Clinical Imaging Medical Director- Oncology
Clinical Imaging Medical Director- Oncology
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Job Description
The Clinical Imaging Medical Director will provide strategic and technical expertise on the conception and implementation of imaging strategies in all phases of clinical development (Phase IIII) within the Oncology portfolio. The role is focused on implementation of standard methodology imaging and tumor assessment for key primary secondary and exploratory efficacy endpoints. This role will have expertise in common tumor response assessment algorithms including RECIST 1.1 immunerelated RECIST RANO etc. and how they are deployed in a clinical trial.
A key responsibility of the role is supporting sophisticated and cuttingedge clinical targeted drug development programs by improving imaging and tumor assessment processes within clinical research or developing and introducing new technologies and approaches at the national regional or global level consistent with AstraZeneca and Regulatory standards.
The role will interface strategically and operationally with other functional areas including medical development clinical operations data management statistics and regulatory affairs. This individual will liaise with both the internal clinical teams and external CROs where applicable. The role will work closely with clinical development teams providing training teaching and consistent troubleshooting. Where there is a new requirement for imaging data collection the the role will define with the drug project team efficient tumor assessment data collection methods and will support the AstraZeneca team with internal standard development and consistent implementation by clinical and imaging CROs for independent central review across the suite of studies requiring the assessment.
This is a vertical role with technical imaging support provided to all levels of the drug project team from the study delivery associate level through to the clinical science director reporting to the AZ Head of Clinical Imaging.
Essential for the role
M.D degree or international equivalent.
5 years of relevant experience required
Imaging related degree and/or professional training preferably with practical clinical experience related to immunooncology/oncology imaging either radiographic medical or physical science based.
Extensive experience in supporting Oncology clinical trials across phases IIII with the delivery of imaging components will be considered as an alternative to formal qualifications in this field.
Good communication and influencing skills with the ability to work interactively within multidisciplinary teams.
Focus on timely delivery of highquality imaging results with a proactive flexible approach.
Understanding of the Blinded Independent Centralized Review process at external imaging CROs including common review paradigms radiologist reviewer analysis application and eCRFs and operational and regulatory documents including Independent Review Imaging Charters.
Desirable for the role
Experience in the use of Medical Imaging in IO/Oncology research especially in clinical trials.
Understanding of the endtoend drug development process.
Sufficient Immunology and Oncology disease area knowledge to be able to interact with confidence with internal and external IO partners.
Technical experience and training on common clinical imaging modalities including CT MRI PET/CT bone scans etc.
Evidence of strong leadership of leading the imaging interface with the external community; e.g. CRO or thirdparty provider site monitors study team etc. with a focus on timely delivery of quality data is preferred.
Experience providing advice on quality assurance and data integrity to uphold GCP and regulatory compliance at Investigative sites and external vendors as well as troubleshooting issues
Experience functioning as the Imaging subject matter expert working with clinical development teams (evidence of leading cross functional teams focusing on good communication passion for customers and working collaboratively).
Experience working with PACS systems and image analysis software and having a basic understanding of the emerging integration of AI and machine learning in imaging.
Date Posted
11mar2025Closing Date
22jun2025AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds with as wide a range of perspectives as possible and harnessing industryleading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on nondiscrimination in employment (and recruitment) as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
