Senior Director Pathology Team Lead, Clinical Pharmacology and Safety Sciences
AstraZeneca

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!

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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