Director, Clinical Pathologist Preclinical Safety

Welcome to Novartis, a global healthcare company that is dedicated to discovering, developing, and delivering innovative treatments to improve and extend people's lives. We are currently seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director, Clinical Pathologist Preclinical Safety to join our team. In this role, you will play a critical role in ensuring the safety and efficacy of our preclinical drug candidates. As a leader in our Preclinical Safety team, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on drug development and patient care. We are looking for a passionate and driven individual with a strong background in clinical pathology and preclinical safety to join our dynamic and collaborative team. If you are ready to take on this exciting and challenging role, we invite you to apply and be a part of our mission to reimagine medicine.

Lead the Preclinical Safety team in evaluating and interpreting preclinical safety data to support drug development and ensure the safety and efficacy of our drug candidates.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement preclinical studies to assess the safety of new drug compounds.

Develop and maintain standard operating procedures and protocols for preclinical safety assessment.

Provide scientific expertise and guidance on preclinical safety issues to support decision making and risk management.

Review and analyze preclinical study data, prepare reports, and present findings to internal and external stakeholders.

Keep up-to-date with advancements and changes in the field of clinical pathology and preclinical safety, and apply learnings to improve processes and methodologies.

Develop and maintain relationships with external experts and organizations to stay informed on industry best practices and standards.

Mentor and train team members on best practices for preclinical safety assessment and data interpretation.

Collaborate with regulatory agencies to ensure compliance with regulations and guidelines related to preclinical safety.

Contribute to the development and implementation of preclinical safety strategies for new drug candidates.

Coordinate and manage preclinical safety studies conducted at external contract research organizations.

Support the development of regulatory submissions and provide responses to regulatory inquiries related to preclinical safety.

Participate in cross-functional teams and provide valuable input on preclinical safety considerations in drug development.

Continuously assess and improve processes and methodologies for preclinical safety assessment.

Represent the company at conferences and meetings to share expertise and promote Novartis as a leader in preclinical safety.

Novartis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.