Takeda · 4 hours ago
Research Scientific Associate Director, Clinical Imaging
Boston, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$154K/yr - $241K/yr
6+ years expTakeda is a patient-focused, innovation-driven company transforming the pharmaceutical industry through R&D-driven market leadership. The Research Scientific Associate Director, Clinical Imaging is responsible for providing strategic advice on imaging biomarkers and managing the implementation of imaging techniques to support clinical trials across all therapeutic areas.
BiotechnologyHealth CareManufacturingMedicalPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Provides technical and strategic advice to programs seeking to employ imaging biomarkers
Leads the implementation of imaging techniques to support business decisions for the Takeda portfolio
Manages development and implementation of governance and performance based metrics for critical imaging vendor partners supporting clinical trial efforts of Takeda
Contributes to building and maintaining a global external Imaging network for Takeda
Serves as a point of contact to the network of Imaging CROs, Academic Imaging Centers, and Image Archive & Analysis vendors leveraged by Clinical Imaging team in support of clinical study work
Subject matter expert in imaging modalities (PET, MRI, CT, etc.) who understands the complexities of implementing imaging biomarker endpoints into clinical trials; able to communicate progress of imaging biomarker studies to project teams; able to work with Clinical Imaging leads on execution of imaging biomarker studies, or implementation of imaging endpoints into clinical studies
Represents Imaging on cross-functional Study Execution Teams (SETs), Vendor study teams, and Clinical Sub-Teams (CSTs) to support imaging strategies and implementation plans
Work closely with Clinical Operations to implement imaging-specific component of research protocols including document preparation, review, and approval
In conjunction with Takeda Procurement, Legal and Clinical Operations, manage and actively provide support for governance documents (e.g. CDAs, consultancy agreements with Imaging KOLs, MSAs for imaging CROs and other imaging-related vendors) to ensure timely availability of their services for clinical trials
Provide high level costing estimates for Imaging related trial execution to Imaging leads and Takeda Clinical
Assist Procurement with technically accurate descriptions of requested clinical imaging services and timelines in RFPs and SOWs generated for imaging CROs and provide subsequent review of submitted budget proposals as necessary
Ensures the proper implementation of imaging in clinical trials by input into study imaging-specific trial documents, and by oversight of imaging conduct and imaging deliverables
Enables the conduct of imaging clinical studies across technological platforms and geographies
Maintains a scientific profile in the broader community via participation in relevant conferences, consortia and scientific disclosures
Qualification
Required
PhD degree in a scientific discipline with 6+ years experience, or MS with 12+ years experience, or BS with 14+ years experience
Completion of formal training as Image Technologist or related field (e.g. Nuclear Medicine, Radiologic Technology, Ultrasound, or MRI) preferred
Experience in drug development and/or design and implementation of imaging in clinical trials
Pragmatism to apply innovative imaging technologies in a 'fit for purpose' manner in the drug development process
Must have excellent project management and organizational skills
Agility and ability to respond quickly to changing situations
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills, including presentational capabilities and ability to work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds and expertise
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision insurance
A 401(k) plan and company match
Short-term and long-term disability coverage
Basic life insurance
A tuition reimbursement program
Paid volunteer time off
Company holidays
Well-being benefits
Up to 80 hours of sick time
Up to 120 hours of paid vacation
Company
Takeda
Takeda is a biopharmaceutical company that researches and develops pharmaceutical drugs.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.46B2025-06-27Post Ipo Debt· $2.4B
2016-09-01Grant· $19.8M
2016-05-08Grant· $38M
Leadership Team
Christophe Weber
President and CEO
Schuyler Fairfield
Senior Vice President, Global Head of Supply Chain
Recent News
2025-12-30
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