Medical Director, Companion Diagnostics and Advanced Assays

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At Leica Biosystems, one of Danaher’s () 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact.

You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life.

At Leica Biosystems, we’re not just shaping the future of cancer diagnostics — we’re transforming lives. Our mission of “Advancing Cancer Diagnostics, Improving Lives” is the driving force behind everything we do. As a global leader with the most comprehensive portfolio spanning from biopsy to diagnosis, we empower clinicians with innovative, reliable solutions so they can give patients timely, accurate answers when they need them most.

When you join Leica Biosystems, you’re not just taking a job; you’re becoming part of a passionate team that knows every moment matters when it comes to cancer. You’ll help develop diagnostic solutions that turn anxiety into answers, and aid the acceleration of next-generation, life-changing therapies. Surrounded by a diverse and collaborative global community, you’ll be inspired each day to stretch, grow, and make an impact.

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The Medical Director, Companion Diagnostics and Advanced Assays for Leica Biosystems is responsible for providing medical and clinical leadership in the development of novel diagnostic and companion diagnostic assays and platforms to support precision medicine initiatives, positioning Leica Biosystems (LBS) as cutting-edge cancer diagnostics provider and pharma partner.

This position reports to the Senior Medical Director, Companion Diagnostics and is part of the MSA located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK and will be a hybrid on-site/remote role. At Leica Biosystems, our vision is to advance cancer diagnostics and improve lives.

You will serve as critical leader for the teams involved in the development of Advanced Assays, Companion Diagnostic and Pharmaceutical Partnerships, and you’ll be expected to provide pathology input to cross-functional teams and projects related to novel diagnostics. The role reports to the Senior Medical Director, Companion Diagnostics. If you thrive in a fast-paced, global role and want to work to build a world-class Diagnostics and Companion Diagnostics platform at LBS-read on.

• Partner cross-functionally to collect, evaluate and communicate key clinical, medical and scientific data. You will be the Subject Matter Expert to direct R&D projects, clinical studies, and regulatory submissions in support of diagnostic and companion diagnostic assays. You will be responsible for providing strategic insight to support new product development and innovation opportunities, prioritizing opportunities based on clinical value and strong medical understanding of pharma, physician and patient needs.
• Actively support pharma partnerships (companion diagnostics), clinical evidence generation partnerships, and strategic growth efforts through collaboration with internal teams and cultivation of relationships in pathology practice (academic and community) and pharma.
• Play an integral role in building LBS’s brand as a pharma partner and thought leader in advanced assays. Provide internal and external education and expertise to support product innovation and market adoption of best practices and new technologies in a variety of settings, including conferences, webinars, and site visits.
• Provide pathology…