Pathologist

Surgical Pathologist, Medical Director, Immunohistochemistry Laboratory

(Academic Clinician) 

Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Inc. 

Harvard Medical School, Boston 

The Department of Pathology at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) is recruiting a full-time academic surgical pathologist to serve as the Medical Director, Immunohistochemistry Laboratory. Successful candidates will be appointed to the full-time faculty of Harvard Medical School (HMS) at an academic rank commensurate with seniority and clinical and academic accomplishments (Instructor, Assistant Professor or Associate Professor). An HMS appointment is associated with teaching responsibilities. Both recent fellowship graduates and mid-career/senior physicians are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Medical Director of the Immunohistochemistry (IHC) Laboratory will provide clinical, scientific, and operational leadership for a high-volume academic IHC service. The Director will oversee assay development, validation, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance, with a particular emphasis on novel oncology biomarkers. The ideal candidate has demonstrated expertise in developing, optimizing, and validating new antibodies—especially those supporting precision oncology, targeted therapies, and translational research.

This individual will partner closely with anatomic pathology leadership, molecular pathology, clinical laboratories, and oncology research teams to grow an innovative, state-of-the-art IHC program that supports clinical care, clinical trials, and investigator-initiated research.

The position also includes clinical coverage in one or more of the surgical pathology subspecialty services depending on the candidate’s interest and qualifications in gastrointestinal, gynecologic, genitourinary, breast or bone and soft tissue pathology.

The candidate will be appointed to the full-time faculty of Harvard Medical School at an academic rank commensurate with experience (Instructor, Assistant Professor or Associate Professor). Recent fellowship graduates and mid-career/senior physicians are strongly encouraged to apply. HMS appointment is commensurate with teaching responsibilities. As a teaching hospital of Harvard Medical School, BIDMC and the Department of Pathology provide a clinically advanced and supportive academic environment for residents, fellows, and faculty. We’re also proud and excited to be an integral part of the landmark collaboration among Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (DFCI), Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC), and Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians (HMFP) to establish New England’s only freestanding adult inpatient cancer hospital. The collaboration will provide unparalleled opportunities for pathologists and other physician specialties to be part of DFCI’s internationally recognized cancer team.

The successful candidate will join a collegial team of faculty, fellows, and residents committed to world-class diagnostics, education, and discovery.

Qualifications:

• Candidates must possess and MD or DO (or equivalent), board certification in Pathology (AP or AP/CP) and a valid Commonwealth of Massachusetts medical license or the ability to obtain one.

• Experience leading an immunohistochemistry laboratory.

• Demonstrated ability to lead complex, multi-stakeholder laboratory management processes, preferably within acute care or academic medical environments.

• Outstanding communication, organizational, and team-building skills, with the ability to collaborate across service lines and communicate effectively with grieving families.

• Experience in quality improvement, informatics, regulatory compliance, or operational leadership strongly preferred.

Who We Are

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, a 743-bed hospital and Level 1 Trauma Center, is a founding member of Beth Israel Lahey Health (BILH). BILH, a health care system with 14 hospitals, brings together academic medical centers and teaching hospitals, community and specialty hospitals, and more than 4,000 physicians and 39,000 employees in a shared mission to expand access and advance the science and practice of medicine through groundbreaking research and education.

Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (HMFP) is one of the largest physician organizations in New England, dedicated to excellence and innovation in patient care, education, and research. As a physician-led organization, HMFP partners with more than 2,400 providers to support the delivery of exceptional care, promote professional development and foster balance at work and home. HMFP physicians have faculty affiliations with Harvard Medical School (HMS) and provide care throughout BILH system and additional hospitals across Massachusetts.

Research

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center consistently ranks as a national leader among independent hospitals in National Institutes of Health funding. With research funding totaling over $250 million, annually, BIDMC’s 2000+ researchers and staff run more than 2500 active clinical research studies in 52 areas of research.

For further questions or confidential position inquiries, please contact Dr. Stuart Schnitt, ([email protected]). Candidates should apply directly to Workday and submit CV and other required materials: Requisition R1741