Lead Molecular Pathology Lab Director

Guardant Health, Inc.; Palo Alto (CA); Hybrid; USD 218,000 - 299,000; Full time

Job summary

Guardant Health, Inc. in Redwood City, CA, is seeking a Laboratory and Medical Director, Molecular Pathologist, to provide clinical leadership for molecular pathology services across operations and regulatory environments, supporting product development and IVD initiatives.

The role requires California medical licensure or equivalent, board certification in pathology, and experience directing high-complexity testing; you will oversee testing quality, safety, and compliance while collaborating

Qualifications

• Must be a physician licensed to practice in California.
• Board certification in pathology required or equivalent.
• Experience directing high-complexity testing in a clinical laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership for molecular pathology services and products.
• Oversee pre-analytic, analytic and post-analytic phases to ensure quality.
• Ensure laboratory operations comply with applicable regulations and safety.
• Act as temporary Laboratory Director in the absence of the license holder.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Quality management

Regulatory compliance

Team collaboration

Education

MD/DO licensed in CA

Board-certified in Anatomic/Clinical Pathology

California medical license

Job description

Guardant Health, Inc. in Redwood City, CA, is seeking a Laboratory and Medical Director, Molecular Pathologist, to provide clinical leadership for molecular pathology services across operations and regulatory environments, supporting product development and IVD initiatives.

The role requires California medical licensure or equivalent, board certification in pathology, and experience directing high-complexity testing; you will oversee testing quality, safety, and compliance while collaborating