Job Description: Clinical Laboratory Director & Vice President, Translational & Computational Pathology LOCATION: North Brunswick, New Jersey JOB TYPE: Full-Time SCHEDULE:• Monday - Friday• Standard Day Shift• No On-Call Responsibilities• No Weekend Requirements SETTING:• On-Site• Biotechnology & Oncology Diagnostics• Clinical Laboratory Environment• Translational Research & Companion Diagnostics• Digital & Computational Pathology IMPORTANT DETAILS:• Executive leadership role with Clinical Laboratory Director responsibilities• Opportunity to lead pathology, biomarker, and companion diagnostic programs• Focus on translational oncology, digital pathology, and AI-enabled diagnostics• Collaborate with pathology, AI/ML, engineering, and research teams• Ideal for candidates who enjoy both strategic leadership and hands-on scientific involvement SUMMARY:We are seeking an accomplished physician-scientist and executive leader to serve as Clinical Laboratory Director & Vice President, Translational & Computational Pathology. This role combines laboratory leadership, regulatory oversight, translational research, companion diagnostics, and computational pathology initiatives. The successful candidate will drive innovation in oncology diagnostics while leading laboratory operations and contributing to scientific strategy, product development, and industry partnerships. ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Clinical Laboratory Leadership• Serve as the designated Clinical Laboratory Director under applicable regulatory standards• Maintain oversight of laboratory quality systems, accreditation, inspections, and audits• Lead pathology operations, histology workflows, tissue processing, and diagnostic testing• Establish laboratory policies, procedures, and quality standards• Ensure continuous regulatory compliance and operational excellence Translational Pathology & Companion Diagnostics• Lead pathology strategy supporting biomarker discovery and translational research• Oversee development, validation, and implementation of pathology-based assays• Collaborate with pharmaceutical partners on companion diagnostic and biomarker programs• Support oncology-focused translational research initiatives• Expand pathology and companion diagnostic capabilities Digital & Computational Pathology• Lead digital pathology and computational pathology initiatives• Collaborate with AI/ML, engineering, and data science teams• Support whole-slide imaging, image analysis, and quantitative tissue analysis platforms• Establish standards for AI-enabled pathology applications Executive Leadership• Provide scientific leadership across pathology and diagnostic programs• Build relationships with industry partners, pharmaceutical organizations, and academic institutions• Support publications, presentations, and scientific communications• Drive cross-functional collaboration across research and development teams QUALIFICATIONS: Required• MD or DO from an accredited institution• Board Certification in Anatomic Pathology and Clinical Pathology (AP/CP)• Eligible to serve as a Clinical Laboratory Director under CLIA regulations• Active unrestricted medical license or ability to obtain state licensure• Minimum 5 years of leadership experience within a pathology laboratory, diagnostics company, pharmaceutical organization, academic medical center, or CRO• Experience in pathology assay development, validation, and laboratory operations• Experience supporting clinical trials, translational medicine, companion diagnostics, or pharmaceutical-sponsored research Preferred• Translational oncology and biomarker development experience• Companion Diagnostics (CDx) experience• Immunohistochemistry (IHC) assay development and validation expertise• Digital pathology implementation experience• Strong scientific publication and presentation record Highly Desired• Computational pathology experience• AI-assisted pathology workflows• Whole-slide imaging (WSI) implementation• Spatial biology and multiplex tissue analysis• Experience bringing diagnostic products or companion diagnostics to market BENEFITS:• Medical Insurance• Dental Insurance• Vision Insurance• 401(k) Retirement Plan• Generous Paid Time Off• Professional Development Support• Continuing Education Resources• Relocation Assistance Available
