Chief Scientific Officer (CSO) – Clinical Diagnostics & Assay Development

Job Title:  Chief Scientific Officer (CSO) – Clinical Diagnostics & Assay Development

Job Type:  Full-Time | On-Site

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced and visionary Chief Scientific Officer (CSO) to lead scientific strategy, technical operations, and laboratory leadership within a clinical diagnostics and research environment. The ideal candidate will oversee research, assay development, laboratory operations, regulatory compliance, and scientific innovation while managing a multidisciplinary scientific team.

Key Responsibilities

Scientific Leadership

• Develop and execute the organization's long-term

scientific strategy

• Identify emerging trends and opportunities in molecular diagnostics, genetics, and

laboratory medicine

Assay Development & Validation

• Lead the design, development, optimization, and validation of

Laboratory Developed Tests (LDTs)

• Oversee analytical and clinical validation studies for high-complexity testing

Laboratory Operations

• Direct and supervise

high-complexity clinical laboratory operations

• Manage laboratory personnel, workflows, and technical performance

Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure compliance with CLIA, state regulations, accreditation standards, and other applicable laboratory requirements

• Support laboratory inspections, audits, and quality management activities

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with executive leadership and clinical teams to align scientific capabilities with business and clinical objectives

Scientific Representation

• Represent the organization at scientific meetings, conferences, and

industry events

Required Qualifications

Education

• Ph.D. in Molecular Biology, Genetics, Biochemistry, or a related life sciences field (required)

Experience

• Minimum 2+ years of experience working in a clinical laboratory environment (required)

• Minimum 2+ years of experience directing or supervising a high-complexity testing laboratory (required)

• Experience with laboratory regulatory compliance and quality systems (required)

Technical Skills

• Strong expertise in molecular diagnostics and

assay development

• Experience with ELISA, enzyme chemistry, PCR, digital PCR, microarray technologies, and

multiplex testing platforms

• Knowledge of Laboratory Developed Tests (LDTs) and

clinical validation processes

Preferred Qualifications

• Board certification such as ABMGG, ABB, or equivalent

• Experience serving as or qualifying for a

High-Complexity Laboratory Director

Core Competencies

• Leadership and team development

• Strategic thinking and innovation

• Problem-solving and analytical skills

• Strong communication and presentation abilities

• Attention to detail and regulatory compliance

Benefits

• Health Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

Work Environment

• Setting:  Clinical Diagnostics and Research Environment

• Culture:  Scientific excellence, innovation, continuous improvement

• Focus:  Molecular diagnostics, assay development, high-complexity laboratory operations

• Schedule:  Full-Time, on-site with leadership responsibilities

Equal Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other protected status.

Ready to Lead Our Scientific Strategy?

If you are a visionary Chief Scientific Officer (CSO) with a Ph.D. or MD in Pathology, experience in high-complexity clinical laboratory leadership, and expertise in assay development and molecular diagnostics – apply today.

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