Director, Global Portfolio Pathology

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

Job summary

Novartis in Cambridge, MA is seeking an experienced toxicologic pathologist to join the Global Portfolio Pathology team and shape strategies across neuroscience, oncology, immunology, and beyond. The role focuses on translating complex pathology data into decisive narratives for drug development and regulatory submissions, enabling rapid, high-quality decisions across modalities.

You will lead investigations at the intersection of pathology, toxicology, and regulatory science, guiding governance

Qualifications

• DVM or equivalent with pathology training.
• Pathology board certification (e.g., DACVP).
• 5+ years in toxicologic pathology.
• PhD in a relevant biological field preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership and cross-functional collaboration.
• Ability to supervise and develop team members.

Responsibilities

• Build and inspire multidisciplinary pathology teams across pathology, investigative/molecular pathology, and biodistribution.
• Establish next-generation scientific standards for non-GLP/GLP execution, reporting, and data integrity.
• Serve as the site scientific authority for pathology and biodistribution; translate uncertainty into risk-based recommendations.
• Architect the investigative pathology strategy (IHC, ISH/RNAscope, digital and spatial pathology, and -omics).
• Shape portfolio decisions through governance and matrix leadership; provide evidence-based storytelling for go/no-go decisions.
• Lead innovation-accelerating insight generation and set a vision for how pathology enables modern drug development.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Bioinformatics

Clinical Data Management

Collaboration

Communication

Critical Thinking

Data Analysis

Detail-Oriented

Drug Discovery Process

Ethics

Labora­tory Research

Life Science

Management Techniques

Medical Research

Organizing

Problem Solving

Regulatory Compliance

Report Writing

Team Management

Technical Knowledge

Time Management

Toxicology

Training and Development

Waterfall Model

Job description

Novartis in Cambridge, MA is seeking an experienced toxicologic pathologist to join the Global Portfolio Pathology team and shape strategies across neuroscience, oncology, immunology, and beyond. The role focuses on translating complex pathology data into decisive narratives for drug development and regulatory submissions, enabling rapid, high-quality decisions across modalities.

You will lead investigations at the intersection of pathology, toxicology, and regulatory science, guiding governance