Clinical Imaging Scientist – (Principal Scientist)
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Job Description
Clinical Imaging Scientist – R5 (Principal Scientist)
The Clinical Imaging Scientist (Principal Scientist) supports clinical teams in the use of medical imaging in clinical trials, ensuring timelines and deliverables are met and of high quality. The CIS also leads operational and scientific initiatives to improve the effectiveness of one or more aspects of our development programs. This position will work closely with the Head of Clinical Imaging, Imaging Leads, and other Clinical Imaging Scientists to provide support internally and externally, as follows:
Provide day-to-day oversight of key imaging deliverables on trials
Interface with internal stakeholders and external collaborators (such as imaging service vendors) to ensure seamless execution and support for the imaging component of clinical trials
Become an expert in at least one group of disease indications, supporting internal and external teams, applying efficiencies and standards developed while supporting the portfolio
Execute and manage existing imaging strategies for early and late-stage clinical trial support
Exercise foresight and judgment in planning, organizing, and guiding complex imaging projects
Work across departments to advance imaging processes, and as needed, challenge the status quo to foster innovation
Provide recommendations to enhance technologic imaging strategies and support systems
Work with quality and compliance teams for quality-related decision making internally, and to support audits of imaging service providers
Apply understanding of regulatory requirements to support questions related to filings and regulatory strategy related to imaging
Support industry presence for our company in clinical imaging at national meetings
Support internal initiatives and collaborations with a focus on process improvement, identifying solutions and recommending a course of action
Qualifications
Education Minimum Requirement:
Bachelor’s degree required
Required Experience and Skills:
At least 10 years of experience supporting clinical development in industry
Knowledge of the use of imaging in clinical trials for evaluation of efficacy and safety
Skill in authoring clinical imaging operations documents for trials using imaging for evaluation of efficacy and safety
Regulatory experience supporting drug filings
Preferred Experience and Skills:
Radiologic technologist certification in one or more clinical imaging modalities
Experience working at, or working closely with, imaging core laboratories
Experience collaborating with colleagues in cross-functional groups to improve and implement processes required for complex imaging deliverables
NOTICE FOR INTERNAL APPLICANTS
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If you have been offered a separation benefits package, but have not yet reached your separation date and are offered a position within the salary and geographical parameters as set forth in the Summary Plan Description (SPD) of your separationpackage, then you are no longer eligible for your separation benefits package. To discuss in more detail, please contact your HRBP or Talent Acquisition Advisor.
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