Executive Director, Head of Clinical Development - Oncology

Lantheus; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 206,000 - 381,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Life & disability

401(k) matching

Generous vacation

Job summary

Lantheus, a leader in radiopharmaceuticals, seeks an Executive Director, Head of Clinical Development, Oncology, to shape and drive the global oncology strategy. Based in Bedford, MA, this on-site role requires presence 2–3 days weekly and manages cross‑functional teams across the US and EMEA.

The candidate will oversee trials, publications and regulatory interactions to advance patient outcomes. We require a doctorate with nuclear medicine board certification, 15+ years in drug development, and

Qualifications

• Doctorate degree in a relevant scientific field with board certification in Nuclear Medicine or Radiology.
• Experience in oncology is highly preferred and essential for leadership in this role.
• Minimum 15 years in drug development with a track record in trial planning and execution.
• Strong regulatory knowledge (FDA, EMA, ICH) and international team leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the overall strategy for the oncology pipeline across US and EMEA.
• Build clinical development capabilities and ensure consistent execution.
• Oversee company-sponsored oncology trials and input study-related documents.
• Supervise medical and safety aspects of ongoing trials.
• Support launch strategies, lifecycle management, and indication expansions.
• Engage with regulatory authorities and stay aligned with guidelines.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Regulatory strategy

Clinical trial planning

Drug development

Nuclear medicine

Project management

Education

Doctorate in relevant field

Board certification in Nuclear Medicine

Experience in oncology

Tools

MS Office

Image analysis

Job description

Lantheus (NASDAQ: LNTH) is the leading radiopharmaceutical-focused company, delivering life-changing science to enable clinicians to Find, Fight and Follow disease to deliver better patient outcomes.

Headquartered in Massachusetts with offices in New Jersey, Canada, Germany, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom, Lantheus has been providing radiopharmaceutical solutions for nearly 70 years.

Today, we’re expanding our portfolio and pipeline across oncology, neurology and cardiology. Through recent acquisitions, along with strategic partnerships across the life sciences ecosystem, we are accelerating our efforts to advance precision medicine and improve patient outcomes around the world.

At Lantheus we are purpose-driven, and every employee plays a vital role in our success. We’re dedicated to cultivating a high-growth, forward-thinking culture where innovation thrives and diverse perspectives drive meaningful progress.

Join us and be part of a company where your contributions make a real impact, because we know someone’s health is in our hands.

Summary Of Role

The Executive Director, Head of Clinical Development, Oncology is the senior leader responsible for shaping and executing the global clinical development strategy for oncology across the United States and EMEA. This position is based in Bedford, MA and requires a presence on-site of two - three days per week and is open to applicants authorized to work for any employer within the United States.

Responsibilities

• Development and execution of the overall strategy for Lantheus’ pipeline in oncology indications.
• Build clinical development capabilities across the US and EMEA teams, ensuring consistent execution and alignment.
• Oversee company sponsored clinical research in oncology indications, including input on study-related documents.
• Supervision of medical and safety aspects of ongoing clinical trials
• Support launch strategies, life-cycle management, and expansion of indications for use (Phase 1-4 studies)Provide guidance and support for medical publications
• Liaise with regulatory authorities (early access, compassionate use or registry programs)
• Maintain awareness of internal and external developments (scientific, clinical, competitive, and regulatory) that could impact the development plan
• Attend relevant scientific meetings and conferences and support development of summaries of key data, presentations, or symposia
• Implementation of applicable guidelines of the quality assurance system of Lantheus
• Ensure compliance with applicable local and global laws, regulations, guidelines and company policies and procedures

Basic Qualifications

• Doctorate degree in a relevant scientific field; board certification in Nuclear Medicine and/or Radiology. Experience in oncology is highly preferred.
• A minimum of 15 years of experience in drug development, with a proven track record in clinical trial planning and execution.
• Experience in Diagnostic Imaging development.
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in leading an international Team; track record of success in building and leading teams. Strong managerial experience essential. Candidate must know the regulatory strategies of Diagnostic agent approval
• Deep understanding of regulatory requirements and industry guidelines (FDA, EMA, ICH) related to clinical development.
• Understanding of PET imaging and other imaging modalities is preferred
• Experience in drug development (clinical phases I-IV)
• Strong teamwork skills required to work with a cross functional team, but also ability to work independently
• Results oriented and driven by objectives: initiative, flexibility, good organizational, prioritization and time management skills
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills to internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to travel as required
• MS Office skills, especially Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Image analysis experience strongly preferred

Core Values

The Ideal Candidate Will Embody Lantheus Core Values

• Let people be their best
• Respect one another and act as one
• Learn, adapt, and win
• Know someone’s health is in our hands
• Own the solution and make it happen

The pay range for this position is between $206,000 and $381,000 annually.

Actual base pay offered may vary depending on a number of factors such as job-related knowledge, skills and experience.

Employees in this position are eligible for a discretionary performance-based cash incentive.

Benefits for this position include:

• comprehensive health benefits package that includes medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage
• life and disability benefits, pre-tax accounts, a 401(k) with company contribution, and a variety of other benefits
• generous time off package including paid vacation, holidays, sick days, and paid parental leave

Applications for this position will be accepted until November 2, 2026.

Lantheus is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions and lactation), gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.

Any applicant requiring an accommodation in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied should make a request to the Lantheus Talent Acquisition team at [e-mail].

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