Tuesday, October 15, 2013

Sr. Veterinary Investigator/Pathologist

Working in cross-functional team environments, the Senior/Principal Pathologist will represent the Drug Safety & Disposition Group in project teams, providing scientific expertise for safety/toxicology programs. The Pathologist will supervise aspects of study activities at Merial clinical sites; independently perform, e-record and e-report gross and microscopic histopathologic evaluations; and integrate toxicological, anatomical and clinical pathology data from safety/toxicology studies for diagnostic and risk assessment purposes. The Pathologist will also prepare technical reviews and position papers to address issues pertaining to drug safety. He or she will represent the Drug Safety & Disposition in the Pharmacovigilance Task Force and Merial in presentations to Regulatory Authorities on issues related to safety.

Major responsibilities include, but not limited to, the following:


1. Participating in project teams as assigned.

2. Supporting the design of protocols to evaluate safety of products in target species; designing

mechanistic toxicology programs.

3. Conducting and reporting gross and histologic evaluations in safety/toxicology studies;

interpreting and synthesizing clinical and anatomic pathology data, ensuring the proper

reflection of findings in study reports.

4. Monitoring adverse experiences associated with products in development and issues updates.

5. Providing oversight for the clinical aspects of pharmacovigilance for assigned

products/projects and provides reports as required.

6. Representing the company in presentations to Regulatory Authorities on issues related to safety

and prepares data reviews or position papers to resolve regulatory issues pertaining to drug

safety.

7. Ensuring GLP compliance, where required; ensuring appropriate monitoring in safety studies and

that all studies, whether conducted within the company or with independent investigators, are

conducted according to appropriate scientific standards and in accordance with legal

requirements.

11.Developing a thorough working knowledge of the safety of assigned in-line products and serving

as a resource in this regard.

12.Coordinating the archiving of pathology specimens.


The incumbent may be required to travel on company business to monitor trials attend meetings, visit scientific personnel at research facilities and universities and visit investigators in locations.


Qualifications

DVM/VMD and certification by American College of Veterinary Pathologists;

Understanding of Good Laboratory Practices and regulatory requirements for drug development;

A command of toxico-pathology and animal husbandry;

Three-plus years of experience in reporting large and small animal safety/toxicology studies;

Ability to critically analyze, synthesize, interpret and communicate data in written and oral

formats to internal and external audiences; and

Good interpersonal skills to ensure effective contributions to multi-disciplinary product

development teams.

CRO experience or PhD in a toxicology-related area, are pluses.


Level dependent upon experience.


Merial is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.


To all recruitment firms: Merial does not accept agency/search firm referrals for this posting, or other postings, without prior written permission from Merial Human Resources. Merial is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.


Due to tracking regulations, only resumes submitted directly via http://myhr.sanofi.com for internal employees and www.merial.us/Careers for external applicants will be considered.


Merial is a world-leading, innovation-driven animal health company, providing a comprehensive range of products to enhance the health, well-being and performance of a wide range of animals. Merial employs approximately 5,600 people and operates in more than 150 countries worldwide. Merial is a Sanofi company. For more information, please see www.merial.com


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Merial Limited is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.






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