(Seoul) Medical Director of Pathology · Lunit SCOPE

Lunit, a portmanteau of ‘Learning unit,’ is a medical AI software company devoted to providing AI-powered total cancer care. Our AI solutions help discover cancer and predict cancer treatment outcomes, achieving timely and individually tailored cancer treatment. 🗨️ About the Position We are seeking a passionate Medical Director of Pathology for our Oncology Group to lead the research and development of groundbreaking AI-powered oncology solutions. This role will oversee clinical research activities and play a crucial role in developing AI models and biomarker algorithms. The position is based in Seoul, Korea. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of clinical science, genuine interest in medical AI, strong problem solving and analytical thinking. If you have passion in bringing true innovation in medicine through technology, love a competitive yet rewarding environment, and enjoy collaborating with diverse groups, this is the perfect role for you. 🚩 Roles & Responsibilities Guide AI model development and validation Define well curated and structured ground truth and provide expert annotations to support the training and validation of pathology-based AI models Evaluate model performance based on histopathological standards and propose improvement strategies reflecting real-world diagnostic practice Integrate medical expertise into product development Ensure clinical and pathological validity in biomarker product design by aligning model outputs with diagnostic workflows Bridge communication between pathology, engineering, and business development teams to guide AI feature development and usage Lead pathology-driven clinical research Design and oversee clinical studies using AI-based pathology models, ensuring diagnostic accuracy and relevance to cancer biology Represent the pathology function in external research collaborations and contribute to publications and major conference presentations Contribute to strategic and scientific leadership Analyze digital pathology and oncology trends to inform R&D and partnership strategy Identify and evaluate scientific and clinical opportunities for collaboration with pharma, diagnostics, and academic partners Requirements 🎯 Qualifications Pathology board-certified MD Experience in clinical data analysis using R, Python or other languages Proven track record of successfully conducting medical researches Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex scientific concepts and clinical data to diverse audiences Strong strategic and analytical skills, with demonstrated success in conducting medical researches Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment Able to communicate professionally in English (over 15% of Lunitians are not native Korean speakers, including many senior memberships and leadership positions) Flexibility to collaborate closely with international colleagues in different time zones 🏅 Preferred Experiences Pathology fellowship training, and/or more than 2 years of post-board certification experience Experience in leading at least 1 clinical research project as a lead role Major authorships of medical papers Deep understanding of statistics and clinical data analysis Direct experience in AI model development in medical field Knowledge of biomarkers, companion diagnostics, or immuno-oncology Strong communication skills in English 📝How to Apply CV (English, free format) 🏃‍♀️ Hiring Process Document Screening → Phone Screening → Competency-based interview → Culture-fit Interview → Onboarding After the final interview, we may proceed with reference checks if needed. 🤝 Work Conditions and Environment Work Type: Full-Time Work Location : Lunit HQ (5F, 374, Gangnam-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul) Salary: After Negotiation 🎸 ETC If you misrepresent your experience or education or provide false or fraudulent information in or with your application, it may be grounds for cancellation of the employment. Lunit is committed in providing the preferential processing to those eligible for employment protection (national merits and people with disabilities) relevant to related laws and regulations