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# Senior Scientific Director, Flow Cytometry at Precision for Medicine

- **Company:** Precision for Medicine
- **Location:** Frederick MD, United States
- **Compensation:** $203k–$305k
- **Posted:** 2026-08-07
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-14
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/pfm/jobs/6138847004

## Job description

Position Summary:

The Senior Scientific Director, Flow Cytometry will use their scientific expertise to lead development and validation efforts for Flow Cytometry assays to support multiple fast-paced clinical and non-clinical studies for clients engaged in cutting-edge research.  As a team leader with direct reports, the person will train and mentor staff to ensure scientific rigor and use their expertise to guide assay development and troubleshooting.  The position requires direct experience in all aspects of regulated and non-regulated cellular assays and must have working knowledge of all current regulatory guidance and industry best practices. The person will also engage with QA to maintain regulatory compliance and work with project managers ensure timely and efficient client communication. Lastly, ideal candidate will have had experience with hosting and/ or participated in regulatory audits.

Essential functions of the job include but are not limited to:

- As Head of laboratory this position is fully responsible for all scientific activities, regulatory compliance, staff, and metrics associated with clients and product delivery.
- Mentor and lead all scientific staff assigned to Flow Cytometry assays (including receptor occupancy, as well as internal and external cellular markers).  Ensure proper method development and validation of projects so they are quality driven and executed against communicated timelines and milestones.
- Direct scientific staff to ensure consistent scientific standards and compliance with Precision procedures and regulatory expectations on all projects and client studies.
- Participate actively in the Flow Cytometry community to ensure Precision is fully aware of any all-relevant guidance for regulations pertaining to Flow Cytometry.
- Serve as Technical Lead (Subject Matter Expert) for all Flow Cytometry Assay Projects.
- Serves as Project Director or Principal Investigator as required.
- Lead the scientific team in the design and execution of all experiments, ensure all data is accurately analyzed, quality driven and delivered to clients on time.
- Communicate clearly (written and verbal) and often with clients and ensure product delivery is within client expectations for all projects associated to Flow Cytometry assays.
- Lead the team in establishing, writing, reviewing and/or improving all procedures (SOPs POPs), study Protocol/plans, assay validation/verification and associated reports.
- Identify, update and implement emerging laboratory techniques and/ or instrumentation.
- Work collaboratively with other technical teams in resource sharing and providing technical expertise.
- Write and prepare abstracts, techniques/or draft scientific papers to maintain the scientific standard and image of the company.
- May present completed work at appropriate scientific meetings and in publications.
- Responsible for trouble shooting and correcting routine scientific issues/problems in a timely manner.
- Act as a scientific resource externally to clients and internally on Product and Services/ R&D related projects
- Assist with writing, reviewing and editing contract and grant applications/proposals as appropriate
- Maintain and support safe lab practices and environment
- Carry out other duties/projects as assigned

Qualifications:

Minimum Required:

- PhD in life sciences or relevant field in life sciences and at least 18 years of full-time relevant laboratory experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 10 years of management experience.
- A solid understanding of current GxP or CAP/CLIA/ISO standards.
- Previous work experience in GLP or GCLP or CLIA regulatory compliance.

Other Required:

- Expert level human Flow Cytometry assay experience.
- Experience in handling various sample types such as plasma, serum, and PBMCs.
- Experience developing flow cytometry panels on fresh and fixed cells.
- A solid understanding of current method validation standards.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills required.
- Must have the ability to organize and analyze data, as well as prepare reports
- Must possess strong computational skills, preferably experienced with Word, Excel, Power Point, Gen5 and GraphPad Prism
- Excellent use of judgment and discretion required.
- Extended work hours may be occasionally necessary in order to meet business demands.
- Ability to lift and carry between 1-15 lbs.; Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. overhead with assistance; frequently required to sit, grasp, and use right/left finger dexterity; May be exposed to a cold freezer environment (Freezer temperatures range between -20ºC -196ºC)
- Must be able to read, write, speak fluently and comprehend the English language.

