Pathologist and Associate Medical Director

Job description

About The Job

The Pathologist and Associate Medical Director is involved in all aspects of delivering FMI’s clinical laboratory testing services and serves as an internal subject matter expert, applying medical knowledge to advise decision makers in support of FMI’s mission to transform cancer care. The Pathologist is responsible for review of patient samples, review of results generated from genomic profiling and other methodologies, and approval of reports. As an Associate Medical Director, the Pathologist develops, reviews, and approves policies and procedures to ensure consistent, timely, and accurate clinical testing strategies. The incumbent also serves as an ambassador for comprehensive genomic profiling through education and research efforts within and external to FMI.

This is a regulated position and additional information may be available from QA on the qualifications for this role pertaining to regulatory guidelines.

Key Responsibilities

For clinical and biopharma testing performed at FMI: Review patient specimens and accompanying documentation prior to testing in collaboration with other applicable stakeholders

Review test results and approve reports

As appropriate for the role, testing may include FoundationOne CDx, FoundationOne Heme, FoundationOne RNA, FoundationOne LiquidCDx, and/or PD‑L1 IHC assays, among others

Function as an Associate Medical Director for the laboratory operations to ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines and promote audit readiness

Interface directly with clients to support patient care

Support Quality Assurance, Compliance, and Regulatory activities

Provide subject matter expertise on established specialty areas

Other duties as assigned

Comply with FMI's attendance policies

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

Doctor of Medicine Degree

Medical Licensure in the state of primary clinical laboratory affiliation

Formal pathology training

American Board of Pathology – Anatomic Pathology Certification

2+ years of experience in diagnostic pathology, biomedical research, or biotechnology after completion of clinical training

Understanding of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and the importance of patient data privacy

Preferred Qualifications

American Board of Pathology – Molecular Genetic Pathology Certification

American Board of Pathology – Clinical Pathology Certification

Subspecialty training and/or expertise in cancer biology, genomics or clinical trials

Strong history of achievement demonstrated by leadership activities, publications, presentations or other activities

Collaboration skills and the ability to effectively communicate (written and oral) with internal and external team members on project activities

Process‑oriented, flexible mindset and approach to creative problem solving

Demonstrated history of cross‑functional leadership and/or participation in cross‑functional teams

Demonstrated ability to meeting deadlines

Ability to work well under pressure while maintaining a professional demeanor

Ability to self‑organize and operate effectively without day‑to‑day oversight, while staying tightly connected to key leaders and teams across the collaborations

Ability to work in a laboratory environment in the presence of chemicals and reagents

Understanding of HIPAA and the importance of patient data privacy

Commitment to reflect FMI’s values: Integrity, Courage, and Passion

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of Boston, MA is $243,500 - $304,500 per year. The salary range is commensurate with Foundation Medicines compensation practice and considers factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, external market conditions, criticality of role, and internal equity. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and company performance. This position also qualifies for Foundation Medicine's benefits.

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Worksite address

boston, MA, 02298, US

Who can apply

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