Associate Director of Pathology (Carlsbad)

Associate Director of Pathology

• Conduct histopathology review of internal and outsourced non-GLP and GLP research, pharmacology, and toxicology studies and provide interpretation that integrates all study data
• Serve as nonclinical safety representative on cross‑functional project teams based on interest
• Contribute to the design of non‑GLP and GLP nonclinical studies
• Provide strategic input on the nonclinical toxicology and regulatory approach for IND‑enabling packages and for clinical stage programs
• Author nonclinical sections of regulatory documents (e.g. IB, IND, NDA, DSUR, etc) and represent Ionis in meetings with regulatory authorities
• Assess mechanism(s) of toxicity to determine clinical relevance and impact
• Communicate pathology and nonclinical safety findings, interpretation, and impact to teams and governance committees
• Represent Ionis externally (e.g. at scientific meetings and/or through participation in industry consortia, working groups, and/or professional societies)
• Publish findings in high impact peer‑reviewed journal

Requirements

• DVM (or equivalent)
• PhD in pathology, toxicology, or related life sciences discipline
• Board‑certification in anatomic pathology (e.g. ACVP, ECVP)
• At least 5 years of experience in toxicologic pathology of multiple species in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology field with a focus on IND‑enabling packages and beyond
• Experience with digital pathology and image analysis is a plus
• Experience with regulatory submissions and interactionsDemonstrated strong decision‑making and problem‑solving skills
• Team player with proven interpersonal and communication skills
• Dedication to life‑long learning and professional development

The pay scale for this position is $169,000 to $237,000.

Reference requisition #IONIS003712.

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