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Pathologist- Farmingdale, NY- Full Time

ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization. We’re proud to foster an inclusive environment driving innovation and excellence, and we welcome you to join us on our mission to shape the future of clinical development.

At ICON, it’s our people that set us apart. Our diverse teams enable us to become a better partner to our customers and help us to fulfil our mission to advance and improve patients’ lives.

Our ‘Own It’ culture is driven by four key values that bring us together as individuals and set us apart as an organization: Accountability & Delivery, Collaboration, Partnership and Integrity. We want to be the Clinical Research Organization that delivers excellence to our clients and to patients at every touch-point. In short, to be the partner of choice in drug development.

That’s our vision. We’re driven by it. And we need talented people who share it.

If you’re as driven as we are, join us. You’ll be working in a dynamic and supportive environment, with some of the brightest and the friendliest people in the sector, and you’ll be helping shape an industry.

As Medical Director (Surgical Pathology), you will provide strategic and operational leadership for the Anatomic Pathology services, including surgical pathology, cytopathology, and pathology subspecialties as necessary. In addition you will be responsible for the diagnostic evaluation and interpretation of surgical specimens to provide accurate, timely, and clinically relevant pathology reports. The ideal candidate will be board-certified in Anatomic Pathology with demonstrated expertise in general surgical pathology, with subspecialty training or interest (e.g., GI, breast, GYN, Derm, Hemepath etc.) considered a plus. The role combines administrative oversight with sign-out responsibilities and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams. Of note, many of the operational roles listed below can be delegated. Those that cannot such as the Annual Safety Inspection and the review of Proficiency, must be performed by the Medical Director.

Sign-out, Consultation & Communication

+ Interpret and sign out surgical pathology cases with accuracy and efficiency.

+ Perform gross examination and microscopic analysis of tissue specimens.

+ Correlate findings with clinical history, imaging, and laboratory data as needed.

+ Communicate diagnostic findings and recommendations to clinical teams, PI’s and study sponsors.

Quality & Compliance

+ Participate in quality assurance/quality control programs.

+ Maintain compliance with CAP, CLIA, and institutional guidelines.

+ Ensure timely completion and delivery of pathology reports.

Qualifications:

+ MD or DO degree.

+ Board certification or eligibility in Anatomic Pathology by the American Board of Pathology.

+ Fellowship training in a surgical pathology subspecialty esp. GI, Derm, and Hemepath are desirable but not required.

+ Active or eligible for a medical license in NY.

+ Strong diagnostic skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage complex **.**

Regulatory Compliance & Accreditation:

+ Ensure compliance with all relevant federal, state, and local regulations, including but not limited to CLIA (Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments), CAP (College of American Pathologists), and Joint Commission standards.

+ Maintain laboratory accreditation by ensuring adherence to appropriate guidelines and policies.

+ Prepare for and lead regulatory inspections and audits.

+ Establish and enforce policies for quality control, quality assurance, and proficiency testing.

Staff Development & Training:

+ Oversee the recruitment, training, and performance evaluation of laboratory personnel.

+ Provide medical and scientific training to laboratory staff and ensure they are up-to-date with current best practices.

+ Foster a culture of continuous learning, professional development, and high-quality patient care among laboratory personnel.

Quality Assurance & Improvement:

+ Monitor laboratory performance and implement improvements based on data-driven insights.

+ Lead root cause analysis and corrective action plans in response to any non-conformance, errors, or patient safety incidents.

+ Lead risk management efforts, including identifying and mitigating risks related to laboratory testing, patient safety, and data integrity.

+ Develop and implement protocols for addressing adverse events or near-miss incidents in the laboratory.

Clinical Consultation & Collaboration:

+ Consistent with training and professional experience, provides scientific, technical and/or medical expertise to other departments within ICON laboratories including the specialty laboratory, project management, and business development departments.

+ This expertise will include the interpretation, correlation and communication of the medical significance of laboratory data. Providing professional, scientific, consultative or advisory, organizational, administrative and educational matters relevant to the services offered.

Operational Leadership:

+ Work with laboratory leadership to develop strategies and goals for the laboratory’s operation and growth.

+ Assist in resource allocation, for the laboratory, ensuring efficient use of resources while maintaining high-quality services.

+ Evaluate and recommend new technologies and laboratory equipment to improve testing services.

+ Recognize, exemplify and adhere to ICON's values which center on our commitment to People, Clients and Performance.

+ As a member of staff, the employee is expected to embrace and contribute to our culture of process improvement with a focus on streamlining our processes adding value to our business and meeting client needs.

+ As a Manager, the employee is expected to recognize the importance of and create a culture of process improvement with a focus on streamlining our processes adding value to our business and meeting client needs.

+ Travel up to 15% of the time. Duties may evolve over time, and additional responsibilities may be added as needed.

Salary Range: $215,000- $285,000

**Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, education/training, and skill level. You may be eligible for a bonus, stock compensation and commissions in some cases depending on your role and performance. Visit our careers site to read more about the benefits ICON offers.

Benefits of Working in ICON:

Our success depends on the quality of our people. That’s why we’ve made it a priority to build a culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent.

We offer very competitive salary packages. And to keep them competitive, we regularly benchmark them against our competitors. Our annual bonuses reflect delivery of performance goals – both ours and yours.

We also provide a range of health-related benefits to employees and their families and offer competitive retirement plans – and related benefits such as life assurance – so you can save and plan with confidence for the years ahead.

But beyond the competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, you’ll benefit from an environment where you are encouraged to fulfil your sense of purpose and drive lasting change.

ICON is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer and is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please let us know through the form below.

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What ICON can offer you:

Our success depends on the quality of our people. That’s why we’ve made it a priority to build a diverse culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent.

In addition to your competitive salary, ICON offers a range of additional benefits. Our benefits are designed to be competitive within each country and are focused on well-being and work life balance opportunities for you and your family.

Our benefits examples include:

+ Various annual leave entitlements

+ A range of health insurance offerings to suit you and your family’s needs.

+ Competitive retirement planning offerings to maximize savings and plan with confidence for the years ahead.

+ Global Employee Assistance Programme, LifeWorks, offering 24-hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialized professionals who are there to support you and your family’s well-being.

+ Life assurance

+ Flexible country-specific optional benefits, including childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, subsidized travel passes, health assessments, among others.

Visit our careers site (https://careers.iconplc.com/benefits) to read more about the benefits ICON offers.

At ICON, inclusion & belonging are fundamental to our culture and values. We’re dedicated to providing an inclusive and accessible environment for all candidates. ICON is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please let us know or submit a request here (https://careers.iconplc.com/reasonable-accommodations)

Interested in the role, but unsure if you meet all of the requirements? We would encourage you to apply regardless – there’s every chance you’re exactly what we’re looking for here at ICON whether it is for this or other roles.

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Bonus, Com, Stock, Benefits & Disclaimer verbiage:

Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, education/training, and skill level. You may be eligible for a bonus, stock compensation and commissions in some cases depending on your role and performance.

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