Bristol-Myers Squibb
Title:  Sr. Principal Vet Pathologist
Location:  New Brunswick, NJ

The Drug Safety Evaluation department of Bristol-Myers Squibb in New Brunswick, NJ has a current opening for a creative and dynamic anatomic pathologist at the Senior Principal Veterinary Pathologist level.

POSITION DESCRIPTION: 

• Interacts with colleagues, i.e., project team representatives, study directors, and pathologists, in all phases of toxicology study conduct including design, protocol development, and reporting.
• Performs gross and microscopic examinations of animal tissues, interprets findings, and investigates the significance of clinical pathology, organ weight, necropsy, and/or histopathology data from toxicology studies to drug registration and safety.
• Conducts pathology peer reviews.
• Ensures compliance with GLPs, SOPs, safety, and animal welfare guidelines and state and federal regulations applicable to functional area or laboratory.
• Presents results to project teams and management.
• Provides technical and/or scientific expertise in the selection, evaluation, and application of potential biomarkers of toxicity.
• Provides consultation on unusual or complex anatomic pathology findings.
• Trains, supervises necropsy/histology technicians in new laboratory procedures and investigative methodologies and may manage the operation of a specific laboratory or function.
• Contributes/collaborates in investigative/hypothesis-driven projects including project design, implementation, data interpretation, and follow-up study design to resolve toxicology-related issue.
• Provides scientific expertise in anatomic pathology and comprehensive knowledge of pathophysiology and comparative disease to interpret diverse data sets, impact issue resolution, and influence development programs.
• Utilizes technical awareness or experience in specialized pathology techniques, such as immunohistochemistry, image analysis, electron microscopy, biomarker development, genetically modified animal markers, and/or molecular biology to support investigative projects designed to resolve toxicity issues.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS: 

• D.V.M. or equivalent.
• Post-doctoral training (M.S. or Ph.D). Diplomate, ACVP or equivalent.
• Minimum of 7 years of postdoctoral combined experience in industry and academia.
• Knowledge of GLPs and animal welfare regulations.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in both oral and written communication of ideas and complex concepts.
• Experience in using routine desktop computer applications and computerized pathology data collection systems.

To apply for this position, go online to http://bms.com/careers/Pages/home.aspx and register to view current career openings and apply to Job Number #900717.

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Bristol-Myers Squibb Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

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