Medical Director, Cancer Surveillance

Company: TAPPS
Location: New Bedford
Posted on: March 17, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description 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

Keywords: TAPPS, Pawtucket , Medical Director, Cancer Surveillance, Science, Research & Development , New Bedford, Rhode Island