Position: Director of Pathology (Full-time)

About St. Kitts Biomedical Research Foundation

The St. Kitts Biomedical Research Foundation (SKBRF) is a research organization devoted to advancing the development of therapies for human diseases and the application of related models of disease pathophysiology to drug and device evaluation. SKBRF applies extensive expertise in many areas of therapeutic and diagnostic research for which clinically relevant models are feasible, focusing on ophthalmic, central nervous system and metabolic research, as well as pharmacokinetic and safety studies.

Job Summary

The Director of Pathology coordinates preclinical pathology research plans and analysis to support preclinical safety and efficacy studies, including those involving disease models and their characterization. Responsibilities include developing, implementing, and refining pathology capabilities and services, with definition of the workflows, validation plans, and review and reporting procedures, formats and timelines. Pathology platform supervision includes generating protocols, methodological descriptions, statements of work (SOWs), standard operating procedures (SOPs), and workflows for consistent, accurate pathology analysis and reporting. The Director of Pathology works closely with management, senior scientists, pathologists, veterinarians, and the Histology Director to maintain and advance the facility veterinary program and health and welfare of the facility colony through oversight of diagnostic histopathology.

The Director of Pathology conducts and supervises microscopic evaluation and interpretation of histology slides, derivative data formats, image analysis, clinical pathology, and other biomarkers and endpoints to generate reports for sponsors, collaborators, and internal model development initiatives, integrating clinical pathology, clinical observations, and necropsy data. Additional responsibilities include engaging with regulatory counterparts to apply best preclinical research and diagnostic practices and quality systems; advancing clinical and research programs through updating of practices and SOPs and reviewing and contributing to the design of study protocols, histopathology SOWs, and sampling and processing methods to ensure execution plans are aligned with research objectives.

Essential Supervisory Responsibilities

1. Oversee other pathologists assigned to studies.

2. Supervise image analysis subcontracts and services.

3. Provide team training on the integration of pathology into translational programs and interpretation.

Essential Job Responsibilities

1. Leadership: Lead the pathology function of the research platform by providing pathology expertise for conducted studies and supervising the pathology team and services. Lead pathology execution and reporting of histopathology SOWs with annual targets established with the CEO and CBO.

2. Statement of Work Development: Provide pathology expertise to development of the histopathology component of protocols and histopathology SOWs. Contribute to and approve pathology SOW plans and amendments.

3. Data Management: Ensure pathology data acquisition, quality control, collation, and analysis are conducted in accordance with study protocols, SOWs, SOPs, and best practice. Supervise these activities within pathology team.

4. Documentation: Supervise documentation procedures for all SOWs to ensure data and events, including unanticipated finding or test system responses, and their peer review are accurately verified and documented for all pathology deliverables.

5. QC/QA: Apply processes to ensure study data (paper and electronic records) and study reports undergo appropriate quality control and Quality Assurance (QA) review, as appropriate, prior to reporting or external distribution. Contribute to SOP maintenance and preparation for compliance audits and respond to QA findings. Supervise these activities within pathology team.

6. Study Reporting: Complete pathology final reports and oversee their generation by other pathologists and contributors.

7. Sponsor Communication: Provide pathology expertise in support of communications related to sponsor program support.

8. Third-Party Engagement: Engage subcontracted laboratories, vendors, and consultants in the evaluation and application of external or new research capabilities required to achieve and report study endpoints. Lead these activities within pathology team.

9. Business Development: Present company research capabilities and outcomes in client teleconferences and relevant scientific conferences. Lead and guide preparation of manuscript for publication and material to be presented at meetings and conferences by pathology team.

10. Capability Expansion: Lead implementation of improved pathology capabilities in consultation with the CEO and CBO and provide training/consultation where appropriate.

Qualifications

1. Education level/Certifications/Licensures

· Requires DVM.

· Requires American College of Veterinary Pathologists (ACVP) board certification, or equivalent.

2. Experience

· Minimum 15 years preclinical pathology experience, including 10 years nonhuman primate experience.

3. Specific competencies

· Expertise in nonhuman primate pathology and comparative anatomic pathology.

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills and technical writing.

· Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.

· Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

· Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

· Excellent time management skills and ability to meet deadlines.

· Ability to prioritize and delegate tasks.

· Ability to function well in a high-paced and time pressured environment.

· Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and electronic data capture and quality management systems.

4. Travel expectations

· 5-10% to attend conferences as a presenter and travel to company sites.

Interested candidates may send their resumes directly to the attention of Akela Edinborough via email address recruitment@skbrf.org on or before September 22, 2026.

Contact Information

Company St. Kitts Biomedical Research Foundation

Department Human Resources Department

AddressP. O. Box 6018, Lower Bourryeau Estate, St. Kitts

Phone (869) 465-7382