Senior Veterinary Pathologist

VIRSCIO, INC.•New Haven, CT

8h•Remote

About The Position

Virscio is a specialty translational research organization developing and providing innovative in vivo disease modeling, histopathology, and molecular preclinical research and development services to meet the translational, and regulatory research needs of the pharmaceutical and life sciences industry. We specialize in the fields of ophthalmology, central nervous system, cardiovascular, metabolic, and immunology related disease and disorders, and have advanced discovery and development programs for a wide network of sponsors, collaborators, and partners around the world, ranging from large pharmaceutical companies and venture-backed biotechnology companies to academic teams seeking to apply the most cutting-edge research and development strategies in the most efficient and robust manner. The Senior Veterinary Pathologist develops preclinical pathology research plans and conducts pathology analysis to support preclinical safety and efficacy studies, including those involving disease models and their characterization. Related responsibilities include generating protocols, methodological descriptions, statements of work (SOWs), standard operating procedures (SOPs), and workflows for consistent, accurate pathology analysis and reporting. The Senior Veterinary Pathologist additionally works closely with management, senior scientists, pathologists, veterinarians, and the Histology Director to develop, implement and refine pathology capabilities and services, with definition of workflows, validation plans, and review and reporting procedures, formats and timelines, including those related to diagnostic clinical and histopathology supporting the facility veterinary program and health and welfare of the facility colony. The Senior Veterinary Pathologist conducts microscopic evaluation and interpretation of histology slides (digital whole slide images or glass), derivative data formats, image analysis, clinical pathology, and other biomarkers and endpoints to generate reports for sponsors, collaborators, and internal model development initiatives, integrating clinical pathology, clinical observations, and necropsy data. Additional responsibilities include engaging with regulatory counterparts to apply best preclinical research and diagnostic practices and quality systems; advancing clinical and research programs through updating of practices and SOPs and reviewing and contributing to the design of study protocols, histopathology SOWs, and sampling and processing methods to ensure execution plans are aligned with research objectives.

Requirements

DVM degree.
American College of Veterinary Pathologists (ACVP) board certification in anatomic pathology, or equivalent.
Minimum 10 years preclinical pathology experience.
Minimum 5 years nonhuman primate experience.
Expertise in nonhuman primate pathology and comparative anatomic pathology.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and technical writing.
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent time management skills and ability to meet deadlines.
Ability to prioritize and delegate tasks.
Ability to function well in a high-paced and time pressured environment.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and electronic data capture and quality management systems.

Responsibilities

Develops preclinical pathology research plans and conducts pathology analysis to support preclinical safety and efficacy studies, including those involving disease models and their characterization.
Generates protocols, methodological descriptions, statements of work (SOWs), standard operating procedures (SOPs), and workflows for consistent, accurate pathology analysis and reporting.
Works closely with management, senior scientists, pathologists, veterinarians, and the Histology Director to develop, implement and refine pathology capabilities and services, with definition of workflows, validation plans, and review and reporting procedures, formats and timelines, including those related to diagnostic clinical and histopathology supporting the facility veterinary program and health and welfare of the facility colony.
Conducts microscopic evaluation and interpretation of histology slides (digital whole slide images or glass), derivative data formats, image analysis, clinical pathology, and other biomarkers and endpoints to generate reports for sponsors, collaborators, and internal model development initiatives, integrating clinical pathology, clinical observations, and necropsy data.
Engages with regulatory counterparts to apply best preclinical research and diagnostic practices and quality systems.
Advances clinical and research programs through updating of practices and SOPs and reviewing and contributing to the design of study protocols, histopathology SOWs, and sampling and processing methods to ensure execution plans are aligned with research objectives.
Provides peer and histotechnologist and necropsy team training on methodology and rationale related to integration of pathology into translational programs and interpretation.
Completes pathology final reports and oversees their generation by other pathologists and contributors.
Provides pathology expertise in support of communications related to sponsor program support.
Leads the pathology function of the research platform by providing pathology expertise for conducted studies.
Leads pathology execution and reporting of histopathology SOWs.
Provides pathology expertise to development of the histopathology component of protocols and histopathology SOWs.
Contributes to and approves pathology SOW plans and amendments.
Ensures pathology data acquisition, quality control, collation, and analysis are conducted in accordance with study protocols, SOWs, SOPs, and best practice.
Reviews documentation procedures for all SOWs to ensure data and events, including unanticipated finding or test system responses, and their peer review are accurately verified and documented for all pathology deliverables.
Applies processes to ensure study data (paper and electronic records) and study reports undergo appropriate quality control and Quality Assurance (QA) review, as appropriate, prior to reporting or external distribution.
Contributes to SOP maintenance and preparation for compliance audits and responds to QA findings.
Engages subcontracted laboratories, vendors, and consultants in the evaluation and application of external or new research capabilities required to achieve and report study endpoints.
Presents company research capabilities and outcomes in client teleconferences and relevant scientific conferences.
Contributes to preparation of manuscripts for publication and material to be presented at meetings and conferences.
Contributes to implementation of improved pathology capabilities in consultation with the CEO and CBO and provides training/consultation where appropriate.