Clinical Development and Evidence Lead

About Ataraxis AI

Ataraxis AI is a VC-backed start-up working at the intersection of multi-modal AI, oncology, and precision medicine. We are building cutting-edge diagnostic tools to assist physicians in selecting the most optimal treatments for their patients.

We are a team of AI researchers, medical doctors and operators advised by a team of advisors who are pioneers in their respective fields, including the AI godfather, Yann LeCun, and oncologists at top cancer research institutes.

At Ataraxis, you will have a unique opportunity to shape not just the future of our company, but the future of healthcare. We are looking to bring on highly motivated candidates to fulfill this mission.

We operate with a flat organizational structure where every team member is expected to actively contribute. Leadership roles are earned by those who demonstrate initiative and deliver consistently high performance. Strong work ethic and the ability to prioritize effectively are essential. All candidates must communicate clearly, sharing insights accurately and concisely with teammates. We don’t use recruiters — each application is reviewed personally by a relevant team member and/or founders.

Responsibilities

• You will develop and execute on strategy to build partnerships with health systems, physicians, key opinion leaders, prioritizing quick and effective execution that expands our capabilities and reach through generating clinical evidence and building company's reputation.

• Manage relationships with key stakeholders and prioritize new partnerships focused on building evidence, data generation, data sourcing. You will lead these initiatives end-to-end, from identifying partnership opportunities, through contracting and documentation, to execution.

• You will develop Ataraxis strategy for growth, especially new opportunities to apply our platform in high-stakes clinical situations.

• Act as a liaison in conversations with external stakeholders, including physicians.

• Act as the face of Ataraxis at key industry events, and lead negotiations and collaborations during site visits to partners. Travel anticipated.

Qualifications

• Excellent understanding of medical research, with priority to candidates experienced in: biomarkers, medical oncology, diagnostics, medical imaging, molecular biology.

• Published basic science, translational or clinical papers in peer-reviewed journals.

• Preferred advanced degree (PhD, postdoc, MD).

• Track record of independent work and research, intense work ethic, ability to lead projects from the beginning to end.

• Intense work ethic, self-motivation, and a track record of initiative.

• Demonstrated success in establishing and growing strategic relationships with physicians.