Brandi Oakley

About Brandi Oakley

I am a Director of Medical Affairs with nine years of experience leading strategic initiatives across biopharma, diagnostics, and academic research in oncology and precision medicine. My work centers on building high-impact partnerships, accelerating molecular testing adoption, and advancing real-world evidence programs that support clinical and commercial objectives.I have led field medical teams, managed alliance and vendor relationships, and overseen operational budgets up to $1.7M to enable biomarker-guided clinical trials, cfDNA and NGS program expansion, and cross-functional evidence generation. I’m known for translating complex molecular diagnostics into clear, actionable strategies that resonate with clinical, operational, and executive stakeholders.A core focus of my work is improving patient identification and reducing barriers to testing. By aligning vendor workflows with clinical protocols and optimizing cross-team processes, I drove a 15% reduction in molecular screen fails—directly improving trial readiness and accelerating enrollment timelines. I’ve also supported the development of scalable workflows that strengthen testing adherence, streamline ordering, and enhance data capture for RWE and HEOR efforts.Across each role, my goal has been the same: build partnerships that deliver measurable impact. Whether collaborating with biopharma on precision oncology assets, supporting diagnostic launches, engaging academic investigators, or shaping population-level testing strategies, I bring a practical, execution-focused mindset grounded in scientific depth and operational rigor.If your organization is looking to scale molecular testing, advance evidence generation, optimize trial identification, or expand precision oncology programs, let’s connect and explore how my experience can help accelerate your goals.

Experience

1. Director Medical Affairs

   Freenome

   Dec 2025 — Present · Seattle, WA, US

Education

• Stephen F. Austin State University

  Bachelor of science (BS), Biology (Pre-Medicine), Chemistry minor

  2000 — 2004

• UT MD Anderson Cancer Center UTHealth Houston Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences

  Master of Science (MS), Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

  2004 — 2006

• UT MD Anderson Cancer Center UTHealth Houston Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences

  Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Biomedical Sciences

  2006 — 2012