Associate Director, Portfolio Pathology: Strategy Lead

Novartis AG; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 186,000 - 345,000; Full time

Job summary

Novartis AG in Cambridge, MA seeks an experienced toxicologic pathologist to join the Global Portfolio Pathology team. The role drives pathology strategy across neuroscience, oncology, and other therapeutic areas, translating findings into regulatory-ready narratives for drug development.

You will lead cross-functional teams, define scientific standards, and shape decision-making through data-driven risk assessments and reporting.

Qualifications

• DVM or equivalent veterinary degree with pathology training.
• Graduate-level pathology training and board certification (DACVP or equivalent).
• 5+ years in toxicologic pathology with leadership experience.
• PhD in a related biological/toxicologic field is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Build and inspire multidisciplinary teams across pathology, investigative/molecular pathology, and biodistribution.
• Establish next-generation non-GLP/GLP standards for execution, reporting, and data integrity.
• Serve as site scientific authority for pathology and biodistribution; define target-organ liabilities and risk-based recommendations.
• Architect investigative pathology strategy (IHC, ISH/RNAscope, digital/spatial pathology) linking tissue biology to safety signals.
• Shape portfolio decisions through governance and matrix leadership with data-driven storytelling.
• Lead innovation to accelerate insight generation and set a vision for pathology-enabled drug development.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory documentation

Education

DVM or equivalent

Graduate training in pathology

Pathology board certification (DACVP)

PhD in related field (desirable)

Job description

Novartis AG in Cambridge, MA seeks an experienced toxicologic pathologist to join the Global Portfolio Pathology team. The role drives pathology strategy across neuroscience, oncology, and other therapeutic areas, translating findings into regulatory-ready narratives for drug development.

You will lead cross-functional teams, define scientific standards, and shape decision-making through data-driven risk assessments and reporting.