Associate Director, Clinical Imaging (Oncology)

For our client, we are seeking a Associate Director, Clinical Imaging (Oncology) to join the team of a leader in the Pharmaceuticals & Biotech space.
This role will shape imaging biomarker strategy for oncology studies across the clinical pipeline, with a strong emphasis on study execution, regulatory interaction, and cross-functional alignment. The position partners closely with clinical teams, senior leadership, imaging vendors, and external stakeholders to advance innovative imaging approaches. It also plays a key role in ensuring high-quality imaging data, supporting complex trial designs, and driving decisions that strengthen clinical development outcomes.
Location: Remote
Compensation: $176,100 – $287,300 annually
Responsibilities
Create imaging biomarker strategies to support the clinical pipeline
Prepare and present imaging strategies to senior management
Manage stakeholder networks across the organization
Lead the design and implementation of multi-modality imaging measures for clinical studies
Collaborate with clinical teams to optimize imaging strategy execution
Ensure data integrity and flawless conduct of imaging components in studies
Serve as Study Imaging Director for trials involving novel imaging biomarkers
Design and implement novel imaging agents in oncology trials
Interact with regulatory agencies regarding imaging endpoints and procedures
Facilitate approvals from regulatory agencies and ethics committees for imaging studies
Qualifications
PhD with 7+ years of clinical imaging experience, including 5+ years in oncology drug development
Proven experience with tumor response criteria (RECIST 1.1, iRECIST, etc.) in clinical trials
Strong engagement with regulatory agencies and ability to lead imaging innovation projects
7+ years in oncology imaging and clinical PET tracer development preferred
Experience as a scientific director for PET imaging biomarker trials in oncology preferred
Familiarity with radiopharmaceuticals and quantitative imaging endpoints in studies preferred
Experience overseeing imaging CROs and implementing quality control procedures preferred
Benefits
Flexible work arrangement with preference for on-site presence in Tarrytown, NY
Opportunity to work with cutting-edge imaging technologies in oncology
Engagement with senior management and cross-functional teams
Chance to lead innovative projects in a dynamic clinical environment
Access to professional development and growth opportunities
Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.