Pathologist

We are seeking a Pathologist to join IQVIA Laboratories in Valencia, CA.

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Job Summary: Support the day-to-day operations of laboratories to deliver on sponsor requests and studies, including oversight of technical processes and procedures impacting pathology interpretations. Perform microscopic analyses of laboratory assays and monitor digitization of slides. Correlate clinical information with pathology findings. Release timely reports into LIMS for sponsor and/or clinical site action. Participate in or initiate internal and client-facing communications. Interact collegially with other pathologists, customers, vendors, and employees to achieve shared goals. Act as Principal Investigator on clinical trials and communicate with clients and colleagues on study progress. Monitor progress of studies under purview and inform senior staff of any problems or changes required to those studies. Work performed is in accordance with ICH E6 Guideline for Good Clinical Practice.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Review and score Immunohistochemistry and FISH slides.
• Establish new histopathology assays in the laboratory as part of a team.
• Provide pathologist input to discussions with clinical trial sponsors to ensure efficient and cost-effective delivery of clinical trial goals.
• Maintain professional qualifications and accreditations in line with relevant authorizing bodies and continuing professional development.
• Review routine histopathology slides daily to meet turnaround times for patient enrollment in clinical trials.
• Establish and provide morphological diagnosis on H & E stained slides for both oncological and general surgical pathology samples as per clinical trial requirements.
• Evaluate laboratory information and report results in accordance with regulatory protocols.
• Maintain medical laboratory equipment performance by establishing quality standards and developing operations, quality, and troubleshooting procedures.
  
  

What We Are Looking For

• Medical degree or foreign equivalent at the Licensed Physician level and certification in anatomic pathology.
• 7 - 10 years of prior relevant experience or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Preferred experience working in a reference lab, clinical research organization, and/or clinical trials.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Other equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be accepted in lieu of degree.
  
  

The Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Needed For This Role

• Proficient in routine histopathology testing, immunohistochemistry (IHC), cytogenetics (In-situ hybridization) testing procedures, and applicable laboratory testing regulations.
• Working knowledge of quality assurance and quality control principles and in-depth knowledge of company-specific program requirements.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers, and clients.
• Hematopathologist with Flow Cytometry experience is highly desirable.
  
  

What We Offer You

We put our employees at the center of everything we do and are committed to providing them, and their families, with benefits that meet their diverse and changing needs. We invest in integrated benefits programs and resources to take care of our employees’ physical, mental and emotional, financial and social well-being so they can thrive at home and at work, at any stage of their well-being journey.

To learn more about our benefits, visit https://jobs.iqvia.com/benefits.

If you’re looking to unleash your potential, join IQVIA Laboratories to help make the extraordinary possible!

IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all, including veterans and candidates with disabilities. https://jobs.iqvia.com/eoe

IQVIA’s ability to operate and provide certain services to customers and partners necessitates IQVIA and its employees meet specific requirements regarding COVID-19 vaccination status. https://jobs.iqvia.com/covid-19-vaccine-status

The potential base pay range for this role, when annualized, is $202,500.00 - $376,100.00. The actual base pay offered may vary based on a number of factors including job-related qualifications such as knowledge, skills, education, and experience; location; and/or schedule (full or part-time). Dependent on the position offered, incentive plans, bonuses, and/or other forms of compensation may be offered, in addition to a range of health and welfare and/or other benefits.