Pathologist

Roche Holding AG; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 174,000 - 323,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation benefits

Annual bonus potential

Benefits package

Job summary

Roche Holding AG in Tucson, AZ is seeking an experienced pathologist to support assay development, FDA submissions, and clinical trials. You will work with IHC, ISH, and multiplex assays on digital slides, collaborating with scientists and regulatory experts to move products from development to clinic.

The role requires MD or DO with US board certification in Anatomic Pathology, residency training in pathology, and experience with PD-L1/HER2/Ki-67 IHC.

Qualifications

• MD/DO with US board certification in Anatomic Pathology or board-eligible.
• Residency-trained in anatomic pathology with surgical pathology expertise.
• Experience evaluating complex IHC assays (PD-L1, HER2, Ki-67).

Responsibilities

• Provide crucial pathology and slide reading support for assay development, FDA submissions, clinical trials, and pharma clients.
• Support development of primary antibodies, detection systems, probes, and special stains.
• Advise on future pathology and medical needs to stay ahead in the field.
• Serve as medical representative on project core teams for pathology-related aspects.
• Drive continuous improvement in work processes to enhance efficiency.

Skills

Anatomic Pathology

Surgical Pathology

IHC/ISH

Digital slides

Education

MD/DO with US Board Certification in Anatomic Pathology

Arizona medical license (active or pending)

Job description

At Roche you can show up as yourself, embraced for the unique qualities you bring. Our culture encourages personal expression, open dialogue, and genuine connections, where you are valued, accepted and respected for who you are, allowing you to thrive both personally and professionally. This is how we aim to prevent, stop and cure diseases and ensure everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Join Roche, where every voice matters.

The Position

A healthier future. It’s what drives us to innovate. To continuously advance science and ensure everyone has access to the healthcare they need today and for generations to come. Creating a world where we all have more time with the people we love. That’s what makes us Roche.

Roche is the world’s #1 provider of companion diagnostics and offers unrivaled experience in developing and commercializing predictive tests that enable personalized treatment strategies for cancer patients. We offer unique opportunities for pathologists interested in playing a role in the development and implementation of new assays critical to our goal of providing more patient access to innovative new therapies.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to work with leading-edge technologies, such as immunohistochemistry (IHC), multiplex assays, messenger RNA in situ hybridization (mRNA ISH), digital pathology, and more.

Opportunity

• Clinical & Client Support: Provide crucial pathology and slide reading support for assay development, FDA submissions, clinical trials, and esteemed Pharma clients, collaborating seamlessly with both internal and external development teams.
• R&D Innovation: Stay at the forefront of research and development activities by supporting the development of primary antibodies, detection systems, probes, and special stains.
• Strategic Advisory: Utilize your expertise to advise on future pathology and medical needs, ensuring that we stay ahead of the curve in our industry.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Serve as the medical representative on project core teams and contribute to pathology-related aspects of specific development projects.
• Operational Excellence: Drive continuous improvement in work processes, making a direct impact on the efficiency and effectiveness of our operations.

Who You Are:

• You have an M.D. or D.O. with U.S. Board Certification in Anatomic Pathology or are board eligible and have active or can obtain an active Arizona medical license.
• You are residency-trained in anatomic pathology with expertise in surgical pathology and a proven ability to assess histopathology, IHC, ISH, and multiplex assays.
• You are experienced in evaluating complex immunohistochemistry assays such as PD-L1, HER2, and Ki‑67.
• You are passionate about companion diagnostics (CDx) and oncology, the "right drug, right patient, right time" philosophy.
• You are comfortable reading digital whole slide images and IHC stained slides, as well as utilizing automated algorithms.
• You thrive in a fast‑paced, cross‑functional environment, working alongside scientists, engineers, and regulatory experts to drive products from development to clinical trial success.

Preferred Qualifications

• You are fellowship trained with at least 1 year of experience in clinical practice or the biotechnology/pharma industry.

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of Tucson, AZ is 174,00-323,100. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance.

This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed at the link provided below.

Relocation benefits are available for this posting.

Who we are

A healthier future drives us to innovate. Together, more than 100,000 employees across the globe are dedicated to advance science, ensuring everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Our efforts result in more than 26 million people treated with our medicines and over 30 billion tests conducted using our diagnostics products. We empower each other to explore new possibilities, foster creativity, and keep our ambitions high, so we can deliver life‑changing healthcare solutions that make a global impact.

Let’s build a healthier future, together.

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