When it comes to saving lives, we need talented heroes

Toxicological Pathologists
Ware - Hertfordshire, South East England

At GlaxoSmithKline, we understand that the fewer barriers there are, the better our work can be. That’s why we encourage our strong UK team of Toxicological Pathologists to take a more autonomous role when assessing the safety profile of our key compounds. It means they enjoy a greater sense of ownership in helping to take new assets to market.

Then there’s our brand new state-of-the-art facility on the R&D Ware site, the international profile of our products, and a pipeline of 149 pharmaceutical and vaccine projects that’s the envy of the Industry. Of course, the size of the team itself also gives pathologists the freedom to grow and develop. In addition, a Project Pathologist model has recently been implemented where you will find yourself fully aligned with the projects with full accountability & exposure, being the first port of call for pathology issues throughout the lifetime of allocated projects. The diversity of projects you would be involved with is a unique opportunity to develop your expertise and work across a number of therapeutic areas, especially biopharmaceuticals, respiratory, inflammation and neurology from the earliest stages through to marketing.

In short, for highly motivated veterinary graduates experienced in histopathology, there’s really no better place to be.

Responsible for assessing the safety of novel compounds, you’ll undertake routine and investigative studies to evaluate drug candidates within the Regulatory environment, while also supporting a variety of Discovery Research programmes. As well as applying your histopathology expertise, you’ll get involved in molecular pathology and mechanistic investigations. In addition, you’ll enjoy the opportunity to build your skills in drug development as a project specialist and through peer review. For appropriate candidates there are also opportunities to develop line management / leadership and business skills.

You will be a flexible, highly motivated veterinary graduate with a sound knowledge of toxicological pathology. In addition, skills in research and/or pathology-related disciplines, awareness of current developments in molecular pathology and a keen problem-solving mind will be essential. A postgraduate qualification (FRCPath or DipECVP / DipACVP) in pathology is preferred but training will be provided as necessary.

This is a truly remarkable opportunity to develop your career beyond traditional boundaries, and play a central role in the creation of drugs that will enable people around the world to lead longer, healthier, happier lives.

If you’re ready for this challenge, please contact, under strict confidentiality via email: pathology.recruitment@gsk.com and we will contact you.

Closing date for applications: 24th November 2009.

For more information visit www.science.gsk.com

GSK is proud to promote an open culture, encouraging people to be themselves and giving their ideas a chance to flourish. GSK is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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