Field Medical Director (West)

Karius

3 months ago

3.5 on Glassdoor

San Francisco, CA

Hybrid

Full Time

Director

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About this role

The Field Medical Director at Karius leads medical affairs activities to support the company’s advanced infectious disease diagnostics. The role focuses on scientific engagement, clinical research support, and collaboration with Medical Science Liaisons and key opinion leaders. It ensures scientific accuracy and compliance while aligning medical strategies with company objectives. The position also strengthens relationships with investigators, clinicians, and internal cross-functional teams to advance evidence generation and clinical adoption.

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MDDOBoard Certification

About Karius

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Karius is a diagnostics company that uses microbial cell‑free DNA and next‑generation sequencing to detect infectious pathogens from a noninvasive blood test. Their assay screens broadly for bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites to enable earlier, more comprehensive, and more precise infection detection and monitoring. Karius works with clinicians and health systems to support decision making in complex cases such as immunocompromised patients, transplant recipients, and suspected sepsis. Providers choose Karius for its broad pathogen coverage, rapid turnaround, and ability to identify hard‑to‑culture organisms.

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