Marián Novak, Ph.D.
About Marián Novak, Ph.D.
Marián Novak, Ph.D., is a Senior Global Product Manager specializing in Clinical Applications for Oncology at SOPHiA GENETICS. With extensive experience in cancer genomics and Next Generation Sequencing, he has held various roles in product management and research across multiple institutions.
Current Role at SOPHiA GENETICS
Marián Novak, Ph.D., serves as the Senior Global Product Manager for Clinical Applications in Oncology at SOPHiA GENETICS. In this role, which he has held since 2021, he is responsible for overseeing the development and management of oncology-related clinical applications. His work is based in the Baltimore, Maryland area, where he focuses on advancing the company's offerings in cancer genomics and Next Generation Sequencing (NGS).
Previous Experience at SOPHiA GENETICS
Prior to his current position, Marián Novak worked as the Global Product Manager for Clinical Applications in Oncology at SOPHiA GENETICS from 2019 to 2021. During this two-year tenure, he contributed to the strategic direction and implementation of clinical applications within the oncology sector, enhancing the company's capabilities in genomics.
Educational Background
Marián Novak earned his Ph.D. in Pharmacology from the University of Kentucky College of Medicine, where he studied from 2005 to 2012. He also holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from The Johns Hopkins University - Carey Business School, which he completed from 2018 to 2022. Earlier, he obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Biology and German language from Albion College, studying there from 2001 to 2005.
Expertise in Oncology and Genomics
Marián Novak specializes in cancer genomics and Next Generation Sequencing (NGS), with extensive experience in managing multidisciplinary collaborations and vendor relationships. His expertise encompasses market research and commercial planning processes within the oncology and molecular diagnostics fields, contributing to his strong record in global product management of regulated medical devices.
Career History and Roles
Before joining SOPHiA GENETICS, Marián Novak held various positions in the field of oncology and genomics. He worked as a Research and Development Scientist at Personal Genome Diagnostics from 2015 to 2018 and served as a Global Product Manager for NGS at QIAGEN for one year. He also completed a Postdoctoral Research Fellowship at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and a Research Fellowship at Harvard Medical School, both from 2012 to 2015.