Imaging Clinical Research Scientist

Accountabilities

• • Lead the design and execution of integrated clinical development programs for diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals across oncology, immunology, cardiovascular disease, and related therapeutic areas.
  • Define clinical strategies, endpoints, patient populations, imaging criteria, and study approaches across early- and late-phase development.
  • Design and support studies assessing diagnostic accuracy, imaging timing, patient-selection biomarkers, and performance compared with standard-of-care imaging.
  • Serve as a subject-matter expert in molecular imaging modalities, including PET, SPECT, CT, and MRI, with applications such as vascular and myocardial inflammation, autoimmune disease activity, atherosclerotic plaque, and cardiac amyloidosis.
  • Analyze and interpret molecular imaging data, including tracer biodistribution, tumor localization, dosimetry considerations, longitudinal response, and quantitative imaging biomarkers.
  • Evaluate imaging performance measures such as sensitivity, specificity, standardized uptake values (SUVs), and tumor-to-background ratios.
  • Provide scientific and strategic input into the development, validation, and quantitative assessment of advanced image-analysis methodologies.
  • Apply expertise in oncology, immune-mediated, cardiovascular, and/or metabolic disease biology to guide imaging development strategies.
  • Collaborate with physicians, scientists, medical physicists, imaging operations teams, and advanced image-analysis specialists to deliver clinical programs.
  • Lead cross-functional initiatives and coordinate with CROs, academic institutions, technology providers, software developers, and imaging equipment manufacturers.
  • Monitor emerging advances in molecular imaging, quantitative modeling, and artificial intelligence, identifying opportunities to incorporate innovative approaches into clinical development.
  • Author and review clinical and regulatory materials, including Investigator’s Brochures, protocols, amendments, clinical study reports, regulatory briefing documents, and imaging-related technical documentation.
  • Communicate scientific findings through internal presentations, conference abstracts, and peer-reviewed publications.

  Requirements:

  • PhD in a relevant scientific or technical discipline.
  • At least 5 years of clinical development experience, including a minimum of 3 years in an industry environment.
  • Experience with tracer development and/or clinical imaging research; expertise in oncology, immunology, and/or cardiology is strongly preferred.
  • Strong scientific knowledge of molecular imaging and experience interpreting PET/CT, SPECT/CT, or related imaging datasets.
  • Understanding of imaging biomarkers, patient stratification, disease activity assessment, and longitudinal disease monitoring.
  • Familiarity with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) principles and applicable clinical and regulatory requirements.
  • Strong problem-solving capabilities, including the ability to identify systemic issues, determine root causes, and implement sustainable corrective actions.
  • Ability to balance scientific rigor with business and clinical development priorities.
  • Excellent communication, collaboration, organization, and influencing skills, with the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional projects and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Interest or experience in emerging imaging technologies, quantitative analysis, modeling, and artificial intelligence is advantageous.
  • Fluency in written and spoken English.
  • Willingness to travel approximately 10–15% as required.

  Benefits:

  • Base salary range of approximately $177,000–$338,800, depending on qualifications, experience, skills, and geographic location.
  • Eligibility for an annual company performance-based bonus for qualifying full-time employees.
  • Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
  • Eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k) and pension programs.
  • Vacation and paid-leave benefits.
  • Flexible benefits that may include healthcare and dependent-care support.
  • Life insurance and death benefits.
  • Employee assistance, fitness, employee club, and activity programs.
  • Opportunities to work on innovative clinical development programs with significant patient impact.
  • Collaborative environment involving multidisciplinary scientific, clinical, and external research teams.
  • Remote work arrangement within the United States.
  • Reasonable workplace accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities.