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Pays $161k-$305k — Pathologist market median is ~$325k (14 jobs)

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Abb Vie
North Chicago, Illinois

Senior Principal Pathologist

Pathology 8.0 Work-LifeNo callNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time
Posted 1h ago · Verified live

About the Role

Senior Principal Pathologist at AbbVie in North Chicago, IL. $160K-$305K, drug development.

Join AbbVie as a Senior Principal Pathologist – Drug Development in North Chicago, Illinois, United States.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $160,500 - $305,000
  • Paid time off
  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Long-term incentive programs

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No call required.
  • No weekends required.
  • Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers no call requirements, weekends off, day shifts only. Work with AbbVie in North Chicago, Illinois, United States.

Key Responsibilities

The role involves assessing the safety of experimental compounds by evaluating nonclinical safety models and acting as a scientific subject matter expert within cross-functional teams. You will design and direct in vivo studies while integrating anatomic and clinical pathology data to generate comprehensive safety reports for drug development programs.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree with postgraduate training in veterinary pathology and 5-15 years of pharmaceutical industry experience. Board certification in Veterinary Anatomic Pathology (ACVP or equivalent) is strongly preferred, as is a Ph.D. in a related discipline.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
10+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification (preferred)

Key Skills

Veterinary pathologyToxicologyDrug developmentPharmacologyMolecular pathologyUltrastructureImagingOmicsScientific researchData analysisCross-functional leadershipRegulatory complianceStudy designScientific reportingDue diligence

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 8.0/10 on work-life balance for Pathologist roles. No call coverage keeps hours predictable.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

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About Abb Vie

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Dublin, Coolock
5,001-10,000 employees
Website

Benefits & Perks

Paid time off
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
Long-term incentive programs

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