Head of Pathology

Waiv, formerly Owkin Dx; Paris; On-site; EUR 130,000 - 199,000; Part time

Job summary

Waiv is seeking a Lead Data Annotation expert to shape AI-driven pathology as part of a cross-disciplinary team in Paris or remotely. You will define annotation strategies, manage a network of pathologist annotators, and perform hands-on image annotation to translate morphological expertise into actionable model-ready insights.

The role emphasizes interpretability analyses, supporting publications, and presenting scientific evidence for models, while evaluating new R&D concepts for clinical

Qualifications

• MD with board-certified pathology and 5+ years of clinical practice.
• Experience or strong interest in digital/computational pathology.
• Proven track record of peer-reviewed publications (first or last author preferred).
• Comfortable engaging with industry partners and advisory boards.

Responsibilities

• Define annotation strategies and quality standards with data scientists.
• Manage a network of external pathologist annotators; own QC and calibration.
• Perform hands-on image annotation as needed.
• Translate morphological expertise into model-ready insights.
• Provide interpretability analysis to ensure model validity.
• Support publications, posters, and webinars with evidence on models.
• Evaluate new project concepts for clinical feasibility and scientific rigor.

Education

MD

Board-certified pathologist

Job description

Shape the science behind AI that is redefining how cancer is diagnosed and treated — as a hands-on expert at the crossroads of pathology and data science.

What You'll Do

Lead Data Annotation

• Define annotation strategies and quality standards in partnership with data scientists
• Manage a network of external pathologist annotators; own quality control and calibration
• Perform hands-on image annotation as needed
• Translate morphological expertise into model-ready insights
• Provide interpretability analysis to ensure model scientific validity
• Support publications, posters, and other external messaging (e.g. webinar) by generating and presenting scientific evidence on our models
• Evaluate new project concepts for clinical feasibility and scientific rigor; help define next R&D development strategy

Engage with Medical Community

• Serve as subject matter expert in pitches and project proposals to pharma companies and other external partners
• Represent the company at key congresses (USCAP, CAP, ASCO, ESMO, and equivalents); engage KOLs and advisory boards as needed

Practical Details

• Fractional commitment: 2 or 3 days/week
• Location: US or France (remote-friendly)
• Travel: Presence in the Paris office at least once per quarter. Company offsite once per year. Attend key oncology/pathology congresses.

Qualifications

Required

• MD; board-certified pathologist with 5+ years post-training clinical practice
• Prior experience with/strong interest in digital or computational pathology
• Track record of peer-reviewed publications (first or last author preferred)
• Comfortable engaging industry partners, KOLs, or advisory boards

Preferred

• Industry experience in diagnostics, pharma/biotech, Medical Affairs, or CRO
• Experience with diagnostic validation for regulatory approval (FDA and/or CE-IVD)
• Clinical trial or evidence program participation
• Membership in CAP, USCAP, or equivalent societies

Waiv is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, color, religion, national origin, protected veteran status or on the basis of disability.