Senior Director, Computational Pathology & Lab Medicine

Jobtailor; California (MO); On-site; USD 250,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in the United States seeks an experienced medical professional to provide clinical leadership for computational pathology laboratory services and products. You will oversee Anatomic and Molecular Pathology operations and perform signouts for complex cases.

You will help define strategy for service development, co-lead product initiatives with Technology and Product teams, and guide regulatory submissions while advancing AI/ML validation and next-generation sequencing readiness.

Qualifications

• Must be a Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathy licensed to practice medicine or osteopathy in California; OR meet an alternative listed laboratory-director qualification
• ABP or AOBP certification, or equivalent qualifications; or residency/directing experience
• Experience with whole-slide imaging platforms, image analysis software, or AI/ML validation
• Track record of peer-reviewed publications or conference presentations in pathology/computational pathology
• Experience with regulatory submissions (510(k), PMA, LDT validation) and NGS/liquid biopsy familiarity
• Doctoral degree in relevant lab science and board certification or grandfathered director qualifications
• Meet 42 CFR 493.1443 and CAP checklist requirements
• Ability to oversee AI-enabled tools within policy/regulatory frameworks
• Background screening; ability to travel ~15%; adaptable hours

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership for delivery of computational pathology laboratory services and products
• Provide clinical oversight of Anatomic Pathology and Molecular Pathology laboratory operations
• Provide clinical signout and final diagnostic interpretation for molecular and/or anatomic pathology cases
• Define internal strategy for computational pathology service development
• Co-lead computational pathology product development with Technology and Product Development teams
• Provide clinical input on use cases, annotation strategy, validation study design, regulatory submissions, software workflows, and launch readiness
• Contribute to manuscripts and conference posters for computational pathology products
• Explore partnerships expanding computational and molecular pathology services
• Ensure testing systems provide quality services across pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic phases
• Act as temporary Laboratory Director in the Laboratory Director's absence
• Delegate technical, supervisory, clinical consultation, and testing responsibilities to qualified employees
• Perform administrative duties for laboratory leadership and testing personnel
• Ensure laboratory duties, onsite supervision, quality control, proficiency testing, personnel competency, safety, procedures, and regulatory requirements are fulfilled
• Review standard operating procedures biennially and oversee corrective actions for unacceptable performance
• Travel approximately 15% and adjust hours based on operational needs

Skills

Clinical Oversight

Diagnostic Interpretation

Computational Pathology Development

Quality Control

Regulatory Compliance

AI/ML Algorithm Validation

Laboratory Management

Image Analysis Software

Proficiency Testing

SOP Review

Education

Doctor Of Medicine

Doctor Of Osteopathy

American Board Of Pathology Certification

American Osteopathic Board Of Pathology Certification

Tools

Whole-Slide Imaging Platforms

Image Analysis Software

AI-Enabled Tools

Laboratory Information Systems

Validation Study Design

Job description

Jobtailor in the United States seeks an experienced medical professional to provide clinical leadership for computational pathology laboratory services and products. You will oversee Anatomic and Molecular Pathology operations and perform signouts for complex cases.

You will help define strategy for service development, co-lead product initiatives with Technology and Product teams, and guide regulatory submissions while advancing AI/ML validation and next-generation sequencing readiness.