Senior Veterinary Pathologist, Preclinical Safety

BioSpace; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

AbbVie is seeking a highly experienced veterinary pathologist to assess safety of experimental compounds across nonclinical safety models. You will lead cross-functional teams and contribute to the preparation of comprehensive Toxicology reports by integrating in vivo, in vitro, and in silico data.

The role requires DVM (or equivalent) with post-graduate veterinary pathology training, and often ACVP board certification or PhD in pathology, with 5–15 years in pharma.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM or equivalent) plus post graduate training in veterinary pathology.
• Board Certification in Veterinary Anatomic Pathology (ACVP or equivalent) strongly preferred.
• Candidates with a Ph.D. in pathology or related discipline are strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with pharmacology, toxicology and drug development.
• Seasoned experience in biological research, supervisory abilities, and the ability to work effectively with other people.
• Excellent oral and written skills with a proven record of scientific contributions to the scientific community.
• At least 5-15 years of experience as a veterinary pathologist in the pharmaceutical business is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide scientific expertise to scientific staff of other departments as a member of cross-functional teams.
• Design, direct, and evaluate in vivo studies to determine the potential toxicity of experimental compounds in different species of animals (advanced endpoints).
• Integrates pathology data to generate a comprehensive toxicity report.
• Collaborate with toxicologists, pathologists and other functions to develop strategies for development compounds.
• Work in multidisciplinary teams to address regulatory queries.
• Serve or lead issue resolution teams and participate in due diligence.
• Comply with Corporate and Divisional policies and procedures.

Skills

DVM/PhD background

ACVP certification

Pharmacology/toxicology knowledge

Biological research experience

Supervisory abilities

Excellent communication

Pharmaceutical industry experience

Education

DVM or equivalent

PhD in pathology or related discipline

ACVP Board Certification

Job description

AbbVie is seeking a highly experienced veterinary pathologist to assess safety of experimental compounds across nonclinical safety models. You will lead cross-functional teams and contribute to the preparation of comprehensive Toxicology reports by integrating in vivo, in vitro, and in silico data.

The role requires DVM (or equivalent) with post-graduate veterinary pathology training, and often ACVP board certification or PhD in pathology, with 5–15 years in pharma.