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Pathologist Liaison - Field Based (Central)

Roche
Roche
3+ years
$159,600 – $296,400
10 Nov. 12, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc/M.Sc/M.Pharma/B.Pharma/Life Sciences Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

🏢 Company: Roche

Job Title: Pathologist Liaison – Field Based (Central Region)
Job ID: 202509-122524
Department: Medical Scientific Affairs (MSA)
Category: Medical Affairs
Location: Central Region (Field-Based; Preference for Indianapolis, IN)
Salary Range: USD 159,600 – 296,400 (based on experience, qualifications, and geography)
Reports To: Medical Affairs Leadership Team


🌍 About Roche

Roche is a global healthcare leader with over 100,000 employees worldwide, advancing science to ensure access to healthcare today and for future generations.

  • 26 million+ people treated with Roche medicines annually

  • 30 billion+ diagnostic tests conducted globally
    Roche promotes diversity, inclusion, and authenticity—encouraging employees to show up as themselves and thrive both personally and professionally.


🎯 Position Objective

The Pathologist Liaison acts as a key scientific expert within the assigned region, focusing on:

  • Building and maintaining professional relationships with pathologists, laboratory professionals, and key opinion leaders (KOLs).

  • Delivering scientific education and peer-to-peer training.

  • Supporting product launches and advancing Roche’s diagnostic portfolio in pathology and sequencing technologies.


🔬 Core Focus Areas

  • Pathology Laboratory Solutions: Companion diagnostics, digital pathology, and other high medical value assays.

  • Sequencing / Life Sciences: Next Generation Sequencing (NGS), digital PCR, and qPCR platforms.


🧠 Key Roles & Responsibilities

1. External Engagement

  • Serve as the scientific and clinical expert in the assigned region.

  • Build and maintain long-term relationships with pathologists, laboratory personnel, and KOLs.

  • Conduct peer-to-peer education, including slide reviews and clinical training.

  • Communicate product and disease information in compliance with promotional and scientific exchange standards.

  • Respond to medical and scientific inquiries accurately and document them per company policies.

  • Collect and communicate field insights to inform internal medical strategies and future initiatives.

2. Educational & Training Support

  • Collaborate with other MSA team members to design and implement educational programs, workshops, and seminars.

  • Play a leading role in new product launches, conducting training for new customers and supporting pharma partnerships.

  • Serve as a mentor and coach to internal colleagues, fostering continuous professional development.


🎓 Qualifications & Experience

Required:

  • MD (Doctor of Medicine) degree with focus in Pathology (Anatomic and Molecular).

  • Minimum 3 years of relevant experience.

  • Strong understanding of molecular and genetic pathology principles.

Preferred:

  • Board certification/eligibility in Molecular Genetic Pathology.

  • Expertise in Oncology and Personalized Medicine.

  • Hands-on experience with:

    • Digital Pathology

    • Next Generation Sequencing (NGS)

    • Companion Diagnostics

  • Experience in Medical Affairs within an IVD or pharmaceutical company.

  • Familiarity with IVD assay development and commercialization.


💬 Skills & Competencies

  • Excellent scientific communication and presentation skills.

  • Strong relationship-building and collaboration abilities.

  • Strategic business acumen and decision-making capability.

  • Ability to work effectively in matrixed and dynamic environments.

  • High comfort level in managing ambiguity and change.


💼 Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive salary: $159,600 – $296,400 (based on experience and location).

  • Annual discretionary bonus based on individual and company performance.

  • Full range of Roche employee benefits (see company benefits page).


⚖️ Equal Opportunity Statement

Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to diversity, inclusion, and non-discrimination. Employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs.
Protected categories include veterans, individuals with disabilities, and all groups covered by federal, state, or local law.

📩 For disability accommodations during the application process, contact Roche via the Accommodations for Applicants form.