Director, Portfolio Pathology (Multiple Listings)

Novartis • Cambridge, MA

8d • $204,400 - $379,600 • Hybrid

About The Position

Director level toxicologic (anatomic) pathologist to implement innovative drug development strategies for new discoveries and/or initiatives throughout a project lifecycle. Enables impactful experimentation, project initiation, and decision making/progression by leading and empowering an interdisciplinary team or by creating and driving scientific, functional and technical communities surrounding own area of deep expertise and thought leadership. Connects and inspires others around the Novartis Vision.

Requirements

• DVM degree (or equivalent)
• Pathology training with ACVP or ECVP board certification
• Minimum of 10+ years relevant experience
• Deep expertise in toxicologic and/or investigative pathology, nonclinical toxicology study design and interpretation.
• Ability to synthesize and integrate complex molecular datasets (RNA-seq, proteomics, spatial transcriptomics) in the context of tissue biology and nonclinical and translational pathology.
• Strong cross-functional influence and comfort operating in governance forums and matrixed teams.
• Commitment to scientific rigor, clear data storytelling, and continuous improvement.

Nice To Haves

• Post Graduate training (PhD, MPH, master’s in data science or other relevant degree)
• Carcinogenicity study design, evaluation and/or interpretation in the context of drug development

Responsibilities

• Responsible for generating and evaluating (GLP and Non-GLP) pathology data for assigned studies.
• Provides leadership, as needed and in fitting with areas of expertise of pathology laboratories, including electron microscopy in Preclinical Safety.
• Sits on scientific boards, project teams, and advisory committees and may be asked to function as project team representative for preclinical safety.
• Participate in the study design and in the evaluation and implementation of new procedures to improve the operations.
• Responsible for making recommendations toward the development of an annual budget.
• May be asked to assist the management in training the other pathologists.
• May be assigned to projects with more complex design and/or those requiring the most advanced interpretive experience and knowledge.
• At the conclusion of the study, participates in the data review/analyses and determines target organ toxicity.
• May participate in projects requiring international involvement as an expert.
• May be assigned to monitor and review pathology procedures and data during the performance of studies by outside contractors.
• Assists as needed in special technical projects requiring managerial coordination.

Benefits

• health, life and disability benefits
• a 401(k) with company contribution and match
• a variety of other benefits
• a generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director