Chief of Genetics

Meritus Health is launching the Meritus Personal Health Institute (MPHI) - a bold, first-of-its-kind population health precision medicine initiative rooted in the rural communities of Western Maryland. Backed by a $24M initial investment, MPHI will enroll 10,000 residents in the program and launch a longitudinal study combining whole genome sequencing, advanced labs and imaging, pharmacogenomics, metabolic profiling, and personalized health coaching, a t no cost to the patient. By removing the cost barriers, we believe this will truly be a pioneering initiative, equitably providing the most advanced personalized care to an entire population.

The aspirational goal: increase healthy life expectancy in rural Maryland by three years, while establishing Meritus as the national model for rural precision health.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the clinical leader of MPHI from day one
• Lead a 10-person team including APPs, health coaches, technicians and navigators
• Design clinical protocols, SOPs, and the 2.5-hour participant intake workflow
• Direct Epic integration for pharmacogenomic (PGx) prescribing alerts, referral triggers, and information sharing with other members of the care team.
• Partner with Meritus School of Osteopathic Medicine (MSOM) faculty on publications and grant applications
• Interface with the research department as a scientific leader in the studies that follow the clinical work of the department
• Engage Meritus physicians across the continuum of care
• Own quality and outcomes tracking, and present annual progress to the MPHI Governance team
• Support revenue development through research grants, private foundations, and value-based care arrangements

Testing Portfolio

The Medical Director will oversee a comprehensive, multimodal assessment protocol including:

• Whole genome or exome sequencing and polygenic risk scoring across cardiovascular, oncologic, metabolic, and neurological domains
• Pharmacogenomic profiling
• Coronary artery calcium scoring
• DEXA body composition and bone density
• VO 2 max / cardiopulmonary exercise testing
• Advanced lipid panels: Lp(a), ApoB, NMR particle sizing, insulin resistance phenotyping
• Microbiome analysis, nutrient profiling, heavy metal testing
• Frailty index, cognitive function, circadian rhythm and sleep assessment
• Wearable integration for longitudinal monitoring
• Annual total body MRI screening in high risk patients

Compensation

400k base salary, 50k sign on bonus

Full Benefits package

Location

Hagerstown, MD/ 1hr from Baltimore/DC Metros

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