Associate Director of Pathology

Description Ionis is seeking a talented and highly motivated Pathologist within the Preclinical Development Department to provide strategic scientific leadership in the assessment of nonclinical safety of candidate medicines. The Preclinical Development Department includes highly collaborative scientists who provide a supportive environment that fosters growth and learning. Key responsibilities include: 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 interactions Demonstrated 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 NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. PRINCIPALS ONLY. Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and all its subsidiaries are proud to be EEO employers. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr