Veterinary pathologist

Job description

Veterinary Pathologist – Genomic Medicine Unit

We are seeking a highly motivated Veterinary Pathologist to join the Genomics Medicine Unit and play a lead role in providing scientific expertise to the early safety assessment of potential genetic medicines in a variety of disease areas including neuromuscular, CNS, metabolic and renal. The successful candidate should possess an in depth understanding of anatomic pathology and have experience in critically evaluating results of exploratory and GLP-compliant toxicology and safety studies. 

Specifically the remit of the candidate will be:

·  Pathology evaluation of non-GLP and GLP Toxicology studies from lead identification stage through IND filing.
·  Peer review of non-GLP and GLP toxicology gene therapy studies.
·  Scientific leadership in the design, conduct and interpretation of pathology endpoints for animal model development, target identification/validation, and nonclinical biomarker development studies
·  Manage toxicology/pathology related program specific plans and timelines
·  Collaboration with Biomarker scientists to identify translational safety biomarkers for use in clinical studies
·  Participation in regulatory submission document preparation, poster presentations and scientific publications

Qualifications:

·  DVM or equivalent in veterinary anatomic pathology with Board Certification of American College of Veterinary Pathology
·  5 -10 years of work experience in Discovery and/or Toxicologic pathology in the pharmaceutical/biotechnology sector including the conduct of GLP peer reviews
·  Knowledge of GLP compliance and relevant FDA guidance documents.
·  Demonstrated excellence in oral and written communication skills, including authorship of regulated pathology reports

Sanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law.

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