Precision is required by law in some states or cities to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This compensation range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to: skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Precision, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. This role is also eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, health insurance, retirement savings benefits, life insurance and disability benefits, parental leave, and paid time off for sick leave and vacation, among other benefits. Reasonable estimate of the current range $203,200—$304,800 USD

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## About Precision for Medicine

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Precision for Medicine is a global clinical research organization (CRO) and laboratory services provider specialized in accelerating the development of precision therapies for oncology, rare disease, and other complex conditions.
- **Entity Type**: Private – subsidiary of Precision Medicine Group (a private holding company)
- **Headquarters**: Not explicitly stated in sources; likely around the Washington D.C./Maryland area (Precision Medicine Group HQ is in Bethesda, MD). The company operates globally with labs in North America and Europe.
- **Founded**: 2012 (company began), but the team has over 25 years of clinical trial experience
- **Founders**: Not publicly disclosed on provided sources; leadership includes a founder role but name not given.

## Core Business
- **Primary industries**: Contract Research Organization (CRO) services, central laboratory services, biospecimen solutions, data intelligence for clinical development.
- **Target customers**: Biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies developing precision medicines, especially in oncology and rare disease (B2B, mid-to-large pharma).
- **Mission/purpose**: “Bringing life-changing therapies to patients by integrating laboratory expertise, clinical trial excellence, and data intelligence to deliver critical insights into patient biology.”

## Products & Services
- **Global CRO Services**: Full-service clinical trial management with a focus on early- and late-phase development, regulatory support, project management, and site startup. Over 75% of trials are in oncology.
- **Global Laboratory Services**: Translational and biomarker sciences, including specialty labs for genomics, flow cytometry, molecular diagnostics, and central lab testing. Operates 5 specialty labs in the US and Europe.
- **Biospecimens**: Access to over 11 million tissue, cellular, and biofluid specimens for research.
- **Data Intelligence**: AI-enabled data ecosystem for sample management, biomarker analysis, biostatistics, and decision support (includes a conversational AI virtual assistant).
- **Diagnostics and Companion Diagnostics (CDx)**: Development and commercialization of diagnostic tests aligned with therapies.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed (part of private Precision Medicine Group).
- **Key Metric**: ~3,500 employees; 2,500+ clinical trial and lab projects; 70% of clinical trials in oncology; 25+ years of combined experience.
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Sources mention “$30B in investments raised for biotech in the last 5 years” (general biotech investment, not specific to Precision). No specific lead investors listed; backed by private equity (Precision Medicine Group is owned by institutional investors).
- **Growth Signals**: Awarded the 2025 Fierce Biotech CRO Award for Innovative Solutions in Drug Development. Active hiring with 129 job openings globally (as of July 2026). Strong remote/hybrid work options across many roles.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Integrated CRO + Lab + Data**: One organization covering the full spectrum from biospecimens to late-phase trials, reducing inefficiencies of working with separate vendors.
- **Specialization in complex indications**: Deep expertise in oncology and rare disease, where protocols are highly complex.
- **Right-sized CRO model**: Assigns employees to no more than 2–3 trials at a time, offering more attention than large “Big Five” CROs (positioned as “antidote to Big Five Fatigue”).
- **AI-enabled data intelligence**: Unified ecosystem with conversational AI to extract insights from siloed data.

## Strategic Focus
- Continue expanding capabilities in precision medicine development, particularly in early-phase oncology and rare disease.
- Leverage data intelligence and AI to improve trial efficiency and patient matching.
- Scale global clinical operations (recent push into Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Eastern Europe).

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Employee-driven mission “to help patients get access to innovative treatments.” Collaboration across functions is emphasized, with a focus on complex and impactful therapies.
- **Work environment**: Strong remote/hybrid options – job postings span remote roles in the US, Canada, Europe, Asia, and Latin America. Offices and labs exist in multiple countries.
- **Perks & growth**: Not explicitly detailed, but the company invests in career development (e.g., roles from CRA to Director level). 25 years of history and a growing global footprint indicate stability and upward mobility.
- **Engineering & science culture**: Teams include clinical scientists, data engineers, lab professionals, and operations – a blend of deep science and tech.

## Sources
1. [Precision for Medicine – Homepage](https://www.precisionformedicine.com/)
2. [Precision for Medicine – Our Story](https://www.precisionformedicine.com/about-us/our-passion/)
3. [Precision for Medicine – Leadership](https://www.precisionformedicine.com/about/leadership)
4. [Precision for Medicine – Careers (Greenhouse)](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/pfm)
5. [Precision for Medicine – LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/precision-for-medicine)

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