Job Description Summary
#LI-HybridLocation: London, United Kingdom; Dublin, Ireland; Barcelona, Spain
Join a pioneering team at Novartis Oncology where your expertise in molecular imaging will shape the future of cancer treatment. As an Associate Clinical Development Director – Image Analyst Oncology, you’ll play a pivotal role in advancing radioligand therapies and imaging agents across all phases of clinical development.
Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you’ll drive imaging strategies that inform therapeutic decisions, assess treatment response, and unlock novel biological insights.
This is a unique opportunity to influence global drug development while working alongside world-class scientists in a highly supportive, matrixed environment.
Job Description
Key ResponsibilitiesLead imaging strategy across clinical trials to support patient selection, efficacy, and safety insights
Act as internal expert in PET/SPECT and molecular imaging for oncology drug development
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement imaging endpoints
Manage imaging readouts with internal teams and external CROs for timely execution
Drive translational imaging studies in partnership with research and clinical teams
Build and maintain a network of external imaging experts to inform protocol design
Identify and integrate novel imaging techniques and endpoints into clinical development
PhD, MD, or MD/PhD with 8+ years in PET/SPECT imaging, including 3+ years in clinical drug development
Deep technical expertise in PET and/or SPECT applied to oncology clinical trials
Strong knowledge of clinical trial design, endpoint statistics, and clinical data workflows
Experience in writing clinical protocols across multiple functional areas
Familiarity with radioligand or radiopharmaceutical therapy in oncology settings
Understanding of regulatory submissions, dosimetry, and receptor occupancy studies
Proven ability to work independently and drive results in a matrixed environment
Passion for mentoring and collaborating within multidisciplinary scientific teams
Why Novartis?
We believe new insights, perspectives, and ground-breaking solutions can be found at the intersection of medical science and digital innovation. We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace that reflects the communities we serve. Join us and help reimagine medicine for millions of patients worldwide.
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion / EEO
Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.
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Skills Desired
Budget Management, Clinical Research, Clinical Trial Protocol, Clinical Trials, Coaching, Cross-Functional Teams, Data Analysis, Learning Design, Lifesciences, Risk Management, Risk MonitoringTop Skills
What We Do
Novartis is an innovative medicines company. Every day, working to reimagine medicine to improve and extend people’s lives so that patients, healthcare professionals and societies are empowered in the face of serious disease. Our medicines reach more than 250 million people worldwide.
