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Position	Principal Veterinary Pathologist
Organization/Company	Guidant
Location
Certification Required	Preferred, from ACVP
Minimum Degree Required	DVM; PhD preferred
Salary Range	Commensurate
Work Experience Required	Residency in veterinary anatomic pathology or equivalent
Posting Date	July 7, 2003

Principal Veterinary Pathologist

As a leading medical technology company, Guidant provides innovative, therapeutic medical solutions of distinctive value for our customers, patients and health care systems around the world. We research, manufacture and market systems for cardiac rhythm management, vascular intervention and cardiac/vascular surgery worldwide. In our industry, we have always been known for leadership and innovation, and for an organizational structure that allows employees freedom to grow. Come work with one of Fortune’s “100 Best Companies to Work For in America.”

The Veterinary Pathologist will play a key leadership role at Guidant. The broad-reaching responsibilities of this pathology position will encompass the analysis of the safety of implantable materials and devices in pre-clinical animal studies, human clinical trials, and post-market surveillance; evaluation of biomaterial and device safety for submission to regulatory agencies; and development and support of product evaluation methodologies and study protocols. The Veterinary Pathologist will be team oriented, possess a strong sense of diplomacy and demonstrated background of scientific strength, display confidence, focus and an earnest desire to enhance scientific growth with a strong sense of integrity. A thorough knowledge of Good Laboratory Practice regulations, ISO 9001 guidelines and AAALAC guidelines is required.

Responsibilities:

Construct new studies, methodologies and models
Ability to evaluate and interpret interactions between host tissues, biomaterials, device and drug therapies.
Provide consultation during early stage device development to minimize resources utilized and maximize relevant results.
Broad understanding of related differences to human applications and risk assessment.
Compile and complete accurate pathology data and write conclusive findings for reports and other regulatory agencies.
Generate interpretative evaluations of complex biomaterial and drug interactions and complications and inform necessary members of risks or hazards.
Assure process and procedures are in compliance with noted regulations.
Apply findings of research projects, tutorials and case studies to various print or media literature, conferences or forums.
Develop new design and format for evaluation tools and devices.
Work on large scale-problems that will impact design success or address future processes or technologies.
Work with senior management on developing and implementing innovative solutions to better define current methodologies

Qualifications:

Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Pathologist (ACVP) or similar accreditation preferred.
Excellent communication and writing skills
Strong research and analytical skills
Desire to stay current with industry trends and continuing educations with additional training and development

Education:

Must have a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree, with a residency in Veterinary Anatomic Pathology or equivalent.
Ph. D is strongly preferred

Guidant offers a company environment of market leadership, product innovation and personal growth, plus excellent benefits, including medical, dental, vision and life insurance, short and long-term disability, paid vacations and holidays, 401(k), retirement ESOP, annual bonus, paid year-end shut down, and tuition reimbursement.

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit a resume and complete a personal profile by visiting www.guidant.com/careers/jobs.shtml and clicking on Career Finder.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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