Senior Molecular Pathologist & Laboratory Director

Santé Consulting has recently been engaged to conduct a national search for the position of Senior Molecular Pathologist & Laboratory Director with experience in Molecular and Hematopathology. Our client is a highly recognized provider located in the RTP area in North Carolina. Position Summary: As a Senior Molecular Pathologist & Laboratory Director you will serve as a professional and a leader on the medical team. In addition to contributing to clinical case review and sign-out of broad next-generation sequencing (NGS) portfolio, you will lead the launch and continued growth of a high-impact, solid-tumor minimal residual disease (MRD) assay, having end-to-end responsibility for ensuring medical quality, regulatory compliance, and clinical excellence across the full test menu run in the laboratory. As the CLIA Laboratory Director, you will also provide expert oversight of all laboratory modalities, including both molecular diagnostics and flow cytometry. Let’s talk! Responsibilities: Interpret and sign out high-complexity molecular cases, including NGS, PCR, and MRD, ensuring accurate and timely diagnoses, as part of our busy molecular pathology service Medical leadership of MRD assay development, validation, interpretation, and integration into clinical workflows and reporting systems in the North Carolina laboratory Serve as CLIA Laboratory Director for the site, overseeing regulatory compliance, SOPs, personnel competency, and inspection readiness Oversee quality assurance, quality control, proficiency testing, and improvement initiatives across molecular and hematopathology testing Collaborate with supervisors, operations, and quality teams to ensure efficient, accurate, and compliant testing processes Act as a clinical liaison for internal teams and external clients, supporting case resolution and strengthening physician relationships Contribute to publications, presentations, and internal discussions on new technologies and diagnostic strategy Mentor pathologists, technologists, and staff, promoting a collaborative, high-performance culture aligned with company values Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Molecular Pathology Services or the VP Medical Services or senior leadership in support of medical or regulatory goals Thank you in advance. Jeremiah Jobe