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Pathologist, Associate Director or Director - Oncology Safety

Work180, Gaithersburg, Maryland, us, 20883


Pathologist, Associate Director or Director - Oncology Safety

Pathologist, Associate Director or Director

- Oncology Safety Pathology, Clinical Pharmacology and Safety Sciences

Are you ready to make a significant impact in the field of oncology safety pathology? We are seeking a passionate veterinary anatomic pathologist to join our global team of experts. This role offers an outstanding opportunity to collaborate with dedicated safety teams and contribute to the discovery and development of innovative treatments for cancer patients. Be part of a team where you are empowered to follow the science and uncover breakthroughs!Accountabilities:In this role, you will be a key player in our global CPSS team, collaborating with discovery safety specialists, toxicologists, and disease area scientists. You will provide expert anatomic pathology support to drug projects across all development stages. Your contributions will be pivotal in the design and assessment of investigative safety and efficacy studies, ensuring timely delivery of impactful, decision-making pathology data. You will also provide crucial pathology support and develop expertise in groundbreaking novel treatment modalities, including T cell therapies, immune cell engagers, ADCs, and radioimmunoconjugates.Minimum Requirements:Degree in Veterinary MedicinePostgraduate pathology qualification (DACVP, DECVP, FRCPath, DJSTP or equivalent)Experience: min 3-5 years for Associate Director and 5-10+ years for Director level positionCross-species research or toxicologic pathology experienceAbility to integrate pathology findings with a range of additional endpoints (e.g., clinical pathology, IHC, ISH, mass spectrometry imaging) and provide contextualized interpretation for project teams, governance interactions, and regulatory submissionsHighly effective written and oral communication skills with the ability to clearly convey complex pathology data to a wide range of collaboratorsPhD in pathology or a related disciplineRelevant pharmaceutical experience of providing discovery and toxicologic pathology support and acting as a pathology representative on multiple drug development projectsPrevious experience with ADCs and cell therapy modalities would be an advantage.Broad cross-species pathology expertise with experience of histopathological evaluation and peer review of short- and long-term toxicology studiesTrack record of scientific delivery demonstrated by peer-reviewed publications in high impact/high-quality scientific journalsAbility to provide a holistic view of translational safety and pathophysiology from animal to patientWhen we put unexpected teams in the same room, we ignite bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace, and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.At AstraZeneca, we are driven by our desire to understand and reveal new insights. We are free from fear of failure, free to ask the right questions, make bold decisions, and dig deep into the biology of complicated diseases. We are harnessing digital, data science & AI to help us achieve the next wave of breakthroughs. We are always seeking quick solutions, responding to the rapid pace of change in healthcare. Our values guide everything we do at AstraZeneca. They power our belief in What Science Can Do - a belief in its potential to redefine what's possible.Are you ready to be part of a team that makes a bigger impact on patients' lives? If your passion is science and you want to be part of a team that makes a bigger impact on patients' lives, then there's no better place to be. Apply today!If you are a

veterinary anatomic pathologist

seeking a new challenge, please get in touch with Kim Maratea ( kim.maratea@astrazeneca.com ) for an informal discussion about this exciting opportunity.

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