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Diagnostic Specialist - New England

Boston, MA, usFull-time2026-10-23 → 2026-11-10
Hybrid

Core

Field-based diagnostic leader educating healthcare providers on genetic testing initiatives and programs to raise awareness of sponsored testing.

Role type

Senior field diagnostic specialist (genetics)

Builds

Educational programs and strategies for genetic testing utilization

Domain

Life sciences / Genetics / Rare diseases

Deliverable

client delivery

Required skills

Genetic testing expertise, KOL identification, cross-functional collaboration, strategic thinking, stakeholder education, rare disease experience, ophthalmology knowledge

Preferred skills

MS/RN/PA/PharmD/PhD degree, rare/ultra-rare disease focus, ophthalmology knowledge

Technologies

Microsoft Co-pilot, ChatGPT, Grok

Responsibilities

Educate healthcare providers on genetic testing and lab capabilities, identify educational needs within the IRD community, partner with cross-functional teams to implement diagnostic strategy, attend conferences to understand diagnostic programs, advocate and engage with local organizations, provide expertise on gene panels and test requisition forms

Seniority

Senior, field-based leader