Medical Director, Lab & Pathology - Onsite Leader

Veracyte, Inc.; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 300,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Veracyte, Inc. in South San Francisco, CA seeks a Medical Director, Laboratory and Pathology to oversee the lab's operations, quality, and regulatory compliance.

This on-site role carries a Tuesday–Saturday schedule and requires strong leadership across pathology and laboratory teams. The position demands board certification in Anatomic Pathology, fellowship in Molecular Pathology, California licensure, and extensive CAP/CLIA experience.

Qualifications

• MD/DO/ DPM with medical licensure in California.
• Board certification in Anatomic Pathology is required.
• Fellowship in Molecular Pathology is required.
• NY Certificate of Qualification in Oncology markers is required.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee laboratory operations to provide high-quality, accurate, and timely diagnostic services.
• Provide medical and scientific oversight of histology workflows and staining procedures.
• Review H&E slides, assess tissue adequacy and specimen quality for testing.
• Provide consultation on diagnostic interpretation, tissue handling, and test utilization.
• Ensure compliance with CLIA, CAP, NY state, and other regulatory requirements.
• Participate in inspections and audits and address findings.
• Oversee testing systems across pre-, post-analytic phases and reporting.
• Maintain proficiency testing, quality control, and corrective actions.

Skills

Laboratory leadership

Mentoring staff

Regulatory compliance

Clinical judgment

Education

MD/DO/DPM

California licensed

Board certification in Anatomic Pathology

Fellowship in Molecular Pathology

NY Certificate of Qualification in Oncology, Molecular and Cellular Tumor Markers

Job description

Veracyte, Inc. in South San Francisco, CA seeks a Medical Director, Laboratory and Pathology to oversee the lab's operations, quality, and regulatory compliance.

This on-site role carries a Tuesday–Saturday schedule and requires strong leadership across pathology and laboratory teams. The position demands board certification in Anatomic Pathology, fellowship in Molecular Pathology, California licensure, and extensive CAP/CLIA experience.