Senior Director, Oncology Small Molecules and Targeted Delivery Pathology Therapeutic Area Lead, Clinical Pharmacology and Safety Sciences

AstraZeneca • Waltham, MA

206d • Onsite

About The Position

Join our dedicated Research & Development team in Biopharmaceuticals R D as a Senior Director, Oncology Small Molecules and Targeted Delivery Pathology Therapeutic Area Lead. You will be accountable for the scientific output of Oncology small molecules (including PROTAC), Antibody Drug Conjugates and Radionuclides for the Global Pathology department, supporting discovery efficacy and safety across these modalities for AstraZeneca. You will be integral to developing and implementing pathology evaluations and strategies, incorporating new safety models, expanding multimodal analyses, supporting image analysis and artificial intelligence into the pathology workflows. This is your chance to make a meaningful impact on patients' lives!

Requirements

• DVM and international (ACVP/ECVP) board certification required.
• PhD in pathology, toxicology or related disciplines is a plus.
• 10+ years of experience required in the toxicologic pathology area.
• Significant experience in toxicologic pathology across drug modalities and therapy areas in support of drug development within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Excellent communication skills and strong scientific track record with publications in high quality journals.
• Broad cross-species toxicologic pathology expertise with experience of histopathological evaluation and/or peer review.
• Strong familiarity with complementary data sets (e.g. clinical pathology, Investigative pathology endpoints).
• Highly effective written and communication skills with the ability to clearly convey complex pathology data to a wide range of stakeholders.
• Demonstrated highly developed collaborative working and ability to lead within a matrix organization.
• Ability to act as an external ambassador and to influence external organisations to enhance the image and reputation of AstraZeneca.
• Previous managerial experience in pathology with proven ability to lead, mentor, motivate and develop others.

Responsibilities

• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and scientific curiosity.
• Collaborate with the pathology leadership team to integrate pathology findings with biomarker data, multimodal endpoints, nonclinical endpoints, and other relevant scientific information.
• Demonstrate extensive knowledge of toxicological pathology in support of drug discovery & development.
• Coach program pathologists.
• Develop networks within the company to drive collaborative research and operational innovations.
• Build and influence networks across the pharmaceutical industry, including academic and industrial partners, competitors, and regulatory agencies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree