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Scientist/Sr. Scientist - Pathologist ( Development Sciences)

Who We Are

At the Roche Group, about 80,000 people across 150 countries are pushing back the frontiers of healthcare. Working together, we've become one of the world's leading research-focused healthcare groups. A member of the Roche Group, Genentech has been at the forefront of the biotechnology industry for more than 30 years, using human genetic information to develop novel medicines for serious and life-threatening diseases. The headquarters for Roche pharmaceutical operations in the United States, Genentech has multiple therapies on the market for cancer and other serious illnesses. Please take this opportunity to learn about Genentech, where we believe that our employees are our most important asset and are dedicated to remaining a great place to work.

The Position

Scientist/Senior Scientist (Pathologist) - Development Sciences, gRED, Genentech, Inc.

The Safety Assessment Department of Genentech within the Development Sciences organization is seeking a Senior Scientist or Scientist - Pathologist with demonstrated expertise in drug development. Safety Assessment Pathologists at Genentech provide scientific leadership and play an active role in in the process of drug development from research through marketed products.  Working in a team environment, Safety Assessment Pathologists participate in the design, implementation and data analysis of both GLP and non-GLP investigative studies to ensure the comprehensive, highly integrated safety profiling of Genentech drug candidates.

Responsibilities will include interdisciplinary project team participation and leadership, design and conduct of regulatory, investigative and mechanistic studies.  The position also requires functional area mentor-ship, peer review of regulatory studies, authorship on regulatory documents and representation of Genentech at meetings with regulatory authorities, as needed.

Who You Are

Education:  DVM/VMD and board certification in Veterinary Pathology.  PhD or equivalent experience in pathology or related discipline.

Candidate must have demonstrated scientific productivity and have an interest in drug development and toxicologic pathology. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are critical to success in this role. Combined with capability to build productive cross-functional collaborations both within and external to Genentech.  The Pathologist should maintain an active commitment to and enthusiasm for gaining understanding of mechanisms of toxicity and disease. He/she will work independently; leverage literature to develop and optimize best evidence arguments in support of data interpretation or experimental approaches.  Candidate should have strong complex problem-solving, data analysis and investigative skills.  

Industry experience is desirable as well as expertise in the identification, development and use of existing and novel animal models of disease. Experience in regulatory filings including GLP peer review, IND, BLA, and/or MAA authorship is also desirable.  However, consideration will be given to individuals with evidence of strong collaborative skills and scientific productivity

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