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TakedaPharmaceutical Nordics AB · 2 days ago

Research Scientific Associate Director, Clinical Imaging

Boston, MA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$154K/yr - $241K/yr

6+ years exp

Takeda Pharmaceutical Nordics AB is a patient-focused, innovation-driven company that empowers its employees to shine. They are seeking a Research Scientific Associate Director, Clinical Imaging to provide technical and strategic advice, manage imaging vendor partnerships, and contribute to the implementation of imaging in clinical trials.

Pharmaceuticals

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

Imaging modalitiesDrug development experienceProject managementCommunication skillsOrganizational skills

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