Associate Director, Translation Imaging Lead

6 days ago


Cambridge, United States Bayer Full time
At Bayer we're visionaries, driven to solve the world's toughest challenges and striving for a world where 'Health for all Hunger for none' is no longer a dream, but a real possibility. We're doing it with energy, curiosity and sheer dedication, always learning from unique perspectives of those around us, expanding our thinking, growing our capabilities and redefining 'impossible'. There are so many reasons to join us. If you're hungry to build a varied and meaningful career in a community of brilliant and diverse minds to make a real difference, there's only one choice.

Associate Director, Translation Imaging Lead

The Associate Director, Translation Imaging Lead supports the development of the strategic guidance for the clinical imaging portfolio in close collaboration with the (Sr.) Dir. Clinical Imaging and works towards drug development deliverables. This individual will primarily focus on ensuring that oncology clinical programs are using appropriate imaging techniques from preclinical through registration phases of development, which entails directly working with preclinical and development teams within the drug development process. You will enable preclinical and clinical teams by employing state-of-the-art imaging strategies and suggesting (emerging) imaging approaches and techniques that will aid the development of new drugs.

The Associate Director, Translation Imaging Lead is the contact point for incorporating imaging biomarkers for decision-making purposes from D2 through to D8 and will achieve the above by relying on collaboration throughout the organization, in particular in Drug Discovery and Development. The Associate Director, Translation Imaging Lead will ensure that clinical imaging activities adhere to regulatory and industry standards.

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Key Responsibilities:

The primary responsibilities of this role, Associate Director, Translation Imaging Lead are to:

Portfolio Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for assigned development programs with regard to advising on appropriate use of imaging biomarkers and techniques and on the appropriate implementation in clinical trials (imaging acquisition and analysis techniques, imaging documents including charters, image collection, quality control and archiving) in cooperation with the Radiology GCIS team or external imaging CRO;
  • Contributes to the Integrated Program Team (IPT) and supports relevant Oncology assessments for IPT when evaluating and developing translation and imaging strategies;
  • Acts as thought partner to early research leaders, proactively following early projects prior to D2, and taking an active role from D2 onwards, assembling resources for subsequent imaging activities on the project;
  • Participates and develops leadership skills; co-leads motivated and engaged teams while role modelling and fosters effective team behavior to achieve development program goals.
Responsibilities beyond portfolio:
  • In alignment with the overall oncology strategy and Translational Sciences community, identifies new opportunities for collaboration and manages excellent relationships with new and existing partners, both within as well as outside of Bayer, to drive Imaging excellence;
  • Develop and credibly embodies Bayer's VACC leadership standards by enabling, empowering, and supporting colleagues in a high-performance environment under a culture of psychological safety. As such, the TIL takes accountability for the respective team outcomes and promotes a creative and innovation-friendly collaboration between clinicians and scientists;
  • Takes ownership, fosters a culture of ownership in support of the strategy and in line with Bayer's values; empowers others and drives peer accountability across portfolio deliverables and beyond;
  • Evolves TSO's unique value contribution and thereby drives the development of a productive and fulfilled workforce by embracing a culture of creativity and innovation, while ensuring that capabilities are available and actively evolving.
WHO YOU ARE

Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:

Required Qualifications:
  • Must have one of the following: a) Medical doctor (MD or MD/PhD) or imaging scientist (PhD) trained in radiology, nuclear medicine, imaging physics or image analysis including some industry experience, OR b) a Master's degree trained in radiology, nuclear medicine, imaging physics or image analysis including more industry experience OR c) a Bachelors' degree trained in radiology, nuclear medicine, imaging physics or image analysis including significant industry experience;
  • Track record in research and/or clinical development (including first experiences in oncology applications with emphasis on radiological and /or PET/SPECT imaging and biomarker use);
  • Experience with preclinical imaging in oncology drug development (PET, SPECT, CT, bioluminescence, MRI...)
  • Thorough understanding of imaging and clinical development in oncology; experiences with regulatory framework for biomarkers, and use of imaging for registration of Oncology products are helpful. Experience interacting with imaging CROs;
  • Good scientific reputation as evidenced by publications in peer-reviewed journals and preferably as speaker of conferences and strong network in the academic and clinical imaging community;
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (fluency in English, oral and written)
Preferred Qualifications:
  • One of the following: a) Medical doctor (MD or MD/PhD) or imaging scientist (PhD) trained in radiology, nuclear medicine, imaging physics or image analysis including a minimum of 3 years industry experience, OR b) a Master's degree trained in radiology, nuclear medicine, imaging physics or image analysis including a minimum of 7 years industry experience, OR c) a Bachelor's degree trained in radiology, nuclear medicine, imaging physics or image analysis including a minimum of 8 years industry experience;
  • Strong network in the academic and clinical community of Oncology.
YOUR APPLICATION
Bayer offers a wide variety of competitive compensation and benefits programs. If you meet the requirements of this unique opportunity, and want to impact our mission Science for a better life, we encourage you to apply now. Be part of something bigger. Be you. Be Bayer.
To all recruitment agencies: Bayer does not accept unsolicited third party resumes.

Bayer is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans

Bayer is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations in its application process for individuals with disabilities and encourages applicants with disabilities to request any needed accommodation(s) using the contact information below.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Bayer is an E-Verify Employer. Location: United States : Massachusetts : Cambridge Division: Pharmaceuticals Reference Code: 834091 Contact Us Email: hrop_usa@bayer.com

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