Medical Director, Cancer Surveillance at TAPPS

TAPPS is conducting a search on behalf of a stealth-mode startup that is building the future of cancer surveillance.

Our company is developing next-generation cancer screening and survivorship programs at the intersection of oncology, diagnostics, epidemiology, and AI-enabled technology. As we scale, we are hiring our first dedicated Medical Director to help architect the clinical foundation of the organization.

This is a highly visible, deputy-level role reporting directly to a Co-Founder. The ideal candidate is entrepreneurial, strategic, and excited to build in a fast-growing startup environment where scope and impact will expand quickly.

What You’ll Do:

Lead Clinical & Protocol Strategy

• Develop and refine medical protocols for pan-tumor cancer screening and surveillance programs
• Translate oncology best practices into scalable, AI-enabled care pathways
• Evaluate emerging diagnostic technologies and screening approaches
• Ensure clinical rigor and regulatory awareness across initiatives

Build Survivorship & Longitudinal Programs

• Design frameworks for recurrence monitoring and long-term follow-up
• Integrate risk stratification and supportive care into surveillance models
• Implement clinical programs within virtual or hybrid care delivery environments

Partner Across AI & Innovation

• Collaborate closely with AI and data science teams to operationalize clinical standards
• Interpret and validate AI-informed outputs within clinical context
• Help shape responsible, evidence-based integration of diagnostic innovation

Contribute to Scientific Leadership

• Guide translational research strategy and evidence generation
• Support publications, abstracts, and scientific positioning
• Serve as a credible medical voice externally

What We’re Looking For:

• MD (preferred) or PhD
• Strong oncology background, with experience in:
• Cancer screening and/or surveillance
• Oncology diagnostics or early detection
• Development of medical protocols
• Experience working cross-functionally with technical teams (AI, data science, diagnostics)
• Comfort operating in a visible, strategic, and hands-on role
• Entrepreneurial mindset and ability to thrive in an evolving startup environment

Why This Role Is Different

• First medical hire — shape the company’s clinical strategy
• Direct partnership with founders
• Broad, evolving scope with meaningful growth potential
• Opportunity to impact cancer detection and survivorship at scale