Principal Scientist, Veterinary Pathology Board Certified

Key Responsibilities:

• Employ routine H&E evaluations and specialized techniques to characterize safety profiles of new drugs from nonclinical toxicology and investigative studies.
• Work independently to create and interpret data; review relevant literature to determine significance of postmortem results.
• Develop in role to serve as Therapeutic Area Pathology Lead, providing scientific input/oversight across studies from early discovery through late-stage development.
• Communicate postmortem findings with study teams; participate in projects to elucidate mechanisms of toxicity.
• Provide scientific and technical guidance to technical staff.

Required Experience and Skills:

• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Opportunity mindset.
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM).
• ACVP or ECVP-board certification (or equivalent) in anatomic pathology.

Preferred Experience and Skills:

• Proficiency in evaluation/interpretation of toxicology studies.
• PhD in Toxicology, Pathology, or related discipline.
• Pathologist experience in biotech, pharma, or CRO.
• Knowledge of drug discovery, development, and regulatory processes.
• Demonstrated growth mindset and potential for broader scientific influence.

Required/On-site Tools (role-related):

• Digital pathology, quantitative digital image analysis/targeted machine learning, transmission electron microscopy, special histochemistry, immunohistochemistry, in situ hybridization; historical control slide archive/database; in vitro/in vivo assay capabilities.