Director of Pathology, Diagnostics

Job description

Title: Director of Pathology, Diagnostics Location: Paris, FR | London, UK | New York / Boston, US | Remote

• Lead Collaborate on the development of the global medical plan for digital pathology diagnostic patient identification solutions for Oncology products and partner with all relevant cross-functional stakeholders to execute the Diagnostics medical strategy

• Develop KOL advocacy and KOL engagement plans in laboratory segments. Lead Scientific Advisory boards and other diagnostics activities at scientific events including major Congresses and Forums

• Be the internal and external voice of our digital pathology products’ users

• Contribute to the development of strategies to maximize Owkin Digital Pathology Diagnostics Adoption Lead in the development of Medical Education for the global lab community (External KOLs, laboratories, and professional organizations composed primarily of pathologists and lab professionals) to support the adoption of digital pathology, and digital pathology AI-powered diagnostics

• Interact with professional laboratory societies and advocacy groups for coordination of activities around digital pathology diagnostics education and awareness

• Design and lead medical educational programs with the objective to establish Owkin diagnostics clinical utility in various HCP segments: oncologists, pathologists, and laboratory geneticists

• In collaboration with the data platform team, identify opportunities for the generation of Real World Data for Pathology diagnostic solutions

• Work with the diagnostics team to ensure product launch success and post launch customer satisfaction

Preferred experience

Essential for the role

• MD degree (preferred) or PhD from an accredited medical school

• Medical Affairs or Diagnostics experience in the biopharmaceutical industry (biotech, pharmaceutical or CRO) or academia that includes collaborations with integrated delivery networks, accountable care organizations, and/or payers

• Strong foundation in Life Sciences e.g. Molecular Biology, Pathology Experience with clinical companion diagnostic development

• Experience with stakeholder engagement and interactions (KEE, advocacy groups, payers)

• Familiarity with global regulatory organizations, guidelines, and practices

• Knowledge of Good Clinical Practices (GCP) and global regulations and guidelines

• Track record of success collaborating in matrixed cross-functional teams

• Understanding of the complexities in the various global markets, as it relates to the diagnostics test adoption journey.

Desirable for the role

• Accredited fellowship in Clinical Pathology (MD) or clinical post-doctoral fellowship (PhD)

• Membership in diagnostics professional societies

• Proven experience and knowledge partnering with patient and payer groups.

• Knowledge of pharmaceutical product development, product lifecycle, and commercialization processes, including but not limited to, clinical operations, commercial, regulatory, and medical affairs specifically related to companion diagnostics

• Experience of diagnostics commercialisation and launch working with national or local authorities and/or other organizations

• Skills: diagnostics

Recruitment process

Please attach a cover letter and a CV.