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Principal Research Scientist- Veterinary Pathology
Eli Lilly & Company
October 28, 2011

Job Description:

For more than 130 years, Lilly has been dedicated to meeting the health care needs of people in the United States and around the world. We address these needs primarily by developing innovative medicines—investing a higher percentage of our sales in research and development than any other major pharmaceutical company. If you are interested in being considered for employment with a “Best in Class” Pharmaceutical company, please review the following opportunity:

Principal Research Scientist- Veterinary Pathology (50428974)

Eli Lilly & Company is seeking an experienced veterinary pathologist. The individual selected for this position will be operating at a global level within Lilly and with its external partners to provide scientific leadership in interpreting toxicity and pharmacologic effects on physiology. This person will have access to many technical specialty groups within Lilly and its external partnerships, and will be expected to design, conduct and interpret the clinical and/or morphologic pathology portions of studies, and to identify and bring resolution to pathology and toxicology issues affecting the development of pharmaceuticals. An experienced veterinary pathologist with strong communication and negotiation skills will be required to partner with a world-class organization of scientists in Investigative Toxicology, Molecular Pathology, and the Therapeutic Area Business Units.

KEY OBJECTIVES/DELIVERABLES:

• Guidance in interpretation of pathology and toxicology data through active peer review and primary study assessment;
• Developing clear and concise pathology contributor reports;
• Provide scientific and regulatory perspectives on emerging issues and issue resolution plans;
• Co-develop & orchestrate target and molecule-based risk mitigation strategies with Project Teams;
• Represent Lillys assets in partnership with Toxicology project leaders across multiple therapeutic areas
  
  

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• DVM., Ph.D. and certification by American College of Veterinary Pathologists Academic or pharmaceutical experience in the regulatory aspects of GLP studies
  Experience in designing and interpreting Preclinical Safety & Investigative Studies
  

ADDITIONAL SKILLS/PREFERENCES:

• PhD preferred
• ACVP certification

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