Portfolio Pathologist (Anatomic)

Novartis • Cambridge, MA

35d • Hybrid

About The Position

In this key role you will provide pathology subject matter expertise across drug discovery and development programs throughout the nonclinical and clinical development lifecycle, and/or contributes to department aligned technology development. You will also apply deep scientific judgment to assess the impact, limitations, and value of pathology data to advance projects, inform human risk assessment, and support Novartis portfolio strategy. You will have the opportunity to collaborate broadly across project teams, therapeutic areas, modalities, and external partners while maintaining compliance with Novartis policies, SOPs, GxP, One Quality, and health and safety requirements.

Requirements

• Education: DVM (or equivalent, e.g., BVSc)
• Graduate training in pathology
• Pathology board certification (e.g., DACVP, ECVP, FRCPath)

Nice To Haves

• Preferred candidate will also have a PhD in a relevant biological or toxicologic field and 2 plus years of experience in toxicologic pathology; 5 plus years to be considered at the Associate Director level
• Demonstrated team leadership
• Ability to supervise direct and develop others
• Experience leading programs, platforms, or initiatives

Responsibilities

• Generate, evaluate, and interpret GLP and non-GLP pathology data for assigned studies, including determination of adversity where appropriate.
• Conduct and/or support postmortem phases of toxicology studies, including pathology peer and scientific review.
• Contribute to integrated nonclinical data analyses, interpretation, human risk assessment, and high quality reporting.
• Support regulatory submissions through preparation and review of pathology related documentation.
• Serve as a pathology contributor or early project team representative for preclinical safety.
• Participate in nonclinical study design, protocol writing, and review.
• Monitor and review pathology procedures and data generated by CROs and external partners.
• Provide scientific and technical interpretation using expertise in clinical pathology, histopathology, histochemistry, morphology, image analysis, transcriptomics, electron microscopy, and related techniques.
• Identify and contribute to novel projects or emerging scientific/technical areas aligned with departmental strategy.
• Maintain current knowledge of scientific advances, technologies, and methodologies.
• Collaborate across therapeutic areas and modalities; identify key connection points to enable project progression.

Benefits

• US-based eligible employees will receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, life and disability benefits, a 401(k) with company contribution and match, and a variety of other benefits.
• In addition, employees are eligible for a generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees