Molecular Pathologist

Perthera, Inc.; Virginia; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Perthera, Inc. seeks a Molecular Pathologist to join as a consultant, bringing expertise in molecular diagnostics and a commitment to quality and innovation in personalized medicine.

The role involves leadership in regulatory and payer discussions, guiding the medical team, and expanding Perthera’s virtual Molecular Tumor Board through collaboration with a multidisciplinary oncology team.

You will collaborate with oncologists, researchers, and health systems to advance personalized cancer care.

Qualifications

• MD with active medical license and board certification in AP and/or CP.
• Experience interpreting next-generation sequencing in oncology.
• Strong knowledge of oncology, cancer immunotherapy, and clinical research.
• Excellent managerial and communication skills.
• Virginia medical license or eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership, medical expertise, and urgency in fulfilling the Company’s mission.
• External-facing senior medical expert in meetings with regulators, payors, providers, and stakeholders.
• Participate in The Perthera Report review, delivery, and sign-off.
• Support the growth of the medical team through input on required skills and candidate evaluation.
• Contribute to the definition of a Physician Engagement program and related surveys.
• Lead and expand a medical team for Perthera’s virtual Molecular Tumor Board.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team focused on answering key molecular questions.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Molecular diagnostics

Clinical research

Education

MD with medical license

Board-certified in AP or CP

Board cert/eligibility in Molecular Genetic Pathology

Tools

NGS interpretation

Job description

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Molecular Pathologist to join our dynamic team as a consultant. The ideal candidate will have expertise in molecular diagnostics, a strong commitment to quality and innovation, and a passion for advancing personalized medicine

Responsibilities

• Provide the clinical leadership, medical expertise, and urgency in fulfilling the Company’s mission to build a world-leading treatment decision support service for oncologists and the patients they serve
• External-facing senior medical expert of the Company in meetings with regulatory agencies, payors and providers, advocacy groups, cancer centers, and other key stakeholders
• Participate in The Perthera Report review, delivery, and sign-off
• Support the growth of the medical team through input on required skills and experience and the evaluation of candidates.
• Contribute to the definition of a Physician Engagement program. Define measurements, activities, and input to surveys
• Lead and expand a medical team of experts who will participate in Perthera’s virtual Molecular Tumor Board
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team focused on answering key molecular questions

Qualifications

• MD with a current medical license and board certified in Anatomic Pathology and/or Clinical Pathology, with board certification or eligibility in Molecular Genetic Pathology
• Clinical experience with next-generation sequencing interpretation
• Detailed knowledge and experience in oncology, cancer immunotherapy, medical immunology, and clinical research, preferred
• Excellent managerial, organizational, reporting, and communication skills
• Licensed to practice pathology in the Commonwealth of Virginia or eligible for licensure
• Proficient in molecular diagnostic techniques and interpretation

Requirements:

• Medical License issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia. The company shall cover license-related expenses and provide any paperwork-related assistance. The license application must be submitted to the Commonwealth of Virginia licensing board
• Must provide all personal and professional information/documentation required for payor credentialing and successfully pass the credentialing process. Valid, state-issued medical license in good standing