Sr Director, Research Veterinary Pathology

Veranex; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Veranex invites a senior veterinary pathologist to join the US Research Pathology team in Atlanta. You will provide people management, strategic business support, technical leadership and hands-on participation in preclinical studies.

The role requires a DVM with ACVP, 10+ years of experience including remote team leadership, and a proven track record in medical device pathology. Domestic travel up to 20% is expected.

Qualifications

• Must hold Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree with ACVP certification in Veterinary Pathology.
• Proven experience leading pathology teams and coordinating cross-functional stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage pathology studies across preclinical programs.
• Develop and implement pathology SOPs to ensure reproducibility and quality.
• Oversee budgeting and resource allocation for the pathology department.
• Mentor and develop Pathologist Technicians and remote staff.
• Oversee macroscopic and microscopic tissue evaluation and interpretation of studies.
• Coordinate and supervise necropsies and tissue handling procedures.
• Oversee report writing detailing study findings and integrating data into reports.
• Provide scientific input for experimental design and study planning.

Skills

People management

Project management

Team leadership

Scientific communication

Education

DVM/ACVP Veterinary Pathology

Job description

Veranex’s mission as an Innovation CRO is to improve patient outcomes by accelerating our clients’ innovations to market. As the world’s only end-to-end professional services firm focused on MedTech, we take clients’ Vision to Velocity through our comprehensive service portfolio, with expertise in human centered design and product development, preclinical and clinical research, regulatory affairs, and market access and reimbursement consulting.

About This Role

Veranex has an exciting opportunity to join the US Research Pathology team. You will provide people management, strategic business support, technical leadership and hands‑on participation in preclinical research studies.

What You Will Do

• Drive the development of pathology research operating procedures to assure reproducible and high-quality output.
• Develop both short-term and long-term project management execution strategies to assure compliance and client satisfaction.
• Foster strong client relationships at both the project and senior/executive level to promote client retention and enhance prospective business opportunities.
• Establish and manage departmental budget.
• Manage and develop a team of Pathologist Technicians in Worcester, MA lab and a remote Veterinary Pathologist, and contractors as needed to ensure performance meets and/or exceeds business objectives.
• Participate in and oversee work of team members engaged in macroscopic and microscopic tissue evaluation and interpretation of assigned studies.
• Perform and oversee gross and microscopic evaluation of tissues, recording results, preparing reports delineating pathological findings, and assisting with necropsy supervision.
• Participate in and oversee writing of comprehensive report narratives detailing all test article effects. As needed, work with study directors to ensure data is accurately integrated into study reports.
• Oversee surgery‑histology coordination, including but not limited to validation of tissues to be harvested, harvesting and fixation procedures for each study, and delivery of information to surgeons and technicians.
• Provide scientific expertise for experimental design and other aspects of research studies as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in veterinary medicine and ACVP certification in Veterinary Pathology
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant work experience, including 5 years' experience as a people manager overseeing remote teams
• Medical Device Pathology Experience Preferred.
• 20% travel requirement, primarily domestic. Travel is required at least once a month and potentially more if necessary.

Location

• This is a fully onsite position in Atlanta, GA

Veranex is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination of any kind. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard for race, color, religion or belief, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or gender expression), sexual orientation, parental or marital status, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, national, social, or ethnic origin, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The company is not able to sponsor visas or provide employment-based immigration sponsorship for this role now or in the future.