What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Affairs position at Ataraxis AI?
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
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
- Develop and execute strategies to engage with health systems, physicians, and key opinion leaders (KOLs), with a focus on building clinical credibility, generating clinical evidence, and expanding Ataraxis’ reputation in the industry.
- Manage relationships with key stakeholders, prioritizing collaborations that generate clinical data, support evidence-based decision-making, and promote adoption of Ataraxis’ predictive diagnostic solutions.
- Lead initiatives to source data and establish partnerships with healthcare organizations and KOLs, driving these projects end-to-end from identification and outreach to contracting, execution, and dissemination of findings.
- Act as a trusted scientific liaison between Ataraxis and external stakeholders, including physicians, ensuring clear communication of the clinical and scientific value of the company’s diagnostics.
- Represent Ataraxis at key industry events, conferences, and congresses, including delivering scientific presentations, fostering collaborations, and serving as the face of the company to the medical community.
- Provide medical and scientific support during site visits, collaboration meetings, and partnership discussions. Regular travel is anticipated.
- Minimum 2 years of experience in medical affairs. Preferred candidates with breast cancer/oncology medical affairs experience.
- 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.
- Strong preference given to candidates with breast cancer experience.
- 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.
Salary : $81,000 - $174,000