Principal Veterinary Pathologist

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The Principal Veterinary Pathologist plans, delivers and interprets pathology data from exploratory or regulatory preclinical studies and works with any of Medtronic's Operational Units. Foremost, the pathologist will conduct analyses of implantable biomaterials/devices by applying gross and histological pathology expertise focused on the host-device interactions and their biocompatibility or treatment outcome. Finally, the pathologist delivers scientific reports and offers comprehensive pathology knowledge.

The position reports to the Sr Medical Group Manager at Medtronic Physiological Research Laboratories (PRL).

A Day in the Life:
oCollaborates with Study Sponsors across all Operational Units was well as PRL Departments in the design, refinement, and execution of preclinical research efforts.
oResponsible for the pathology sections of preclinical studies, from researching the most appropriate model or methods, to budgeting, protocol writing, analysis, reporting and to possible regulatory rebuttal.
oExercises independent judgment in establishing evaluation criteria and methods for the acquisition and optimization of pathologic data in alignment with best-practices and with outlines in national or international regulatory agencies.
oTimely completion of pathology reports after consultation with other involved scientists.

oConducts or oversees animal necropsies on site and provides documentation.
oConducts or oversees tissue dissections or fixed-tissue trim and provides documentation.
oGenerates summary pathology reports that are aimed to convey the intricate spatial relationships including the biological interactions between host and implant; results will showcase the pathology implications for the safety and/or efficacy of devices.
oDirects appropriate specimen processing for histology (laboratory on site) or other diagnostic methods.

oAdheres to SOPs or Regulatory Guidelines, stays current with internal training, supports PRL's quality systems through implementation of pathology-related SOPs and Work Instructions
oAssists in and influences the execution of research efforts also for bench models or preclinical R&D outside of PRL.
oPerforms pathology analyses of human autopsy or surgery specimens, or human cadaver tissue