Veterinary Pathologist #26278

Lexicon is a biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering and developing breakthrough treatments for human disease located in The Woodlands, Texas.  We currently have five drug candidates in development for autoimmune disease, carcinoid syndrome, diabetes, glaucoma and irritable bowel syndrome, all of which were discovered by our world class research team.  We have used our proprietary gene knockout technology to identify more than 100 promising drug targets.  We focus drug discovery efforts on these biologically-validated targets to create our extensive pipeline of clinical and preclinical programs. Lexicon employees are inspired by the idea that their work can improve patients' lives and we know that our employees are important to the success of our mission.  We are dedicated to making Lexicon a great place to work by providing employees with the benefits, services, and programs which will allow them to reach their full potential.

We are currently recruiting for a Board Certified Veterinary Pathologist in our Woodlands, Texas office.

Job Summary:

The successful candidate will actively participate in the discovery/characterization of novel drug targets, and in the pre-clinical development and safety assessment of novel therapeutic agents.  The incumbent will interact with innovative scientists in several therapeutic areas, including functional genomics, endocrinology, cardiovascular diseases, immunology, and ophthalmology. This individual will be a senior member of the DMPK/Toxicology/Pathology Department and work closely with toxicologists providing expert  analysis and interpretation of pathology findings from toxicology studies.  An additional objective is to integrate in vivo test results with clinical and anatomic pathology findings in order to characterize complex phenotypes.  Our veternary pathologists have access to in-house facilities for histology, immunohistochemistry, in situ hybridization, clinical pathology, and knockout mouse models.  We are looking for a discovery oriented research pathologist who is an effective communicator, and an enthusiastic collaborator, able to exercise independent judgment in establishing approaches and methods related to pathology in a stimulating team-based environment.  The successful candidate should have strong technical writing skills and a desire to master current knowledge in pertinent fields.  In addition, this position could include managerial and supervisory responsibilities at a senior level.

Qualifications

• DVM or equivalent
• Diplomate ACVP Required
• Minimum 3 years experience in toxicological pathology
• Proficiency with basic computer skills and data analysis
• Excellent communication (both written and verbal) and organization skills and the ability to write accurate, concise pathology reports and phenotype project summaries
• Ability to prepare reports, scientific manuscripts and deliver presentations
• Ability to function autonomously in a multidisciplinary team environment 

To apply, please e-mail your resume to:  opportunities@lexpharma.com

For additional information about Lexicon and its programs, please visit www.lexpharma.com.

Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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