Senior Director, Translation Imaging Lead

The Senior Director, Translation Imaging Lead fully owns the development of the strategic guidance for the clinical and biomarkers imaging portfolio and works towards drug development deliverables.

You will primarily focus on ensuring that oncology clinical programs are using appropriate imaging techniques in all phases of development, which entails directly working with development teams within the drug development process.

The Senior Director, Translation Imaging Lead will lead development of radiomics algorithms as tools for effective delivery of precision medicine and will enable preclinical and clinical teams by scouting and incorporating state-of-the-art imaging strategies and suggesting (emerging) imaging approaches and techniques that will aid the development of new drugs.

In this role you will strategically influence the use of imaging biomarkers for decision-making purposes from early development through submission and will strive to improve the overall excellence in this area. You will achieve the above by relying on internal resources throughout the organization, in particular in in Research, Development, Radiology and DS&AI and by leveraging external academic and vendor relationships and that clinical and biomarker imaging activities adhere to regulatory and industry standards and ensures the regulatory acceptance of new imaging biomarkers when appropriate. The Senior Director, Translation Imaging Lead will collaborate with GCIS in developing imaging strategies and support as well as monitor their successful operational implementation.

Your Tasks And Responsibilities

The primary responsibilities of this role, Senior 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;
• Serves as a member of the Integrated Product Team (IPT) when required and proactively provides relevant Oncology expertise to IPT when evaluating and developing imaging strategies;
• Responsible for directing the global oncology Radiomics approach across portfolio by providing expertise and leadership both;
• 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;
• Leads motivated and engaged teams while role modelling and fostering 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;
• Independently leads self-empowered matrix teams in-line with 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 industry experience in Clinical Imaging OR c) a Bachelors’ degree trained in radiology, nuclear medicine, imaging physics or image analysis including significant industry experience;
• Proven 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);
• 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;
• Outstanding 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 10 years industry experience, OR b) a Master's degree trained in radiology, nuclear medicine, imaging physics or image analysis including a minimum of 12 years industry experience, OR c) a Bachelor's degree trained in radiology, nuclear medicine, imaging physics or image analysis including a minimum of 15 years industry experience;
• Strong network in the academic and clinical community of Oncology.
  
  

Employees can expect to be paid a salary between $270,335.20 and $405,502.80. Additional compensation may include a bonus or commission (if relevant). Additional benefits include health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, sick leave, etc.

This salary range is merely an estimate and may vary based on an applicant’s location, market data/ranges, an applicant’s skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications, and other relevant factors.

This posting will be available for application until at least 07/07/25.

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.

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Location: United States : Massachusetts : Cambridge

Division: Pharmaceuticals

Reference Code: 847921

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Email: hrop_usa@bayer.com