Senior Principal Scientist, Senior Director, Laboratory Lead, Molecular Pathology

What you'll do

• Lead the strategic development, validation, and clinical deployment of tissue-based biomarker assays.
• Establish fit-for-purpose assay strategies aligned with specific clinical programs and research questions.
• Provide technical guidance on experiment design, tissue acquisition, and handling for early and late-stage programs.
• Manage daily laboratory operations including capacity planning, budget management, and equipment lifecycle oversight.
• Ensure all laboratory activities comply with GxP, CAP, and CLIA regulatory requirements.
• Oversee external tissue assay vendors through selection, qualification, and performance monitoring.
• Mentor and develop a high-performing team of scientists in an inclusive environment.
• Communicate complex scientific data through study reports, publications, and conference presentations.

What we're looking for

• Master’s degree, Ph.D., M.D., or international equivalent professional degree in a life sciences discipline.
• 12+ years of experience with a Master’s degree or 10+ years with a Ph.D. or M.D.
• At least three years of direct people management or laboratory leadership experience.
• Proven ability to lead laboratory operations, manage resources and budgets, and deliver high-quality results on time.
• Strong working knowledge of bioanalytical development and clinical laboratory quality systems, including GxP, CAP, and CLIA requirements.
• Experience leading a histology, translational research, or clinical biomarker laboratory (preferred).
• Histotechnology certification (HT or HTL), or equivalent formal histotechnology training (preferred).
• Expertise in digital pathology, including the development of image-analysis algorithms or models (preferred).