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Scientific Director - Pathologist (Veterinary Anatomic Pathologist)

Employer
GSK
Location
Collegeville, Pennsylvania
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Sep 29, 2022

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Sector
Science, Pharmaceutical, Physicians/Nurses
Organization Type
Corporate
Jobseeker Type
Professional
Are you looking for a high-profile scientific role? At GSK you will have the opportunity to provide toxicologic, comparative/translational, and investigative pathology expertise to drug discovery and development. If so, this Scientific Director- Pathologist role could be an exciting opportunity to explore.

As Scientific Director-Pathology, you will join a team of veterinary anatomic and clinical pathology scientists, conduct the pathology phases of preclinical studies and evaluate data that support target validation, translationally relevant efficacy research, toxicology, and clinical biomarkers in collaboration with other scientific disciplines. You will be responsible for supporting potential drug targets and drug discovery projects assigned to you, with scientific engagement from early discovery through full development and regulatory approval. You will also be encouraged to develop your own area of sub-specialization to provide internal consulting expertise across projects, and present and publish in areas that support GSK's scientific interests and your career.

This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities in an enterprising and empowered scientific environment to progress YOUR career. These responsibilities include some of the following:

  • Contribute to the design of in-vivo studies and provide histopathological microscopic examination, interpretation (including correlation with clinical pathology, organ weight and other data) and reporting of investigative, exploratory and regulatory toxicology studies on candidate compounds to characterize safety or efficacy and enable decision-making or risk assessment in support of advancing these compounds to patients.
  • Apply comparative pathobiologic expertise to support target selection, target validation, animal model development, non-animal alternative models, discovery safety and efficacy to improve candidate quality, reduce late stage attrition and improve translation between preclinical and clinical findings
  • Apply digital pathology platforms and molecular pathology techniques (IHC, ISH, image analysis), in conjunction with histology scientists to strengthen quantitative approaches to pathobiology and biomarker delivery
  • Serve as Project Pathologist on assigned compounds, targets, and therapeutic areas, providing Pathology Peer Review for aligned toxicology studies and expert pathology or subspecialty advice to Study Directors, Toxicology External Study Monitors, Project Team Members, Project Specialists to facilitate appropriate and timely decision making concerning GSK compounds.
  • Collaborate with scientists in In Vivo In Vitro Translation (IVIVT), Discovery Research Units, Experimental Medicine and other areas of R&D to apply new technologies that improve translation of drug discovery and development findings toward clinical advancement
  • Partner with colleagues in the Histology and Clinical Pathology Teams to ensure timely delivery of high-quality project support
  • Pursue continuing professional development and share knowledge, expertise and mentorship with others in order to ensure scientific integrity and progression of vision and mission
  • Provide expert pathology advice to In Vivo Science and Delivery colleagues to ensure the highest standards of animal welfare are maintained.
  • Contribute to the evaluation of safety data on potential in-licensing candidates in order to assess their suitability for further development by GSK.
  • Where appropriate, serve on multi-disciplinary program or project teams and oversee the progression of the project development plan at all phases according to project timelines and expectations for the role.
  • Ensure that all activities are carried out to the principles of GLP and to national and Company regulatory standards where applicable. Comply with all appropriate environmental health and safety regulations to ensure a safe working environment


Why you?

Basic Qualifications:

We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals:
  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent veterinary medical degree
  • Residency or other specialized training in Veterinary Pathology (anatomic)
  • Board certification in Veterinary Pathology (ACVP, ECVP, FRCPath, or equivalent)
  • Specialization in Toxicologic Pathology, Comparative Pathobiology, or Investigative Pathology.


Preferred Qualifications:

If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus:
  • PhD or MS in Pathology or closely related biomedical science
  • Experience in one or more of these areas: toxicologic pathology, comparative pathology, animal models of human disease, non-animal model alternatives, digital pathology and image analysis, molecular pathology and related investigative methods, immunopathology or genetic basis of disease, bioimaging, biomarkers, organ or system based pathobiology expertise, drug discovery and drug development
  • Proven collaboration and communication skills with scientists in other disciplines


  • *LI-GSK

    At GSK, we have already delivered unprecedented change over the past four years, improving R&D, becoming a leader inConsumer Health, strengthening our leadership, and transforming our commercial execution. Now, we're making the biggestchanges we've made to our business in over 20 years.We're on track to separate and create two new companies in 2022:New GSK with a leading portfolio of vaccines and specialty medicines as well as R&D based on immune system and geneticsscience; and a new world-leading consumer healthcare company of loved and trusted brands.​



    With new ambition comes new purpose. For New GSK, this is to unite science, talent and technology to get ahead of diseasetogether - all with the clear ambition of delivering human health impact; stronger and more sustainable shareholder returns; andas a new GSK where outstanding people thrive.​



    Getting ahead means preventing disease as well as treating it. How we do all this is through our people and our culture. A culturethat isambitious for patients- so we deliver what matters better and faster;accountable for impact- with clear ownership ofgoals and support to succeed; andwhere we do the right thing. So, if you're ready to improve the lives of billions, join us at thisexciting moment in our journey. Join our challenge to get Ahead Together.​



GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose - to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together - so we can positively impact the health of billions of people and deliver stronger, more sustainable shareholder returns - as an organisation where people can thrive. Getting ahead means preventing disease as well as treating it, and we aim to impact the health of 2.5 billion people around the world in the next 10 years.

Our success absolutely depends on our people. While getting ahead of disease together is about our ambition for patients and shareholders, it's also about making GSK a place where people can thrive. We want GSK to be a workplace where everyone can feel a sense of belonging and thrive as set out in our Equal and Inclusive Treatment of Employees policy. We're committed to being more proactive at all levels so that our workforce reflects the communities we work and hire in, and our GSK leadership reflects our GSK workforce.

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