Principal Clinical Pathologist
WuXi Apptec
Summary
Contribute to all aspects of clinical pathology conducted on nonclinical studies. Collaborate with Study Directors and Study Pathologists to provide comprehensive interpretation of hematology, coagulation, clinical chemistry, and urinalysis data, evaluate cytology of bone marrow and blood smears, and prepare the clinical pathology portions of reports.
Job description
Overview
Contribute to all aspects of clinical pathology conducted on nonclinical studies. Collaborate with Study Directors and Study Pathologists to provide comprehensive interpretation of hematology, coagulation, clinical chemistry, and urinalysis data, evaluate cytology of bone marrow and blood smears, and prepare the clinical pathology portions of reports.
Responsibilities
- Assist Study Directors in the interpretation of clinical pathology data and preparation of clinical pathology sections in the study reports.
- Serve as Study Clinical Pathologist or Principal Investigator; attend all key activities of preclinical studies regarding clinical pathology, evaluate hematology, coagulation, clinical chemistry, and urinalysis data, and write a comprehensive clinical pathology report.
- Examine bone marrow smears, blood smears, urine, body fluid, and other fluid preparations related to the studies.
- Collaborate with Anatomic Study Pathologists to ensure relevant and appropriate correlations and interpretation for clinical and anatomical pathology findings.
- Contribute to protocol development of research studies.
- Communicate with sponsors to answer questions and discuss results regarding the clinical pathology report.
- Provide expertise in method development and identification and evaluation of new instrumentation. Assist in expanding the array of clinical pathology assays.
- Conduct planned, long-term internal education and training.
- Provide expertise and guidance to Clinical Pathology personnel with technical issues.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- DVM/VMD (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine) degree or equivalent required. Ph.D. in Clinical Pathology or related discipline preferred.
- ACVP Board Certification in Clinical Pathology required.
- 3+ years of related experience in clinical pathology from contract research organizations.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to handle multiple projects, prioritize work, and meet deadlines.
Requirements
- DVM/VMD (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine) degree or equivalent required
- Ph.D. in Clinical Pathology or related discipline preferred
- ACVP Board Certification in Clinical Pathology required
- 3+ years of related experience in clinical pathology from contract research organizations
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to handle multiple projects, prioritize work, and meet deadlines
Company overview
WuXi AppTec is a leading global Contract Research, Development and Manufacturing Organization (CRDMO) headquartered in Shanghai, China, with extensive operations across Asia, Europe, and North America. Founded in 2000 by chemist Ge Li, the company has grown from a single laboratory into a multinational enterprise serving approximately 6,000 customers across more than 30 countries. WuXi AppTec provides integrated, end-to-end solutions spanning drug discovery, preclinical testing, clinical research, and commercial manufacturing for small molecules, peptides, and other therapeutic modalities. The company operates through its unique CRDMO platform, offering comprehensive capabilities in chemistry drug development, biology discovery, and manufacturing services. With a workforce of over 38,000 employees globally, WuXi AppTec has established itself as a trusted partner to pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies worldwide, supporting their efforts to advance healthcare innovation and bring breakthrough treatments to patients. The company is publicly listed on both the Shanghai and Hong Kong stock exchanges and adheres to the highest standards of quality, regulatory compliance, and business ethics across all its operations.