Portfolio Pathologist (Anatomic)

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1 month ago
Cambridge, Massachusetts — Hybrid$176K - $344KFull TimePathology
✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Novartis as a Portfolio Pathologist – $176K-$344K in United States.

Key Responsibilities

  • Generate, evaluate, and interpret GLP and non-GLP pathology data for assigned studies, including determination of adversity where appropriate.
  • Conduct and/or support postmortem phases of toxicology studies, including pathology peer and scientific review.
  • Contribute to integrated nonclinical data analyses, interpretation, human risk assessment, and high quality reporting.
  • Support regulatory submissions through preparation and review of pathology related documentation.

Requirements

  • Job Description Key Responsibilities: Generate, evaluate, and interpret GLP and non-GLP pathology data for assigned studies, including determination of adversity where appropriate.
  • Conduct and/or support postmortem phases of toxicology studies, including pathology peer and scientific review.
  • Contribute to integrated nonclinical data analyses, interpretation, human risk assessment, and high quality reporting.
  • Support regulatory submissions through preparation and review of pathology related documentation.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $176K - $344K
  • 401(k) with employer match.

Work Schedule

  • Fixed schedule.
  • Hybrid position - combination of remote and on-site.

Apply to join Novartis as a Portfolio Pathologist – $176K-$344K.

Key Skills

PathologyDrug DiscoveryToxicologyData InterpretationRisk AssessmentRegulatory SubmissionsNonclinical Study DesignCRO MonitoringClinical PathologyHistopathologyHistochemistryMorphologyImage AnalysisTranscriptomicsElectron MicroscopyTeam Leadership
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Portfolio Pathologist (Anatomic) at Novartis a 8.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 3% of all Pathology physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, remote work flexibility.

Clinicians in this score range report high career satisfaction and sustainable workloads. This is an ideal fit for providers who prioritize long-term career longevity.

Pathology — Physician Career Context

This Pathology position at Novartis is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Remote physician positions in Pathology have grown significantly in recent years, offering clinicians the ability to maintain a full patient panel without geographic constraints or commute-related burnout.

Compensation Analysis

Novartis lists compensation for this physician position at $176k to $345k annually.

Location & Logistics

This is a fully remote physician position. Remote clinicians can practice from any state where they hold an active license, eliminating commute time and offering maximum schedule flexibility. Many remote healthcare positions also allow providers to establish a more sustainable long-term practice pattern.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
  • No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
  • Fully remote — work from anywhere with an active license
  • Transparent compensation ($176k–$345k)
  • Exceptional work-life balance score (8.9/10)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Pathology, Drug Discovery, Toxicology, Data Interpretation, Risk Assessment, Regulatory Submissions, Nonclinical Study Design, CRO Monitoring. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Pathology role.

Core responsibilities: The role involves providing pathology subject matter expertise across drug discovery and development programs, assessing the impact and value of pathology data to advance projects and inform human risk assessment. Key duties include generating, evaluating, and interpreting GLP and non-GLP pathology ...

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Benefits, 401k with Company Contribution and Match, Vacation, Personal Days, Holidays, Performance-Based Cash Incentive. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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About Novartis

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Basel, Baselstadt
5-10

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Benefits
401k with Company Contribution and Match
Vacation
Personal Days
Holidays
Performance-Based Cash Incentive
8.9

Work-Life Balance Score

Top 5%

Protective Factors (3)

Hybrid work (Schedule flexibility ↓ burnout)

No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)

No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)

Interpretation: Position demonstrates strong burnout protection with 3 validated protective factors.

Job Details

Employment Type

Full Time

Posted

1mo ago