Director, Translational Pathology

Overview

The Fountain Group is currently seeking a Director of Translational Pathology for a prominent client of ours. This position is 100% Remote
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• Pay rate $180.00 - $200.00 Per hour
• Design, build, and lead internal digital pathology capabilities, supporting data generation across the translational portfolio
• Develop and manage external partnerships, with a primary focus on digital and computational pathology
• Define and drive the translational pathology strategy for assigned assets, from preclinical through clinical stages
• Provide scientific leadership and expert guidance to Global Research & Development on translational pathology approaches, including evaluation of scientific rationale, clinical applicability, validation status, and technical/statistical considerations
• Ensure effective integration of translational pathology plans into broader program and clinical development strategies through close collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders
• Lead the creation and integration of pathology datasets with multi-omic analyses to support biomarker discovery and translational hypothesis testing

• MD or MD/PhD from an accredited institution
• Board certification in Anatomic Pathology (U.S. or equivalent international training accepted)
• 5+ years of postdoctoral and relevant industry experience in pathology-driven translational research
• Demonstrated leadership in human translational research and clinical trial support
• Hands-on experience with digital and/or computational pathology technologies
• Proven ability to define translational strategies grounded in disease biology and mechanism of action, aligned with clinical development goals
• Deep expertise in pathology-based and biomarker technologies, including:
  • Immunohistochemistry (monoplex and multiplex)
  • Digital pathology and spatial analyses
  • NGS, immunoassays, and proteomics
  • Assay development and validation

• Extensive experience developing innovative translational strategies spanning preclinical through late-stage clinical development
• Experience or working knowledge of companion diagnostics (CDx) development
• Prior experience supporting regulatory-facing translational or biomarker strategies
• Demonstrated success in building and scaling digital pathology platforms in an industry setting

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