Vice President, Pathology and Clinical Development Services

PathAI; United States; Remote; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to transforming pathology with AI. As a Senior Vice President, you will lead critical lab operations, manage a talented team, and drive innovations that enhance patient outcomes. This role combines leadership with hands-on involvement in clinical development services, ensuring compliance and excellence in pathology practices. If you are passionate about making a significant impact in healthcare and thrive in a collaborative environment, this opportunity is for you. Be part of a mission-driven team committed to advancing medical technology and improving patient care.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in pathology with leadership roles.
• M.D. with American Board of Pathology certification required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee lab operations and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Lead and develop pathology teams, ensuring quality services.

Skills

Pathology Practice

Leadership

Communication Skills

Digital Pathology

Biomarkers Knowledge

Education

M.D. in Pathology

Job description

Who We Are

PathAI is on a mission to improve patient outcomes with AI-powered pathology. We are transforming traditional pathology methods into powerful, new technologies. These innovations in pathology can help accelerate drug development, improve confidence in the accuracy of diagnosis, and get life-saving therapies to patients more quickly. At PathAI, you'll work with a diverse and talented team of people, who are dedicated to solving complex problems and making a huge impact.

Where You Fit

This SVP level role consists of three primary areas of responsibility: CAP/CLIA Lab Medical Director, Leadership of Pathology Function, Clinical Development Services, and Support of Business Development. These areas of responsibility are described in greater detail below.

What You’ll Do

CAP/CLIA Lab Medical Director

• Develop and maintain an effective working relationship with laboratory management.
• Actively participate in lab operations meetings.
• Assist in setting goals, objectives, policies and procedures for the lab.
• Ensure that the laboratory monitors and evaluates the quality and appropriateness of services rendered within the context of the laboratory quality assurance program.
• Ensure that pathology laboratory complies with all current accreditation and regulatory agencies such as CAP, CLIA, FDA, etc.
• Ensure that the laboratory maintains a constant state of inspection readiness and is prepared for unannounced inspections by accrediting agencies.
• Advise in the acquisition of capital equipment.
• Assist in the interpretation and correlation of laboratory data for patient management.
• Assess requests for new technologies, assays, or equipment for their clinical utility, cost, and workflow.

Medical Staff Management

• Coach, lead, and develop direct reports. Manage hiring, staffing, training, performance, and terminations.
• Serve as a liaison between the medical staff and lab operations.
• Ensure sufficient qualified personnel with documented training to meet workload demands.
• Interview candidates for management and supervisory positions.
• Measure and manage key performance metrics to drive operational effectiveness.
• Ensure Pathologists have sufficient experience and expertise to lead their sections.
• Support medical staff as an integrated team demonstrating leadership and team qualities.
• Establish short and long-term goals and allocate resources accordingly.
• Provide cost-effective administration of all laboratory services.
• Provide educational direction for medical and laboratory staff.
• Communicate effectively with accrediting, licensing, and regulatory bodies.
• Meet with clients, potential clients, and attend conferences on behalf of PathAI Dx as needed.

Pathology

• Oversee PathAI’s pathology functions including support for clinical trials, product development, and translational science.
• Support end-to-end trial work.

Clinical Development Services

• Oversee PathAI’s clinical development services, including clinical operations and biopharma wet lab capabilities.
• Collaborate with VP of Product and Biopharma strategy leaders to generate insights, market mapping, pricing, positioning, and collateral for biomarker laboratory products.
• Use expertise and market data to inform platform choices, validation strategies, and operational decisions to grow biopharma wet lab capabilities.
• Oversee operations of biopharma services laboratories.
• Interface with biopharmaceutical clients and support business development efforts.
• Support initiatives like CDx development, translational research, and digital biomarker services.
• Engage with pharmaceutical companies and CROs to include PathAI products in drug development.
• Partner with senior stakeholders across pharma to drive success using AI-powered pathology tools.
• Provide insights to support strategic and scientific value creation.
• Coordinate with marketing on initiatives and collateral.
• Develop compelling lab offerings for biopharma clients, including identifying necessary capabilities and partnerships.

What You Bring

• M.D. Pathologist with American Board of Pathology certification in anatomic pathology.
• 10 years of pathology practice experience across industry, academia, or private practice.
• Subspecialty training preferred, especially in dermatopathology, GI, GU, or GYN pathology.
• Experience managing and leading pathology teams.
• Strong familiarity with biomarkers and companion diagnostics, including PD-L1, HER2, etc.
• Knowledge of digital and AI pathology trends and their application in drug development and diagnostics.
• Experience validating RUO assays and digital pathology applications as LDTs in compliance with CAP/CLIA.
• Proven record of accomplishments, such as publications or patents.
• Leadership skills aligned with PathAI’s mission and values.
• Ability to work in diverse environments and coordinate cross-functional teams.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to interpret professional journals, technical procedures, and regulations.

We Want To Hear From You

At PathAI, we value team players who are passionate and willing to contribute in any capacity. Even if your experience doesn’t match the job description exactly, we encourage you to apply. You might be exactly what we need.

PathAI is an equal opportunity employer committed to a workplace free of harassment and discrimination. Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and qualifications. We do not discriminate based on race, gender, religion, health, beliefs, age, family status, or any other protected class. We seek teammates who share this commitment.