Associate Director, Diagnostics And Laboratory Science
AstraZeneca
Cambridge, United Kingdom
Competitive
Computational pathology expertise
Ai diagnostic validation experience
Cap/clia regulatory compliance knowledge
This role leads the scientific and technical integration of computational pathology and AI-enabled diagnostics into accredited laboratories to influence real clinical decisions
Job Summary
This role leads the scientific and technical integration of computational pathology and AI-enabled diagnostics into accredited laboratories to influence real clinical decisions.
The position requires defining analytical validation plans for AI algorithms to meet rigorous regulatory requirements such as CAP, CLIA, and SaMD standards.
Candidates will provide technical mentorship and matrix leadership with a focus on compliance, reproducibility, documentation excellence, and patient impact.
Matching Summary
This role leads the scientific and technical integration of computational pathology and AI-enabled diagnostics into accredited laboratories to influence real clinical decisions.
Salary
Competitive
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Computational Pathology expertise
AI diagnostic validation experience
CAP/CLIA regulatory compliance knowledge
Cross-functional project leadership
Analytical validation plan development
Nice-to-have
FDA/EMA regulatory interaction experience
Oncology precision medicine background
Spatial biology and multiplex technologies
MLOps and data engineering skills
External vendor collaboration track record
Key Requirements
Masters or PhD in relevant field
Board-certification in Anatomic Pathology preferred
Proven track record in AI diagnostic operationalization