Sr Principal Scientist-Pathologist / Head of TS Digital Pathology Analytics

The Position

The Position

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The Opportunity

The Head of Translational Safety (TS) Digital Pathology Analytics provides the strategic vision, scientific and technical direction, and operational leadership for the Translational Safety Digital Pathology group. The successful Sr Principal Sci-Pathologist candidate will lead efforts focused on driving applications for digital pathology in the field of toxicologic pathology and predictive nonclinical safety evaluation, thereby contributing to the efficient, comprehensive, and integrated safety profiling of Genentech drug candidates from the Research stage through marketed products. This includes managing a team of AI/ML scientists to create and implement novel, state-of-the-art analytical and computational approaches aimed at improving the efficiency of pathology workflows and enhancing the acquisition and interpretation of high-quality quantitative morphologic data obtained from in vivo studies and in vitro methodologies. This position is also responsible for engaging and directing cross-functional digital pathology collaborations throughout the Genentech/Roche organization.

In this role, you will:

• Manage strategy and team to advance digital pathology efforts to achieve TS, gRED, and Roche-wide cross-functional goals
• Collaborate with project pathologists and toxicologists to align digital pathology goals with the evolving therapeutic portfolio
• Represent TS as a primary gRED digital pathology contact for fostering collaboration and coordination on decisions with global organization-wide impact and significance
• Influence the informatics and computational strategies across the global Roche organization and drive highly impactful initiatives internally and externally
• Budget and resource planning responsibility (horizon of 1 year), including the evaluation and application of emerging technologies (hardware and software)
• Manage 5-10 FTEs or contractors

Who you are

• D.V.M. and Ph.D. or equivalent curriculum. Diplomate in either the American or European College of Veterinary Pathology
• Expertise in the application of digital pathology, image analysis, machine learning, and/or computer vision to pathology and biology
• 10+ years of relevant drug development experience and at least 4 years of management experience
• Demonstrated outstanding leadership and effective management in scientific, technical, and/or operational areas, with the ability to lead toward organizational goals across functions
• Strong reputation as a manager and mentor
• Sustained record of impactful performance, strategic insight in advancing drug development

This role will be based in South San Francisco, and relocation benefits are available

The expected salary range for this position, based on the primary location of California, is $198,900 - $369,300. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance. This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed at the link provided below.

Benefits

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