Vice President, Global Pathology

Discovery Life Sciences

Vice President of Pathology leading global pathology function to drive harmonization and optimization of pathology processes. Supporting clients in biopharma and biotech with expertise in tissue biomarker services.

Posted 6/12/2026full-timeNewtown • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Global Leadership & Team Development
Lead, mentor, and scale a global team of pathologists across the US and Germany, fostering a high-performance, collaborative, and accountable culture
Establish consistent process harmonization practices, performance standards, and succession planning across regions
Drive talent development, including training, competency programs, and ongoing professional development
Scientific & Clinical Leadership
Serve as the senior pathology authority, providing expert guidance on complex diagnostic, biomarker, and study-related challenges
Maintain hands-on involvement in biomarker assay development, validation, and interpretation, including clinical trials and companion diagnostic studies
Act as Laboratory Director and/or Principal Investigator in accordance with applicable regulations
Global Quality, Compliance & Standardization
Own the scientific quality and consistency of all pathology deliverables globally
Lead development and oversight of SOPs, proficiency testing, and quality systems to ensure compliance with CAP, CLIA, GCLP, and other regulatory standards
Drive harmonization and standardization of pathology workflows, tools, and reporting practices across global sites
Client Engagement & Commercial Partnership
Serve as a senior scientific representative in client interactions, supporting business development, proposals, and strategic partnerships
Provide consultative expertise to clients on study design, biomarker strategy, and pathology interpretation
Collaborate with commercial teams to expand service offerings and drive growth within Tissue Biomarker Services

Requirements

What you’ll need

MD or PhD in Pathology, Human Medicine, or related field, with a board certification in anatomic pathology (cytology preferred)
Deep expertise in diagnostic pathology, particularly oncology and immune-related diseases, with experience across both exploratory and clinical applications
Strong experience in biomarker development and interpretation, including both descriptive and predictive biomarkers (e.g., HER2, PD-L1)
Proven experience with histopathology and multiplex assays (IHC, mIF), including assay development, validation, and clinical application
Familiarity with digital pathology, image analysis platforms, and automated image analysis tools
Working knowledge of molecular and genomic assays and their integration with pathology workflows (preferred)
Experience operating within regulated environments (CAP, CLIA, GCLP), including serving or supporting roles such as Laboratory Director or Principal Investigator
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional collaboration with operations, R&D, business development, and clients in a CRO or central lab setting
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to serve as a scientific leader in both internal and client-facing settings.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary and benefits package options, including a free dental, vision package, life insurance, and disability coverage which start on your first day of employment.
401(k) match program which starts on your first day of employment.
Time away from work (Generous vacation and paid time off, paid parental leave, paid family leave, etc.).
Professional development opportunities and reimbursement for relevant certifications and tuition.
Collaborative and inclusive work environment that values diversity.
Employee Referral Program and Colleague Recognition Program.
Team-building activities and social events.

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Hard Skills & Tools

diagnostic pathologybiomarker developmenthistopathologymultiplex assaysassay developmentclinical applicationmolecular assaysgenomic assaysimage analysisdigital pathology

Soft Skills

leadershipmentoringcollaborationcommunicationclient engagementstrategic partnershiptalent developmentprocess harmonizationperformance standardscross-functional collaboration

Certifications

MDPhDboard certification in anatomic pathology