Associate Director, Imaging Operations Lead

Merck Group; London Borough of Hounslow; Híbrido; GBP 80.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Merck Group in Feltham, England is seeking an Imaging Operations Lead to own the end-to-end operational strategy for clinical trial imaging across a global portfolio. You will drive quality, innovation and performance in a complex, cross-functional environment, serving as the primary escalation point for study teams and leading vendor governance.

In this hybrid role (3 days per week onsite), you will translate imaging data insights into actionable improvements at both program and portfolio

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in medical or life sciences.
• Minimum 10 years of clinical research experience in CRO or pharma/biotech.
• Experience in clinical trial imaging operations, including planning, vendor oversight, and execution across multiple therapeutic areas.
• Thorough knowledge of ICH-GCP and regulatory requirements.
• Experience managing external imaging service providers, including governance, quality metrics, and CAPAs.

Responsabilidades

• Own end-to-end operational strategy for clinical trial imaging.
• Drive quality, innovation and performance across a cross-functional environment.
• Escalate issues for study teams and lead vendor governance.
• Translate imaging data insights into program- and portfolio-level improvements.

Conocimientos

Strong analytical skills

Excellent communication

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Educación

Bachelor's degree in medical or life sciences

PM certification CPM or PMP

Descripción del empleo

Work Your Magic with us!
Imaging is at the heart of modern clinical development. In this pivotal role, you will shape how it is executed across a global portfolio of Phase I-IV studies.
As the Imaging Operations Lead, you will own the end-to-end operational strategy for clinical trial imaging, driving quality, innovation, and performance across a complex, cross-functional environment. You will serve as the primary point of escalation for study teams, lead vendor governance, and translate imaging data insights into actionable improvements at both program and portfolio level.
Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree within the medical or life sciences space, or equivalent qualification.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in clinical research within a contract research organization or pharmaceutical/biotechnology environment.
• Demonstrated expertise in clinical trial imaging operations, including study planning, vendor oversight, and execution across multiple therapeutic areas.
• Thorough knowledge of ICH-GCP guidelines and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Experience managing external imaging service providers, including governance, quality metrics, and corrective action plans.

Preferred Qualifications

• Project management certification such as CPM or PMP.
• Experience in oncology and immuno-oncology clinical trials.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify trends and drive quality and process improvements across a global portfolio.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across scientific, operational, and leadership levels.
• Familiarity with AI tools and their practical applications in clinical operations, including ethical considerations such as bias, fairness, and data governance.
• Ability to balance competing priorities and make risk-based decisions in a dynamic environment.

Location: Feltham, England (Hybrid - 3 days per week onsite)
Travel: <20%; International and Domestic
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