Veterinary Pathologist, CNS & Device Interface (GLP)

Neuralink; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 111,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity (RSUs)

401(k) plan

Medical insurance

Paid holidays

Meals provided

Parental leave

Flexible time off

Job summary

Neuralink is seeking a Veterinary Pathologist to support preclinical programs, delivering diagnostic, analytical, and regulatory pathology expertise for brain-computer interface safety data. You will perform necropsies, tissue evaluations, and host reports suitable for GLP study submissions to FDA regulatory bodies.

Collaborating with engineering, regulatory, and animal care teams, you will help design studies, ensure 21 CFR Part 58 compliance, maintain SOPs, and mentor junior staff while

Qualifications

• DVM/VMD or equivalent degree required.
• ACVP Diplomate or eligible to sit for the certifying exam required.
• Experience in GLP-regulated preclinical environments preferred.
• Proficiency in gross necropsy, tissue processing, and microscopic histopathology for CNS/implanted devices beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Perform necropsies, tissue collection, and histopathologic evaluation for preclinical studies focusing on device-tissue interfaces and CNS responses.
• Interpret findings and prepare regulatory-quality pathology reports for GLP studies and regulatory submissions (IDE/PMA).
• Collaborate with study directors, veterinarians, engineers, and regulatory teams on study design and endpoints.
• Ensure GLP compliance (21 CFR Part 58), tracking, SOPs, QA audits, and documentation.

Skills

Regulatory pathology experience

Histopathology expertise

GLP knowledge

Communication skills

Education

DVM/VMD or equivalent degree

ACVP board certification or eligibility

Job description

Neuralink is seeking a Veterinary Pathologist to support preclinical programs, delivering diagnostic, analytical, and regulatory pathology expertise for brain-computer interface safety data. You will perform necropsies, tissue evaluations, and host reports suitable for GLP study submissions to FDA regulatory bodies.

Collaborating with engineering, regulatory, and animal care teams, you will help design studies, ensure 21 CFR Part 58 compliance, maintain SOPs, and mentor junior staff while