Senior Director Pathology Team Lead, Clinical Pharmacology and Safety Sciences
 

Introduction to role:

Join our dedicated Research & Development team in Biopharmaceuticals R&D as a Senior Director Pathology Team Lead. You will manage a dynamic team of toxicological pathologists, supporting discovery efficacy and safety across all therapy areas and modalities in AstraZeneca. You will be integral to developing and implementing pathology strategies, incorporating new safety models, expanded omics analysis and AI image analysis into the pathology workflows. This is your chance to make a meaningful impact on patients' lives!
 

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 pathology findings with biomarker data, clinical endpoints, and other relevant scientific information. You will develop networks for the team to drive collaborative research and operational innovations. You will demonstrate extensive knowledge of toxicological pathology in support of drug discovery & development. You will also build and influence networks across the pharmaceutical industry, including academic and industrial partners, competitors, and regulatory agencies.
 

Essential Skills/Experience:

DVM and international (ACVP/ECVP) board certification required. PhD in pathology, toxicology or related disciplines is a plus

10+ years of experience required in the toxicologic pathology area

Significant experience in toxicologic pathology across drug modalities and therapy areas in support of drug development within the pharmaceutical industry

Excellent communication skills and strong scientific track record with publications in high quality journals

Broad cross-species toxicologic pathology expertise with experience of histopathological evaluation and/or peer review

Strong familiarity with complementary data sets (e.g. clinical pathology, Investigative pathology endpoints)

Highly effective written and communication skills with the ability to clearly convey complex 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 organisations to enhance the image and reputation of AstraZeneca

Previous managerial experience in pathology with proven ability to lead, mentor, motivate and develop others
 

At AstraZeneca, we follow the science to explore and innovate. We are committed to making a difference by fusing data and technology with the latest scientific innovations to achieve the next wave of breakthroughs. We celebrate our successes and failures along the way, driven by our shared belief in what science can do. We are always learning from those living with diseases and harnessing digital, data science & AI to fast-forward our research. This is an environment where exploration and curiosity thrives. 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.

Ready to make a meaningful impact? Apply now!

Date Posted

18-Sep-2024

Closing Date

30-Oct-2024Our mission is to build an inclusive and equitable environment. We want people to feel they belong at AstraZeneca and Alexion, starting with our recruitment process. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of characteristics. We offer reasonable adjustments/accommodations to help all candidates to perform at their best. If you have a need for any adjustments/accommodations, please complete the section in the application form.

AstraZeneca requires all US employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 but will consider requests for reasonable accommodations as required by applicable law.