Health System Implementation Associate Director

About Us

DELFI Diagnostics, Inc. (DELFI Diagnostics) is developing next-generation, blood-based tests that are reliable, accessible and deliver a new way to help detect cancer. Employing advanced machine-learning methods to whole-genome sequencing data, the DELFI ("DNA EvaLuation of Fragments for early Interception") platform is built to address the highest-burden health challenges. DELFI Diagnostics prioritizes solutions that have the potential to save lives on a global scale, including for historically underserved populations. DELFI Diagnostics’ platform relies on fragmentomics – the discovery that cancer cells are more chaotic than normal cells and, when they die, leave behind tell-tale patterns and characteristics of cell-free DNA (cfDNA) fragments. FirstLook Lung, for individuals eligible for lung cancer screening, is DELFI Diagnostics’ first laboratory-developed screening test and can be part of routine blood work. FirstLook Lung uses millions of data points to reliably identify individuals who may have cancer detected through low-dose CT, including early stage disease with a negative predictive value of 99.7 percent. This test has not been cleared or approved by the FDA.

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. We explore thoughtfully, experiment smartly, and deliver impact with conviction.

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.

The Health System Implementation Associate Director plays a pivotal role in leading the successful implementation of our FirstLook tests within health systems and additional channel partners. This position requires a strategic thinker with exceptional leadership skills, project management experience, and a deep understanding of health system operations. The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with internal cross-functional teams and external stakeholders to ensure seamless integration of our products into health system workflows.

• Develop and execute comprehensive implementation strategies for integrating our FirstLook tests into health system environments, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives.
• Lead and eventually grow a team of Clinical Implementation Specialists tasked with overseeing the full implementation and pull-through of the FirstLook test into health systems, ensuring seamless integration and appropriate utilization.
• Provide coaching, training, and guidance to enhance operational workflow and product knowledge, as well as comprehension of population healthcare delivery best practices. Additionally, empower individuals to utilize technologies like electronic health records to establish and oversee quality improvement objectives among their direct reports.
• Serve as the primary point of contact and liaison between DELFI and health system partners, fostering strong relationships and effective communication channels.
• Lead cross-functional project teams, including Clinical Specialists, sales, marketing, client support, medical affairs, software and technical support, to drive successful implementation initiatives.
• Conduct thorough assessments of health system workflows, infrastructure, and resource requirements to identify opportunities and challenges for implementation.
• Collaborate with health system leadership, clinicians, laboratory staff, IT professionals, and other key stakeholders to tailor implementation plans to meet specific organizational needs and preferences.
• Partner cross-functionally to develop and deliver comprehensive training programs and educational materials for health system personnel to ensure proficient utilization of our FirstLook test.
• Monitor implementation progress, track key performance indicators, and address any issues or barriers that may arise during the implementation process.
• Provide ongoing support and guidance to health system partners post-implementation, leveraging feedback to continuously improve screening rates as well as products and services.
• Implement pull-through strategies to maximize adoption and utilization of FirstLook tests in target populations and within health system settings.

• Required
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in health system operations, project management, or a related role, with a proven track record of successfully leading complex implementation projects, quality improvement projects within health systems.
• Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, business administration, nursing, life sciences, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Proven leadership in motivating cross-functional teams to achieve shared goals, while facilitating seamless product implementation and integration with health systems.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills, with the ability to effectively engage and influence stakeholders at all levels of an organization.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Preferred experience in project management methodologies, tools, and software applications such as Google Suite and Smartsheets.
• Proficiency in Electronic Health Record systems with demonstrated expertise in seamless integration into health systems.
• Willingness to travel as needed to support implementation activities at health system sites.

An equal opportunity employerWe 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.

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.

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