Clinical Laboratory Director & VP, Translational & Computational Pathology
Position Overview
Sonder Research X is seeking an accomplished physician leader to serve as Clinical Laboratory Director & Vice President, Translational and Computational Pathology. This individual will provide clinical, scientific, and operational leadership for the Company's pathology, companion diagnostics, and translational biomarker programs while serving as the designated Clinical Laboratory Director under CLIA and CAP regulations.
Primary Responsibilities
Provide clinical and scientific oversight for pathology operations, histology workflows, tissue processing, and diagnostic testing activities.
Maintain a hands-on presence across pathology, assay development, validation, and translational research, providing both strategic leadership and direct scientific contributions as needed.
Lead laboratory accreditation, inspections, audits, and regulatory interactions.
Lead pathology strategy supporting biomarker discovery, translational research, and companion diagnostic development.
Direct the design, development, validation, and implementation of pathology-based assays, including immunohistochemistry (IHC) and multiplex tissue analysis workflows.
Contribute directly to the evaluation, development, validation, and implementation of new pathology and companion diagnostic capabilities as the organization scales. Partner with pharmaceutical sponsors on biomarker programs, companion diagnostic initiatives, and clinical trial support activities.
Serve as pathology subject matter expert for oncology-focused translational research programs.
Provide strategic leadership for the implementation and adoption of the existing digital pathology team.
Partner closely with software engineering, AI/ML, and data science teams to evaluate, validate, deploy, and continuously improve computational pathology tools and image analysis workflows.
Support existing digital pathology technologies, whole-slide imaging platforms, and quantitative tissue analysis systems.
Establish scientific and clinical standards for computational pathology applications supporting diagnostic and translational programs.
Serve as a key scientific leader across pathology, biomarker, and companion diagnostic initiatives.
Lead by example through active scientific engagement, cross-functional collaboration, and direct contribution to high-priority initiatives across pathology, translational research, and companion diagnostic programs.
Build relationships with academic, pharmaceutical, and industry partners.
Contribute to publications, presentations, and scientific communications that advance the Company's leadership position within oncology diagnostics and computational pathology.
Required Qualifications
MD or DO from an accredited institution.
Board Certification in Anatomic Pathology and Clinical Pathology (AP/CP).
Eligible to serve as Clinical Laboratory Director under CLIA regulations.
Current unrestricted medical license in New Jersey or ability to obtain New Jersey licensure within six (6) months of hire.
Minimum 5 years of leadership experience within a high-complexity clinical laboratory, pathology laboratory, diagnostics company, pharmaceutical organization, academic medical center, or CRO.
Demonstrated experience in pathology assay development, validation, and laboratory operations.
Experience supporting pharmaceutical-sponsored research, clinical trials, companion diagnostics, or translational medicine programs.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in translational oncology and biomarker development.
Companion diagnostics (CDx) experience.
Immunohistochemistry (IHC) assay development and validation experience.
Digital pathology implementation experience.
Experience supporting pharmaceutical co-development programs.
Strong publication and scientific presentation record.
Highly Desirable
Computational pathology experience.
AI-assisted pathology workflow experience.
Whole-slide imaging (WSI) implementation experience.
Experience evaluating or validating AI/ML-enabled pathology applications.
Spatial biology and multiplex tissue analysis experience.
Location & Relocation Assistance
This onsite position is based in North Brunswick, New Jersey. Candidates located outside of New Jersey are encouraged to apply. New Jersey medical licensure is not required at the time of application. Candidates must be eligible to obtain New Jersey licensure within six months of hire. Relocation assistance is available for highly qualified candidates.