure cancer through high performance, accessible early cancer detection. That means saving lives.

Delfi Diagnostics is a Johns Hopkins spinoff focused on the non-invasive detection of cancer at earlier stages, when it is most curable. DELFI uses artificial intelligence and whole-genome sequencing to detect unique patterns of DNA fragmentation in the blood of patients with cancer. These analyses are performed through simultaneous examination of millions of DNA sequences using machine learning to identify tumor-specific abnormalities.

In our passionate pursuit to radically improve health outcomes, we serve humanity when we :

Lead with Science, Anchor in Pragmatism : We pioneer life-changing science by ensuring quality, transparency, and rigor at all times.

Build With & For All : We embrace diverse backgrounds to innovate and achieve together. We are not just building a product—we aim to disrupt the path of cancer for all, no matter geography or socioeconomic class.

Put We over I : We are a home for high-performing people. Through teamwork, we build collective intelligence. Each of us wins when those we serve and those who serve with us win. We show up with empathy, humility, and integrity at every step of the journey.

About The Role

The Program Director will lead cross-functional teams in the development and validation of in vitro diagnostic (IVD) products, ensuring seamless coordination across R&D, regulatory, quality, clinical, and product management. This role requires strategic oversight of multiple complex projects from concept through regulatory submission and launch, with a strong emphasis on analytical and clinical validation activities.This position is open to candidates at Sr Staff or Principal level, with responsibilities and scope scaled appropriately based on experience.

What You'll Do

• Cross-Functional Leadership
• Lead and coordinate cross-functional project teams including R&D scientists, regulatory affairs, quality assurance, clinical operations, and engineering stakeholders
• Serve as the primary point of contact and decision-maker for program execution, ensuring alignment across departments
• Build consensus among diverse stakeholders with competing priorities while maintaining project momentum
• Foster a collaborative team environment that drives innovation, accountability, and results
• Escalate critical issues to executive leadership with proposed solutions and risk mitigation strategies

IVD Project Management

Analytical and Clinical Validation Project Management

PMO Process Management

Strategic Planning and Communication

What You'll Bring to DELFI

Success In This Role

The expected US base salary range for this position $160K - $220k plus bonus, equity, and benefits. Actual compensation packages are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skillset, years & depth of experience, certifications & relevant education, geography.

An equal opportunity employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.