Biogen · 11 hours ago
Scientific Director, Pathology
Cambridge, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$220K/yr - $303K/yr
12+ years expBiogen is seeking a motivated and passionate individual to join our team as a Director, Pathology. This role is integral to our mission of delivering transformative and safe drugs to patients by providing veterinary toxicologic pathology expertise across our diverse portfolio.
BiotechnologyHealth CareNeuroscienceTherapeutics
Responsibilities
Provide pathology expertise to the design and conduct of GLP and non-GLP nonclinical safety studies to enable progression of discovery and development programs to decision points
Conduct pathology peer reviews and provide expert evaluation of clinical and anatomic pathology data to inform study results and conclusions; conduct primary pathology evaluations as needed
Review anatomic and clinical pathology reports; review integrated toxicology reports for finalization
Serve as a contributing author to pathology sections of regulatory documents such as INDs, NDA/BLAs, IBs, and respond to Health Authority questions
Contribute to and/or lead the communication of safety study results and conclusions to program teams and internal and external stakeholders
Provide comparative medical perspective to drug development teams regarding the clinical relevance of findings from nonclinical safety assessment studies
Contribute to initiatives aimed at improving the efficiency of pathology processes and procedures, including collaborative efforts with CRO partners
Consult with colleagues on pathology-related results and investigate unexpected findings
Participate in business development and due diligence evaluations for potential in-licensing, partnerships, and acquisitions of external assets
Collaborate with colleagues on the design of investigative toxicology plans and studies
Participate in or lead Nonclinical Safety cross-functional initiatives and special purpose subteams to address emerging trends or new approaches in toxicology and pathology
Qualification
Required
DVM or equivalent; MS/PhD preferred or significant research experience in a relevant scientific discipline
12+ years of veterinary anatomic pathology post-graduate experience in the biopharmaceutical or contract research industry
Board certification in veterinary pathology (DACVP or equivalent) required
Ability and experience as a toxicologic pathologist to support discovery and/or development programs
Experience with multiple modalities, including oligonucleotides, small molecules, biologics, and antibody-drug conjugates
Proven leadership, organizational, and time management skills, including the ability to collaboratively interact effectively with internal/external colleagues and experts for the review of anatomic pathology
Must possess good communication and technical writing skills, capable of engaging in scientific dialogue among large groups of scientists, senior management, and external scientific experts
Ability to express views and opinions, listen, and accept conflicting points of view
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life insurances
Fitness & Wellness programs including a fitness reimbursement
Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance
A minimum of 15 days of paid vacation and an additional end-of-year shutdown time off (Dec 26-Dec 31)
Up to 12 company paid holidays + 3 paid days off for Personal Significance
80 hours of sick time per calendar year
Paid Maternity and Parental Leave benefit
401(k) program participation with company matched contributions
Employee stock purchase plan
Tuition reimbursement of up to $10,000 per calendar year
Employee Resource Groups participation
Company
Biogen
Biogen is an American biotechnology company that provides therapeutics for neurological, autoimmune, and rare diseases.
Founded in 1978Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.5BKey Investors
JP Morgan
2023-08-28Post Ipo Debt· $1.5B
1991-09-27IPO
Leadership Team
Robin C. Kramer
Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
Priya Singhal
Executive Vice President, Head of Development
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