Pathology Sr. Director

Pathology Senior Director – Digital Pathology & AI/ML The Senior Director role is within the Discovery and Toxicologic Pathology segment of Translational Safety Regulatory Sciences, focusing on digital pathology to accelerate computational pathology workflows and AI/ML model development across discovery programs. Key Responsibilities Ensure incoming pathology datasets are delivered according to defined data formats, metadata standards, and project requirements. Translate scientific and model development requirements into structured dataset preparation tasks with pathology scientists and pathologists. Validate imaging data, annotations, and metadata for suitability in downstream AI/ML model development, validation, and scientific analysis. Execute computational pathology workflows across AI model development and discovery projects, generating quantitative readouts that support discovery and program decisions on cloud-based data platforms. Identify opportunities to improve data workflows, tooling, and operational processes within computational pathology. Stay informed about emerging data management practices, digital pathology technologies, and AI data standards. Provide pathology expertise to the design and conduct of GLP and non-GLP nonclinical safety studies, supporting progression of discovery and development programs. Serve as a contributing author to pathology sections of regulatory documents such as INDs, NDAs/BLAs, IBs, and respond to Health Authority questions. Basic Qualifications DVM with 7years of pathology or toxicology experienceORMaster’s degree with 10years of pathology or toxicology experienceORBachelor’s degree with 12years of pathology or toxicology experience. Preferred Qualifications DVM, Board Certification in Veterinary Anatomic Pathology (DACVP or comparable) and PhD in pathology or toxicology. At least 15years’ experience in the pharmaceutical sector as a discovery or toxicologic pathologist, plus an additional 5years’ experience integrating pathology data into bioinformatics efforts. Experience in pathology data management within pharmaceutical environments. Experience working with large-scale imaging datasets (whole-slide images) and associated metadata in distributed or cloud environments and analysis outputs. Experience with annotation platforms, digital pathology pipelines, or whole-slide image analysis environments. Familiarity with IHC assay workflows and digital slide scanning. Experience interpreting target discovery pathology and toxicology studies. Strong problem-solving skills and a solution-oriented mindset for diagnosing and resolving data quality or workflow issues. Benefits & Compensation Annual base salary range: $249,288.85–$337,273.15USD (U.S. market). Additional compensation may include a discretionary annual bonus, stock-based long-term incentives, and a comprehensive benefits package covering health, dental, vision, retirement contributions, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, and paid time off. Location: The position is available in the specified job location and may support flexible work arrangements where applicable. #J-18808-Ljbffr