Global Head of Radiology & Theranostics Strategy

AstraZeneca GmbH; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 332,000 - 498,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Health benefits

Vacation and holidays

Job summary

AstraZeneca is seeking a senior leader to head an integrated Radiology & Theranostics organization, spanning translational radiology to dosimetry across oncology programs from preclinical to Phase III. The role will define imaging strategy, biomarker development and regulatory alignment.

You will build a global, multidisciplinary team, collaborate with external partners, and ensure imaging endpoints influence trial design and asset plans, with locations in Gaithersburg or Kendall Square.

Qualifications

• MD, PhD or equivalent advanced degree in radiology, nuclear medicine, medical physics, biomedical imaging, oncology or related field.
• Minimum 10+ years of leadership in pharmaceutical development or imaging sciences.
• Expertise in clinical imaging endpoints, biomarkers, radiomics, or theranostics.
• Strong understanding of oncology drug development and regulatory expectations.
• Experience leading distributed scientific teams.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the enterprise imaging strategy across the oncology portfolio, from preclinical through late-stage clinical trials.
• Establish a unified operating model, governance and investment roadmap for global imaging capabilities.
• Lead imaging strategy for clinical development and pivotal trials, including patient selection, target validation, pharmacodynamic assessment, response assessment, endpoint selection and regulatory alignment.
• Advance imaging-based biomarkers and radiomics for patient selection, pharmacodynamics, treatment endpoints and biomarker discovery.
• Recruit, develop and retain a high-performing, multidisciplinary global organization.

Skills

Leadership experience

Imaging biomarkers

Theranostics

Oncology drug development

Global collaborations

Education

MD, PhD or equivalent advanced degree

Job description

AstraZeneca is seeking a senior leader to head an integrated Radiology & Theranostics organization, spanning translational radiology to dosimetry across oncology programs from preclinical to Phase III. The role will define imaging strategy, biomarker development and regulatory alignment.

You will build a global, multidisciplinary team, collaborate with external partners, and ensure imaging endpoints influence trial design and asset plans, with locations in Gaithersburg or Kendall Square.