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Director Level Toxicologic (Anatomic) Pathologist – Cambridge, MA

The position involves implementing innovative drug development strategies across the project lifecycle. The director leads and empowers an interdisciplinary team and drives scientific, functional, and technical communities around deep expertise in toxicologic pathology.

• Generate and evaluate GLP and non-GLP pathology data for assigned studies.
• Provide leadership in pathology laboratories, including electron microscopy in preclinical safety.
• Sit on scientific boards, project teams, and advisory committees, serving as preclinical safety representative when required.
• Participate in study design and implement new procedures to improve operations.
• Make recommendations for an annual budget and assist in training other pathologists.
• Lead complex design projects requiring advanced interpretive experience and knowledge.
• Review and analyze data at study conclusion and determine target organ toxicity.
• Engage in international expert projects and monitor pathology procedures/data performed by outside contractors.
• Assist in special technical projects requiring managerial coordination.

• DVM degree (or equivalent).
• Pathology training with ACVP or ECVP board certification.
• Minimum 10+ years relevant experience.
• Deep expertise in toxicologic/investigative pathology, nonclinical toxicology study design and interpretation.
• Ability to synthesize complex molecular datasets (RNA‑seq, proteomics, spatial transcriptomics) within context of tissue biology.
• Strong cross‑functional influence and comfort in governance forums and matrixed teams.
• Commitment to scientific rigor, clear data storytelling, and continuous improvement.

• Post‑graduate training (PhD, MPH, master’s in data science or related degree).
• Experience with carcinogenicity study design, evaluation, and interpretation in drug development context.

Salary range: $204,400–$379,600 per year. Final salary is determined by skills, experience, and periodic reviews. Employees may qualify for performance‑based cash incentive and annual equity awards. Benefits include health, life and disability coverage, 401(k) with company contribution and match, and generous time‑off package.