Head of R&D – Imaging, Biotech & Clinical Programs

Bracco Imaging S.p.A.; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Bracco Imaging S.p.A. in the United Kingdom seeks a Head of Research & Development to lead critical R&D programmes across Biometrics, CMC, Clinical Operations and Medical Writing.

The role sits on the Molecular Imaging Senior Leadership Team and drives strategy, resource planning and regulatory alignment. The candidate will oversee imaging analytics, non-clinical evaluations, and collaboration with academia, pharma and equipment providers, while shaping capabilities and workforce development

Qualifications

• Advanced degree with significant experience in clinical drug development and radiopharmaceuticals.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing staff performance.
• Familiarity with regulatory guidelines and good clinical practice (GCP).

Responsibilities

• Lead biometrics, statistics, data management and strategic advisory.
• Oversee CMC for radiopharmaceutical materials and supply chain.
• Guide clinical operations from design to execution of studies.
• Direct medical writing and dissemination of data through publications and presentations.
• Provide medical physics support and imaging analytics expertise.
• Oversee non-clinical toxicology, safety and efficacy evaluations.
• Manage R&D programme strategy, budgeting, risk management and reporting to executives.

Skills

Biometrics

CMC

Clinical Operations

Editorial/Medical Writing

Imaging

Non-Clinical

R&D Programme Management

Education

PhD in science or life science

Regulatory knowledge (EMA/FDA)

Leadership & management

Job description

Bracco Imaging S.p.A. in the United Kingdom seeks a Head of Research & Development to lead critical R&D programmes across Biometrics, CMC, Clinical Operations and Medical Writing.

The role sits on the Molecular Imaging Senior Leadership Team and drives strategy, resource planning and regulatory alignment. The candidate will oversee imaging analytics, non-clinical evaluations, and collaboration with academia, pharma and equipment providers, while shaping capabilities and workforce development