Senior Principal Pathologist
AbbVie
September 03, 2026
Remote friendly (North Chicago, IL)
United States
$160,500 - $305,000 USD yearly
Medical Affairs
The primary function is to assess the safety of experimental compounds by evaluating their effects across available nonclinical safety models. Act as a scientific subject matter expert for preclinical safety data for other AbbVie departments as a member of cross-functional project teams. Develop and conduct portions of study protocols that deal with anatomic and clinical pathology, including collection/evaluation of gross, microscopic, ultrastructural, and clinical pathology data and preparation of comprehensive reports correlating these data. Integrate data from in vivo studies, in vitro models, and in silico predictions to generate comprehensive safety assessments for early drug development programs.
Responsibilities:
- Provide scientific expertise to staff of other departments as a member of cross-functional teams.
- Design, direct, and evaluate in vivo studies to determine potential toxicity in different animal species, including advanced endpoints (molecular pathology, ultrastructure, imaging, -omics, etc.).
- Integrate anatomic pathology, clinical pathology, and other findings to generate pathology reports as part of Toxicology reports.
- Partner with toxicologists, pathologists, and other functions to develop optimal strategies to address toxicology issues and select/advance development compounds.
- Function in multidisciplinary teams to address regulatory queries.
- Serve and/or lead issue resolution teams and participate in due diligence teams.
- Ensure compliance with applicable Corporate and Divisional policies and procedures.
Qualifications:
- DVM (or equivalent) plus post graduate training in veterinary pathology.
- Board Certification in Veterinary Anatomic Pathology (ACVP or equivalent) strongly preferred.
- Ph.D. in pathology or related discipline strongly preferred.
- Familiarity with pharmacology, toxicology, and drug development.
- Experience in biological research; supervisory ability; ability to work effectively with others.
- Excellent oral and written communication with a proven record of scientific contributions.
- 5–15 years of experience as a veterinary pathologist in the pharmaceutical business required.
Benefits:
- Paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k) to eligible employees.
- Eligible for long-term incentive programs.
Application instructions:
- Not provided in the text.
Responsibilities:
- Provide scientific expertise to staff of other departments as a member of cross-functional teams.
- Design, direct, and evaluate in vivo studies to determine potential toxicity in different animal species, including advanced endpoints (molecular pathology, ultrastructure, imaging, -omics, etc.).
- Integrate anatomic pathology, clinical pathology, and other findings to generate pathology reports as part of Toxicology reports.
- Partner with toxicologists, pathologists, and other functions to develop optimal strategies to address toxicology issues and select/advance development compounds.
- Function in multidisciplinary teams to address regulatory queries.
- Serve and/or lead issue resolution teams and participate in due diligence teams.
- Ensure compliance with applicable Corporate and Divisional policies and procedures.
Qualifications:
- DVM (or equivalent) plus post graduate training in veterinary pathology.
- Board Certification in Veterinary Anatomic Pathology (ACVP or equivalent) strongly preferred.
- Ph.D. in pathology or related discipline strongly preferred.
- Familiarity with pharmacology, toxicology, and drug development.
- Experience in biological research; supervisory ability; ability to work effectively with others.
- Excellent oral and written communication with a proven record of scientific contributions.
- 5–15 years of experience as a veterinary pathologist in the pharmaceutical business required.
Benefits:
- Paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k) to eligible employees.
- Eligible for long-term incentive programs.
Application instructions:
- Not provided in the text.