Pathology Research Science Director

16 hours ago

Boston, Massachusetts, United States Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Full time
Job Title: Pathology Research Science Manager

Job Summary:

The Department of Pathology at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is seeking an experienced M.D. or Ph.D. scientist with technical expertise in diagnostic assay development and/or research pathology, as well as research administration, scientific writing, and project management.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Evaluate and establish strategy and goal setting for the department (including its Core lab) and drive implementation of the department strategic initiatives.
  • Partner with the department Research Operations Manager to implement strategic plans for operations, space, and equipment; identify laboratory instrument platforms in alignment with new strategic direction.
  • Work effectively in a cross-organization environment by collaborating with clinical investigators and industry partners to develop Pathology department support for projects requiring clinical research laboratory testing.
  • Execute responsibilities for day-to-day operations in the Pathology Department Core lab and play an active role in major decision-making with department leadership.
  • Play a key role in fundraising, visibility, and grant writing; provide scientific writing and editing for instrument and infrastructure grant applications, assay development proposals, educational training programs, and industry sponsored research agreements.
  • Develop and maintain project tracking systems, progress reporting, deliverable tracking, and reporting of variances and development of contingency plans to keep project milestones on track.
  • Prepare and present status reports to key stakeholders.
  • Assist with all aspects of new assay and new protocol development; may be asked to interpret complex data sets.
  • Serve as a scientifically knowledgeable resource for the Departmental Administrator, participating in faculty communications, talent recruitment, and event planning within the Dana-Farber Pathology department and across partnering clinical departments in the Harvard Medical School system.

Requirements:

  • Excellent judgement and demonstrated ability to prioritize complex and sometimes competing activities.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills, including outstanding scientific writing and editing skills and a demonstrated interest in this work.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead multiple projects including developing and meeting scope-defined deliverables and required key performance standards.
  • Must have an expert knowledge of and commitment to research ethics and the responsible conduct of research.
  • Competent in primary Microsoft Suite applications, for example, Word, Excel, and Outlook.
  • Experience with citations software, for example Endnote, and software for data and image analysis and illustrations is needed.
  • M.D. with specialty training in pathology and research experience, and/or a Ph.D. is required. (Clinical credentialing is not required)
  • 5 years experience with technical knowledge in pathology is required, including prior training in surgical/anatomic pathology or clinical pathology/laboratory medicine or research pathology.
  • Experience in an academic institution is preferred.
  • Experience migrating and scaling diagnostic assays from research settings to clinical or clinical-research settings is preferred.
  • Project management experience is required.
  • Supervisory experience is strongly preferred in a matrixed environment.

About Dana-Farber Cancer Institute:

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life-changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. We are united in our mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS, and related diseases. We strive to create an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment where we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all backgrounds, and design programs to promote public health particularly among high-risk and underserved populations.

We conduct groundbreaking research that advances treatment, we educate tomorrow's physician/researchers, and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

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