Marra S. Francis
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Board certified Obstetrician and Gynecologist with over two decades of clinical experience and commercial leadership in lab diagnostic and biotech start-ups. Expertise in product positioning, go-to-market strategy, clinical trials, health economics and outcomes research. Committed to promoting health equity and advocating for patients.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Faculty - Volunteer
MIT Catalyst
01.2024 - Current
- The Catalyst Program run by MIT is dedicated to reducing start-up failure by teaching the skill of true problem identification prior to offering a new solution. Our fellows range from students to professionals, all with entrepreneurial aspirations, who are selected for an intensive 6 month course tackling some of healthcare's greatest gaps.
Medical Affairs Advisor
Droplet Biosciences
10.2021 - Current
- Key Achievements:
- Developed company's flagship product TPP, leading all aspects from inception to anticipated launch
- Established strategic external research partnerships to enhance product development and market presence
- Led the design and implementation of the inaugural clinical study
- Created compelling clinical content for investor presentations and website, ensuring effective communication of product value
- Identified and engaged key opinion leaders (KOLs) to drive product credibility and market influence
Founder
Marra S Francis Consulting, LLC
12.2013 - Current
- With my expertise in Women's Health combined with my extensive experience in early stage diagnostics for WH and cancer, I am able to provide my clients comprehensive consulting to help position their products for regulatory and commercial success
- Much of the work I do is focused on building or refining their Target Product Profiles (TPP), developing clinical use cases for diagnostic tests, and conducting market assessments for commercialization
Chief Medical Officer
PinkDx
11.2024 - 09.2025
- Developed CVP clinical parameters for flagship diagnostic test
- Cultivated KOL relationships and help identify and secure clinical research sites
- Collaborated on commercialization pipeline strategy, including competitive landscape and publication support for reimbursement
- Published first clinical abstract for the company
Chief Medical Officer
Genece Health
03.2024 - 11.2024
- Until the company was forced to wind down and close for financial reasons, I performed all duties of a CMO including clinical study design and FDA trial pre-sub materials, product and research pipeline creation, medical content creation for data room, and KOL cultivation.
Medical Consultant
Exai Bio
05.2023 - 03.2024
- As a long-term consultant for this company, I worked to enhanced the initial clinical validation study through refining processes and optimizing outcomes, provided support in conducting market research to inform strategic decision-making, co-authored publications for early validation of product, and collaborated with KOLs to leverage expertise and insights into the industry
Medical Science Liaison Consultant
Delphi Diagnostics
03.2023 - 03.2024
- As a long-term consultant, I directed product launch focus on commercial adoption and payer reimbursement, developed and managed the company's research pipeline, ensuring a robust foundation for future projects, produced comprehensive materials for both physicians and patients to facilitate understanding and engagement, established relationships with KOLs to drive product credibility and outreach, and secured partnerships with external practices to facilitate a successful early product launch
Head of Medical Affairs, Women's Health
Sema4 (now GeneDx)
06.2019 - 11.2022
- Collaborated with healthcare partners to develop population health data-driven initiatives showcasing the clinical effectiveness of Sema4's products for patients and healthcare systems.
- Authored health economic studies illustrating the advantages of newborn whole-genome sequencing (WGS) in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU).
- Contributed to constructing Centrellis Women's Health platform, an AI-driven tool integrating genomic and clinical data from electronic health records to identify cancer risk patterns and enhance patient care.
Physician
CommuniCare Health Centers
01.2020 - 04.2021
- Provided comprehensive gynecological and obstetric care to high-risk underserved women in San Antonio, maintaining continuity of care throughout the Covid-19 pandemic
- Conducted various minor procedures and surgeries to ensure optimal medical outcomes for patients
Executive Medical Director
EverlyWell, Inc
01.2017 - 07.2019
- Led the inaugural collaboration with a Medicare Advantage plan to enhance hemoglobin A1c and FiT testing compliance among individuals over 65.
- Introduced the first genomics tests in partnership with Helix.
- Partnered with a major pharmaceutical company to offer cholesterol testing through at-home collection kits.
- Expanded the company's test platform from 3 to 33 tests available for consumer purchase.
- Developed patient interaction scripts for the customer care team and PWN partners.
- Overhauled website content and produced test result materials for customers.
- Oversaw relationships with external lab partners.
Private Practice Physician
Obstetrics & Gynecology of The Woodlands & Morton Gynecology San Antonio
01.2004 - 03.2019
- Delivered comprehensive obstetric and gynecological care to women of all ages, starting from 2 years old.
- Performed 2000+ minor and 1000+ major pelvic surgical procedures, facilitated the delivery of over 800 babies.
- Held roles as Chair and Vice Chair of the Department, overseeing the Morbidity and Mortality Review Committee.
- Engaged in community health education initiatives.
Chief Medical Officer
Aspira Women's Health
07.2016 - 03.2018
- Managed successful acceptance of a 522 FDA study for the company's second product launch, while creating a research pipeline for commercial reimbursement.
- Directed commercial strategy towards OB/Gyn providers, resulting in expanded market presence.
- Led expansion of commercial sales and medical affairs teams, and developed customer-facing clinical content.
- Actively contributed to fundraising initiatives.
KOL and Thought Leader
Myriad Genetics
01.2006 - 12.2016
- Represented the company at 500+ events, including educational series at ACOG.
- Conducted training sessions for numerous OB/Gyn physicians on the integration of hereditary cancer screening into routine care exams.
- Developed clinical use cases for sales team and provided training on effective presentation techniques.
- Reviewed and improved patient-facing content for the organization.
Education
Internship/Residency - Obstetrics And Gynecology
NYU Downtown Hospital
New York, NYMD - Medicine
UCONN School of Medicine
Farmington, CTPost Bac - Human Biology
UCONN
Storrs, CTAdvanced BA - Cum Laude
Occidental College
Los Angeles, CASkills
- Product innovation
- Analytical problem-solving
- Healthcare services expertise
- Business growth strategy
- Business strategy development
- Engaging presentation skills
- Client interaction strategies
- Clinical research methodology
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Chief Medical Officer
PinkDx
11.2024 - 09.2025
Chief Medical Officer
Genece Health
03.2024 - 11.2024
Faculty - Volunteer
MIT Catalyst
01.2024 - Current
Medical Consultant
Exai Bio
05.2023 - 03.2024
Medical Science Liaison Consultant
Delphi Diagnostics
03.2023 - 03.2024
Medical Affairs Advisor
Droplet Biosciences
10.2021 - Current
Physician
CommuniCare Health Centers
01.2020 - 04.2021
Head of Medical Affairs, Women's Health
Sema4 (now GeneDx)
06.2019 - 11.2022
Executive Medical Director
EverlyWell, Inc
01.2017 - 07.2019
Chief Medical Officer
Aspira Women's Health
07.2016 - 03.2018
Founder
Marra S Francis Consulting, LLC
12.2013 - Current
KOL and Thought Leader
Myriad Genetics
01.2006 - 12.2016
Private Practice Physician
Obstetrics & Gynecology of The Woodlands & Morton Gynecology San Antonio
01.2004 - 03.2019
Internship/Residency - Obstetrics And Gynecology
NYU Downtown Hospital
MD - Medicine
UCONN School of Medicine
Post Bac - Human Biology
UCONN
Advanced BA - Cum Laude
Occidental College