Who We Are
PathAI is on a mission to improve patient outcomes with AI-powered pathology. We are transforming traditional pathology methods into powerful, new technologies. These innovations in pathology can help accelerate drug development, improve confidence in the accuracy of diagnosis, and get life-saving therapies to patients more quickly. At PathAI, you'll work with a diverse and talented team of people, who are dedicated to solving complex problems and making a huge impact.
Where You Fit
This VP level role will lead PathAI's high growth clinical development services business.
What You’ll Do
- Oversee PathAI’s clinical development services organization including clinical operations and biopharma wet lab capabilities
- Support biopharma business development opportunities including clinical trial services, companion diagnostics development and translational research
- Support operational aspects of internal PathAI-sponsored clinical studies
- Work closely with the VP of Product and Biopharma business strategy leaders to generate customer insights, competitive intel, market mapping, pricing strategies market positioning, collateral, advertising, value studies, etc. specifically for our laboratory-based product offerings
- Use subject matter expertise and market data to inform the choice of laboratory platforms, fit for purpose validation strategies, in-sourcing vs outsourcing, data reporting, and other key requirements to grow biopharma wet lab capabilities
- Partner with senior executives and stakeholders across multiple biopharma organizations including Clinical Science, Clinical Development and Commercial to help drive the success of their programs with the use of AI-powered precision pathology tools.
- Provide biopharma insight to support strategic and scientific value creation across the biopharma division
- Lead the PathAI biopharma lab and clinical operations teams to develop a compelling central lab offering to biopharma customers
- Identification of necessary capabilities, offerings, partnerships etc. to successfully deliver on a portfolio of clinical trials and drive growth of the business. This includesmanagement of a strategic resource plan to ensure clinical operations and biopharma wet lab staffing matches business demand.
- Collaborate closely with key cross functional groups including quality, regulatory, pathology, legal, HR, finance and business development to deliver profitable growth and high customer satisfaction.
What You Bring
- 10+ years’ experience including leading clinical operations or pharma outsourcing business
- Growth orientation and client/patient-first mindset
- Familiarity with technical and medical utility aspects of precision medicine biomarkers and companion diagnostics (e.g. PD-L1, HER2/HER2-low, etc.).
- Familiarity with current and future trends in digital and AI pathology, including how DP/AI can be used in drug development and companion diagnostics.
- Experience validating Research Use Only (RUO) assays and digital pathology applications as Laboratory Developed Tests (LDTs) in compliance with CAP/CLIA guidelines and standards.
- Demonstrated leadership skills, leads and follows PathAI’s mission and values.
- Ability to regularly (approx monthly) visit the Memphis, TN laboratory
- Ability to work within a diverse environment and proven success coordinating cross-functional teams.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills including ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
We Want To Hear From You
At PathAI, we are looking for individuals who are team players, are willing to do the work no matter how big or small it may be, and who are passionate about everything they do. If this sounds like you, even if you may not match the job description to a tee, we encourage you to apply. You could be exactly what we're looking for.
PathAI is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace that is free of harassment and discrimination. We base our employment decisions on business needs, job requirements, and qualifications — that's all. We do not discriminate based on race, gender, religion, health, personal beliefs, age, family or parental status, or any other status. We don't tolerate any kind of discrimination or bias, and we are looking for teammates who feel the same way.