Sr Medical Director, Clinical Pathologist at LabCorp · Shanghai

Sr Medical Director, Clinical Pathologist - LabCorp Biopharma Laboratory Services

Labcorp is seeking a Senior Medical Director, Clinical Pathologist to join our team at Labcorp in Shanghai, China.

For this Shanghai-based leadership position, the Sr. Medical Director/Clinical Pathologist is required to drive quality and delivery of Medical Affairs services to both internal and external customers in the APAC region and global sites. The successful candidate will support the growing volume of new assay validations across the APAC region, with responsibility for reviewing and approving method validation data and reports, particularly in the areas of immunology and genomics biomarkers. Prior experience in Cell & Gene therapy will be considered a strong asset.

The Sr. Medical Director/Clinical Pathologist in Medical Affairs provides medical consultative and interpretive support to LabCorp Central Laboratory Services and its internal and external customers. The Sr. Medical Director/Clinical Pathologist is responsible for medical decision-making and consultation related to laboratory services and pharmaceutical clinical trials. Additional responsibilities include consulting with Quality Assurance, Safety Committee, Investigator Site Support, Project Management, Sponsors, and Investigators.

I. Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist with the laboratory, medical, or other company functions that require a pathologist, including analyses of and responses to medical or pathology/laboratory/clinical trials inquiries by customers.

• Provide medical support and direction to the Laboratory Operations leaders, especially in the absence of the Senior Director, Medical Affairs.

• Consult with Quality Assurance to ensure compliance with applicable local, state, federal, and international regulations governing clinical reference laboratories, transport of clinical specimens, and pharmaceutical drug clinical trials.

• Serve as site CAP Certificate Holder, if necessary, and maintain CAP and ISO laboratory accreditation requirements

• Assist in interfacing with Sponsors and/or Regulatory authorities as needed.

• Assist in the scientific professional growth of laboratory employees.

• Collaborate with others in the organization in the creation and approval of reference ranges and appropriate test/method selection for a given clinical indication.

• Review abnormal peripheral blood smears and other laboratory testing, as assigned.

• Advise in the development and approval of the technical database, the proprietary clinical trials database, and laboratory information systems.

• Participate in the review and/or approval of new test or service feasibilities.

• Participate in business development visits to current and potential clients, as required.

• Make presentations and represent the company at professional meetings and with prospective and existing clients, as required.

• As needed or requested, participate in investigator meetings or client visits to provide medical and laboratory support required for the success of a pharmaceutical drug clinical trial and submission of laboratory data to the FDA and other regulatory authorities.

• Pursue continuing or medical education in order to remain current in technology advances in the areas of laboratory medicine and clinical trials.

Minimum Qualifications:

• This physician executive position requires a Doctor of Medicine degree or equivalent with eligibility for full local licensure.

• Training and local board eligibility or equivalent requirements for certification in clinical pathology.

• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate comfortably with individuals at all levels from a multitude of educational, scientific, professional and national or international backgrounds.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Additional training or certification / eligibility in recognized fields related to clinical trials testing performed at LabCorp.

• Language Skills In English as required and Command of one or more other languages (Chinese or Japanese) is a plus.

Additional Job Standards:

• Experience that satisfies personnel requirements and/or other applicable regulations to perform the duties of a clinical pathologist / laboratory medicine.

• Knowledge of clinical laboratory systems (testing, operations, finances, and information).

• Must have laboratory management training or experience and demonstrate financial awareness.

Preferred:

• Experience with immunology, genomics biomarkers and cell and gene therapy is a plus.

• Global and industry related experience.

At Labcorp we have a passion for helping people live happy and healthy lives. Every day we provide vital information that helps our clients and patients understand their health. If you are passionate about helping people and have a drive for service, then Labcorp could be a great next career step!

Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:

Labcorp strives for inclusion and belonging in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. We make employment decisions based on the needs of our business and the qualifications and merit of the individual. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), family or parental status, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, personal appearance, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. Additionally, all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law.

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