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In cooperation with the Toxicology Department the pathologist designs, directs, conducts, and evaluates studies to determine the potential toxicity of experimental compounds and devices in different ...

Minimum of 5 years of work experience as a board-certified veterinary pathologist in a GLP research and/or toxicology environment preferred, including participation in pathology peer reviews Required ...

Collaborate with pathologists to determine appropriate special techniques (e.g., tumor triage, frozen sections, toxicology, perfusion, etc.) * Ensure accurate specimen accessioning and documentation

Collaborate with pathologists to determine appropriate special techniques (e.g., tumor triage, frozen sections, toxicology, perfusion, etc.) * Ensure accurate specimen accessioning and documentation

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How much do toxicologic pathologist jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 29, 2026, the average yearly pay for toxicologic pathologist in the United States is $337,500.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $285,000.00 and $378,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Toxicologic Pathologist position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Toxicologic Pathologist, you need an in-depth understanding of pathology, toxicology, and biomedical sciences, usually demonstrated by an M.D. or D.V.M. degree with additional specialization in toxicologic pathology. Familiarity with laboratory information management systems (LIMS), digital pathology tools, and appropriate board certification (such as from the American College of Veterinary Pathologists or the International Academy of Toxicologic Pathology) is commonly required. Strong analytical thinking, meticulous attention to detail, and clear written and verbal communication are valued soft skills. These abilities ensure accurate interpretation of tissue samples, effective collaboration with multidisciplinary research teams, and compliance with regulatory standards in safety assessments.

What is a Toxicologic Pathologist job?

A Toxicologic Pathologist evaluates the effects of chemicals, drugs, and other substances on biological systems, primarily through the microscopic examination of tissues. They play a key role in preclinical drug development, environmental safety assessments, and regulatory toxicology by identifying potential toxic effects and determining their relevance to human and animal health. Their expertise is critical in guiding safety decisions for pharmaceuticals, industrial chemicals, and consumer products.

What types of projects or studies do Toxicologic Pathologists typically work on, and how do they contribute to the broader research and development process?

Toxicologic Pathologists often work on preclinical studies assessing the safety of pharmaceuticals, chemicals, or medical devices by evaluating tissue samples from laboratory animals exposed to test substances. They play a key role in identifying potential toxic effects, documenting pathological changes, and interpreting how findings relate to human health risk. This work is highly collaborative, involving frequent interaction with toxicologists, pharmacologists, and regulatory teams to provide critical data for safety assessments and regulatory submissions. Their expertise directly impacts decisions about product safety and the advancement of new therapies or chemicals to clinical trials or market approval.

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Senior Principal Pathologist

Senior Principal Pathologist

AbbVie

North Chicago, IL

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 8 hours ago


AbbVie rating

8.7

Company rating: 8.7 out of 10

Based on 97 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

13th of 73 rated pharmaceutical


Job description

Company Description

About AbbVie

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.

Job Description

The primary function is to assess the safety of experimental compounds and devices by evaluating their effects on the body fluids and tissues of experimental animals. Acts as a science resource in clinical and anatomic pathology for other AbbVie departments. Develop and conduct those portions of study protocols that deal with anatomic and clinical pathology including not only the collection and evaluation of data regarding gross, microscopic, ultra-structural, and clinical pathology but, lastly, the preparation of comprehensive reports correlating these data.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide professional consultation to scientific staff of other departments and provide professional supervision to assigned technical areas.
  • In cooperation with the Toxicology Department the pathologist designs, directs, conducts, and evaluates studies to determine the potential toxicity of experimental compounds and devices in different species of animals. This involves interpretation of data in the field of pathology (necropsy, histopathology, clinical pathology, electron microscopy, etc.).
  • Integrates the anatomic pathology data, clinical pathology data and other study findings to generate a pathology report as a component of the Toxicology report).
  • Partner with regulatory toxicologists, pathologists and other functions to develop optimal strategies to address specific toxicology issues as well as select and advance Development compounds.
  • Accountable for the interpretation and evaluation of biological data in biological and pharmaceutical research and development, biological control, toxicology, general consultation, and solution of problems in these areas. The accuracy of the interpretations and evaluations is of far reaching importance relative to the product clearance by governmental agencies and possible liabilities.
  • Ability to function in multidisciplinary teams to address regulatory queries.
  • Serves and/or leads issue resolution teams and participates in due diligence teams.
  • Responsible for compliance with applicable Corporate and Divisional Policies and procedures.
  • Serves as early safety representative on drug discovery teams. Predict possible toxicities, develop safety screens to detect, and prepare mitigation strategies to avoid potential toxicities and prioritize the safest compounds for progression to development. 
Qualifications
  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM or equivalent) plus post graduate training in veterinary pathology.
  • Board Certification in Veterinary Anatomic Pathology (ACVP or equivalent) strongly preferred.
  • Candidates with a Ph.D. in pathology or related discipline are strongly preferred.
  • Familiarity with related fields: pharmacology, toxicology and drug development.
  • Seasoned experience in biological research, supervisory abilities, and the ability to work effectively with other people.
  • Excellent oral and written skills with a proven record of scientific contributions to the scientific community.
  • Ability to lead multidisciplinary scientific teams.
  • At least 5-15 years of experience as a veterinary pathologist in the pharmaceutical business is required.

Additional Information

Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law: ​

  • The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future. ​

  • We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.​

  • This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs. ​

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law. 

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community.  Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. 

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AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas: immunology, oncology, neuroscience, eye care, virology, women's health, and gastroenterology, in addition to products and services across its Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn.

Industry

Scientific research and development services

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

North Chicago, IL, US

Year founded

2013