Principal Scientist, Veterinary Pathology Board Certified

Scorpion Therapeutics; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics in the United States is seeking a Veterinary pathologist to lead cross‑functional toxicology efforts. The role involves evaluating safety profiles for new drugs, interpreting postmortem data, and guiding studies from discovery through late-stage development.

The candidate will develop into the Therapeutic Area Pathology Lead, communicating findings to study teams and shaping mechanistic insights that support regulatory readiness and drug discovery programs.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine required with board certification in anatomical pathology.
• ACVP/ECVP or equivalent certification is preferred.
• Experience in toxicology study interpretation is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Characterize safety profiles of new drugs using routine H&E and specialized methods.
• Develop into Therapeutic Area Pathology Lead overseeing studies from discovery to late-stage development.
• Communicate postmortem findings with study teams and explore mechanisms of toxicity.
• Review literature to determine significance of postmortem results.
• Provide scientific and technical guidance to staff and cross-functional teams.

Skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Independent thinking

Clear communication

Postmortem interpretation

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)

ACVP/ECVP board in anatomical pathology

Tools

Digital pathology

Image analysis

Immunohistochemistry

In situ hybridization

Electron microscopy

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Employ routine H&E evaluations and specialized techniques to characterize safety profiles of new drugs from nonclinical toxicology and investigative studies.
• Work independently to create and interpret data; review relevant literature to determine significance of postmortem results.
• Develop in role to serve as Therapeutic Area Pathology Lead, providing scientific input/oversight across studies from early discovery through late-stage development.
• Communicate postmortem findings with study teams; participate in projects to elucidate mechanisms of toxicity.
• Provide scientific and technical guidance to technical staff.

Required Experience and Skills:

• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Opportunity mindset.
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM).
• ACVP or ECVP-board certification (or equivalent) in anatomic pathology.

Preferred Experience and Skills:

• Proficiency in evaluation/interpretation of toxicology studies.
• PhD in Toxicology, Pathology, or related discipline.
• Pathologist experience in biotech, pharma, or CRO.
• Knowledge of drug discovery, development, and regulatory processes.
• Demonstrated growth mindset and potential for broader scientific influence.

Required/On-site Tools (role-related):

• Digital pathology, quantitative digital image analysis/targeted machine learning, transmission electron microscopy, special histochemistry, immunohistochemistry, in situ hybridization; historical control slide archive/database; in vitro/in vivo assay capabilities.