Director of pathology

Director of Pathology
Location: Hessen

About the Company:

A global market leader in biospecimen solutions and laboratory services, this organization offers an extensive range of products and services to support drug discovery and development. With a network of laboratories and offices across the United States and internationally, they are committed to advancing scientific research and improving healthcare outcomes. Their mission is to accelerate the discovery and development of new therapies and diagnostics by providing the highest quality biospecimens, in vitro preclinical products, and cell and gene therapy starting materials, coupled with specialty lab services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead an international team of pathologists

• Maintain and expand the organization’s network within the global pathology community

• Act as a Medical Director for the site in Kassel, Germany

• Optimize pathology-related processes

• Guide and assist teams in assay development and validation, including semi-quantitative and quantitative assays

• Support and consult project management, business development teams, and clients

• Evaluate clinical trial specimens

• Train external pathologists on the interpretation and scoring of novel biomarkers within post-approval services

• Prepare publications and posters in collaboration with customers

Position Qualifications (Education, Skills, Experience):

• 100% on-site role

• Board certification (German board certification preferred)

• Additional training in Cytology

• Experience in hematopathology and/or genomics is a plus

• Expertise in predictive biomarkers with a focus on oncology and immunology

• Proficient in IHC, mIF, FISH, and RNA in situ hybridization to support assay development and serve as an experienced reader and consultant for clinical trials

• Experience with digital imaging applications and evaluation of biomarkers using digital image analysis software

• Excellent English communication skills

• Strong team player

• Willingness to work in a GCLP environment

Compensation and Benefits:

This organization is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices and strives to offer employees total compensation packages that are competitive within the market. The exact base pay offered for this role will depend on various factors, including but not limited to the candidate's qualifications, skills, and experience.