Pathologist

PathologyFull-Time

Listed compensation

$269k-$321k

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 55m ago · Verified live

Job description

Join Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians as a Surgical Pathologist – Medical Director, IHC Lab in Boston, MA, United States.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $269K - $321K
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Retirement Plan with Employer Contributions
  • Performance-based Incentives
  • Harvard Medical School Faculty Appointment

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

This position offers competitive compensation. Work with Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians in Boston, MA, United States.

Key Responsibilities

The Medical Director will provide clinical, scientific, and operational leadership for the immunohistochemistry laboratory, overseeing assay development and regulatory compliance. Additionally, the role involves providing clinical coverage in surgical pathology subspecialty services and participating in teaching responsibilities at Harvard Medical School.

Requirements

Candidates must possess an MD or DO degree, board certification in Pathology (AP or AP/CP), and a valid Massachusetts medical license. Applicants should have demonstrated experience in leading an immunohistochemistry laboratory and managing complex, multi-stakeholder processes in an academic or acute care environment.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
10+ years of experience

Key Skills

Laboratory managementOncology biomarkersPrecision oncologyTranslational researchQuality assuranceClinical leadershipTeam buildingCommunicationInformatics

Pathology — Physician Career Context

Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 16.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$295k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $279k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Work-life snapshot

1.5/ 10
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About Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians

Hospitals and Health Care
Boston, Massachusetts
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Retirement Plan with Employer Contributions
Performance-based Incentives
Harvard Medical School Faculty Appointment