Director, Molecular Pathology, Translational Sciences, Translational Research.

Scorpion Therapeutics; California (MO); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics in the United States seeks a Director, Molecular Pathology to lead spatial biomarker strategies within Translational Sciences for oncology RAS(ON) inhibitors. You will define molecular and spatial workflows and oversee cross-functional collaboration with Translational Medicine, Bioinformatics, and Clinical teams.

The role requires a PhD/MD in Cancer Biology or related field with 10+ years in digital pathology and spatial biology, plus hands-on experience in spatial

Qualifications

• PhD/MD in Cancer Biology or related field.
• 10+ years in digital pathology/spatial biology.
• Deep expertise in spatial transcriptomics and advanced imaging technologies.
• Proven ability to translate data into insights.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.
• Bias for action.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute molecular and spatial pathology workflows.
• Integrate advanced modalities like spatial transcriptomics and AI/ML imaging.
• Interpret complex pathology data.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Translational Medicine, Bioinformatics, and Clinical teams.
• Manage external CRO partnerships and develop best practices for spatial biomarker analysis.

Skills

Digital pathology

Spatial biology

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Bias for action

Education

PhD/MD in Cancer Biology or related field

Tools

Spatial transcriptomics

Advanced imaging technologies

AI/ML imaging

Job description

Role

Director, Molecular Pathology leading spatial biomarker strategies within Translational Sciences for oncology RAS(ON) inhibitors.

Responsibilities

• define and execute molecular and spatial pathology workflows
• integrate advanced modalities like spatial transcriptomics and AI/ML imaging
• interpret complex pathology data
• collaborate cross-functionally with Translational Medicine, Bioinformatics, and Clinical teams
• Manage external CRO partnerships and develop best practices for spatial biomarker analysis

Requirements

• PhD/MD in Cancer Biology or related field
• 10+ years in digital pathology/spatial biology
• deep expertise in spatial transcriptomics and advanced imaging technologies
• proven ability to translate data into insights
• strong collaboration and communication skills
• bias for action

Preferred

• hands-on experience with spatial pathology workflows
• familiarity with AI/ML-assisted analysis
• CRO management

High-Value

focus on oncology, RAS pathway, spatial and digital pathology, biomarker development, and integration into clinical strategies in a late-stage clinical setting.

WorkSetup

not specified.