Director, Molecular Pathology, Translational Sciences, Translational Research.

Biomarker Strategy

Define and execute molecular and digital pathology-driven biomarker strategies.

Integration of Advanced Modalities

Lead adoption of molecular pathology and spatial technologies (to support translational research and broader BDR needs).

Digital & Computational Pathology

Drive implementation of whole-slide imaging, AI/ML-based image analysis, and integration of spatial biomarker analytics into decision-making.

Data Interpretation & Reporting

Provide expert interpretation of pathology data, ensuring robust correlation with clinical outcomes and mechanistic insights.

Cross-functional Leadership

Collaborate with Translational Medicine, Bioinformatics, and Clinical Development colleagues to implement candidate biomarkers into Translational Biomarker plans for RAS(ON) inhibitors in alignment with overarching clinical development strategies.

Responsibilities

Scientific Leadership & Execution

Perform and interpret multiplex spatial biomarker datasets to inform Translational hypotheses and clinical strategies.

Establish QC standards for data acquisition and analysis.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Partner within Research and Clinical teams to integrate spatial biomarker findings into translational plans.

Collaborate with Systems Biology and Information Sciences teams to enable visualization tools.

External Partnership Management

Serve as primary scientific liaison to CROs for spatial biomarker workflows; review deliverables, troubleshoot issues, and drive continuous improvement.

Capability Building

Document best practices and SOPs for spatial biomarker workflows; recommend platform upgrades and pilot evaluations.

Required Skills, Experience & Education

• 10+ years in digital pathology/spatial biology within pharma, biotech, or CRO settings.
• Deep knowledge of spatial biology (e.g. spatial transcriptomics, Visium, Xenium, GeoMx, MerFish, etc.); ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.
• Bias for action; delivers high-quality analyses under tight timelines.
• Collaboration & Influence: Builds strong relationships across functions and with external partners; communicates clearly and persuasively.
• Innovation & Continuous Improvement: Identifies opportunities to enhance workflows and adopt emerging technologies.

Preferred Skills

• Hands-on experience with spatial pathology workloads.
• Familiarity with AI/ML-assisted pathology workflows and spatial statistics.
• Proven ability to manage CRO relationships and deliver time-sensitive biomarker analyses.

Pay & Benefits

The base pay salary range for this full-time position for candidates working onsite at our headquarters in Redwood City, CA is $211,000 - $264,000 USD.

Our base pay salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Individual base pay salary is determined by multiple factors, including job-related skills, experience, market dynamics, and relevant education or training.