Senior Director Clinical Pathologist, Clinical Pharmacology and Safety Sciences
AstraZeneca

Job Title: Senior Director Clinical Pathologist, Clinical Pharmacology and Safety Sciences

Introduction to role:

Join our dedicated Research & Development team in Biopharmaceuticals R&D as a Senior Director Clinical Pathologist. This is your chance to make a meaningful impact on patients' lives! Reporting to the Global Head of Pathology, you will be integral to developing and implementing clinical pathology strategies, incorporating new safety models, expanded omics analysis and AI into the pathology workflows.

Accountabilities:

In this role, you will foster a culture of continuous improvement and scientific curiosity. You will collaborate with the pathology leadership team to integrate clinical pathology findings with anatomic pathology findings, clinical endpoints, and other relevant scientific information. You will develop networks for the team to drive collaborative research and operational innovations in the efficacy and safety space. You will demonstrate extensive knowledge of clinical pathology in support of drug discovery & development. You will also build and influence networks across the pharmaceutical industry, including academic and industrial CRO partners, competitors, and regulatory agencies.

Essential Skills/Experience:

• DVM and ACVP or ECVCP board certification in clinical pathology required. PhD in pathology, toxicology or related disciplines is desirable.
• 10+ years of experience required in the toxicologic pathology area.
• Significant experience in new modalities (cell and gene therapies, CART, ADCs...) and with drug development (Senior Director only).
• Significant experience in clinical pathology across drug modalities and therapy areas in support of drug development within the pharmaceutical industry and/or CROs.
• Excellent communication skills and strong scientific track record with publications in high quality journals.
• Broad cross-species clinical pathology expertise in laboratory animals.
• Strong familiarity with complementary data sets (e.g. anatomic pathology, investigative pathology endpoints, liquid biomarkers).
• Highly effective written and communication skills with the ability to clearly convey complex clinical pathology data to a wide range of stakeholders.
• Demonstrated highly developed collaborative working and ability to lead within a matrix organization.
• Ability to act as an external ambassador and to influence external organizations to enhance the image and reputation of AstraZeneca.
  

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.

At AstraZeneca, we follow the science to explore and innovate. We are working towards treating, preventing, modifying and even curing some of the world's most complex diseases. Here we have the potential to grow our pipeline and positively impact the lives of billions of patients around the world. We are committed to making a difference. We have built our business around our passion for science. Now we are fusing data and technology with the latest scientific innovations to achieve the next wave of breakthroughs.

Are you ready to join a team that unlocks the power of what science can do? Are you ready to continuously learn and try new things? If your passion is science and you want to be part of a team that makes a bigger impact on patients' lives, then there's no better place to be.

Apply now to be part of our dedicated Research & Development team!

The annual base pay (or hourly rate of compensation) for this position ranges from $265,780 -$398,671 USD Annual. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours. Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition, our positions offer a short-term incentive bonus opportunity; eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program (salaried roles), to receive a retirement contribution (hourly roles), and commission payment eligibility (sales roles). Benefits offered included a qualified retirement program [401(k) plan]; paid vacation and holidays; paid leaves; and, health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans. Additional details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.

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