Senior Veterinary Pathologist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States, +2 more locations.

📋 Description

• Create preclinical pathology research strategies and perform pathology assessments for preclinical safety and efficacy studies.

• Develop protocols, methodological outlines, work statements, standard operating procedures, and workflows for pathology analysis and documentation.

• Collaborate with management, scientists, pathologists, veterinarians, and the Histology Director to establish, implement, and enhance pathology capabilities and services.

• Specify workflows, validation strategies, review protocols, reporting formats, and timelines.

• Assist with diagnostic clinical and histopathology functions for the facility's veterinary program and the health and welfare of the colony.

• Perform microscopic evaluation and interpretation of histology slides, digital whole-slide images, derived data, image analysis, clinical pathology, biomarkers, and endpoints.

• Produce reports for sponsors, collaborators, and internal stakeholders that integrate clinical pathology, clinical observations, and necropsy information.

• Collaborate with regulatory partners to apply preclinical research, diagnostic practices, and quality systems.

• Revise practices and SOPs while reviewing and contributing to study protocols, histopathology SOWs, and sampling and processing techniques.

• Educate colleagues, histotechnologists, and necropsy teams on pathology techniques and interpretation.

• Finalize pathology reports and supervise reports produced by other pathologists and contributors.

• Offer pathology expertise for sponsor interactions and research projects.

• Oversee the execution and reporting of histopathology SOWs.

• Contribute to and authorize pathology SOW plans and revisions.

• Ensure that pathology data acquisition, quality control, compilation, and analysis adhere to protocols, SOWs, SOPs, and best practices.

• Evaluate documentation processes and guarantee that pathology deliverables are accurately verified and recorded.

• Implement QC and QA measures on study data and reports; maintain SOPs, prepare for compliance audits, and address QA findings.

• Engage subcontracted laboratories, vendors, and consultants for external or novel research capabilities.

• Showcase company research capabilities and results to clients and at scientific conferences.

• Contribute to manuscripts and materials for meetings or conferences.

• Enhance pathology capabilities in collaboration with the CEO and CBO, providing training or consultation as needed.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) is required.

• Board certification in anatomic pathology by the American College of Veterinary Pathologists (ACVP) or equivalent is required.

• At least 10 years of preclinical pathology experience, including a minimum of 5 years working with nonhuman primates.

• Proficient knowledge in nonhuman primate pathology and comparative anatomic pathology.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, along with technical writing ability.

• Outstanding interpersonal and customer service abilities.

• Exceptional organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent time management abilities with a track record of meeting deadlines.

• Capability to prioritize and delegate tasks efficiently.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and time-sensitive environment.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and electronic data capture and quality management systems.

• Willingness to travel 5-10% for conference presentations and visits to company locations.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive, flexible, and comprehensive benefits package.

• Affordable healthcare coverage.

• Retirement savings plan.

• A wide array of voluntary benefits for financial security and peace of mind.

• A collaborative and supportive work environment.

• Opportunities for professional development and client engagement.

• Involvement in onsite or offsite meetings and conferences.

• Travel to company sites and conferences.