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Director of Anatomic and Molecular Pathology 

About the Organization Acutis (www.Acutis.com) is a specialized medical laboratory that complements its hard science with the soft skills of its support teams. This combination allows practitioners to diagnose and treat with greater confidence and with ease.








Acutis serves the medical community and related fields by providing rapid, reliable diagnostic insights that impact clinical decisions in:



-infectious disease



-clinical toxicology for substance use testing and medication monitoring



-oncology





We are a biomedical specialty laboratory that has no tolerance for error.




A company as thorough as it is principled: dedication to the advancement of medical testing, industry-leading turnaround time, and world-class service.





Every sample we take and every report we relay is prepared with this end in mind:


to provide our customers with the highest level of certainty possible.





With a service-first mindset, specialized laboratory capabilities, and the agility to adapt as next-generation therapies evolve, Acutis stands at the Service of Science.





Additionally, building on our platform of advanced science and technology, we have introduced to healthcare professionals to Acutis Reveal™, molecular tests for infectious diseases. These new tests offer physicians and clinicians a greater degree of certainty than any standard or traditional test can. These new products offer further evidence of Acutis' passion for innovative technologies and strategies.





Acutis conducts pioneering research for diagnostic services. We employ NGS, targeted PCR, LC-MS/MS, enhanced microbiology techniques and algorithm-based software to develop new diagnostic solutions.


 
EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.  
Description

We are seeking Director of Anatomic and Molecular Pathology (AP/MP) to lead the Pathology Department at Acutis. This position will report to the Chief Scientific Officer.

Duties Will Include the Following

  • Expand and lead the anatomic and molecular pathology department at Acutis.
  • Provide expert advice on biomarker selection, characterization and development for cancer screening and molecular profiling for clinical trials and standard patient care.
  • Contribute to the overall strategy and direction of oncology biomarkers including adapting and modifying objectives based on deep knowledge of the subject matter, feedback of team members, other stakeholders, and client considering current/future state scientific and business drivers.
  • Assess and monitor strategic position and marketplace presence of key competitors in anatomic pathology, cytology, immunohistochemistry (IHC) and in-situ hybridization (ISH) including circulating tumor cells (CTC) and flow cytometry and provide scientific input to market strategy and competitive positioning as appropriate.
  • Evaluate FFPE samples for its quality and quantity for downstream nucleic acid sequencing or PCR and perform macro- or microdissection for sections with low tumor content.
  • Evaluate standard and emerging technologies and platforms including digital pathology to aid in defining and implementing biomarkers for cancer screening, diagnosis, and monitoring.
  • Design assay validation or verification protocol, manage and oversee its execution, compile, analyze and interpret data, and draft assay validation report.
  • Draft a lab manual to assure proper sample collection, processing, transportation and storage.
  • Proactively establish capabilities in areas of unmet needs and assess analytical feasibility.
  • Establish and manage a network of part-time pathologists for additional support and expertise in AP/MP to expand the lab services in the technical component (TC), professional component (PC) and global slide reviews and reporting in oncology, urology, gastroenterology and other cancer specialties.
  • Interact with the CSO, R&D Head and other functions to ensure appropriate resources are established to direct assay development or assay transfer and its implementation for a new biomarker test.
  • Provide consultation and address client questions in real time.
  • Manage the budget and resources for the overall department.
  • Provide scientific input into defining value propositions for multiple audiences, including management, clients, and investigators.
  • Ability to train, coach and demonstrate to bench technologists.
 
Position Requirements

Education/Qualifications

  • MD/DO degree and ABP board-certified in AP/CP.
  • Certification in cytopathology and/or Molecular Genetic Pathology preferred.
  • Certified or qualified for certification by the NYS CLEP.

Experience

  • 7+ years of experience in anatomic and molecular pathology at a clinical laboratory or Pharma/Biotech.
  • 5+ years of experience in a CLIA-certified clinical laboratory setting analyzing, interpreting, and reporting IHC, ISH and/or clinical genetic/genomic data.
  • Adequate knowledge of CLIA, CAP and New York state rules and regulations.
  • Strong scientific background in the pathology field supported by publication record.
  • Self-organized and operate effectively without significant day-to-day oversight, while following the CSO high level instructions and staying tightly connected to key stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated experience in biomarker discovery and development and assay validation.
  • Strong interpersonal, organization, time-management, and communication skills.
  • People management experience is required.
  • Collaborative and teamwork skills.
 
Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time  

This position is currently not accepting applications.

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