Physician (Clinical), GP-602-15,

American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO); Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 160,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Cancer Institute (NCI) is recruiting for a Physician (Clinical) to serve as a medical officer in the Clinical Trials Branch of the Cancer Imaging Program, located in Rockville, Maryland. The role focuses on the development, oversight, and evaluation of oncology imaging trials, with emphasis on molecular imaging, radiopharmaceuticals, and theranostics.

The ideal candidate will have extensive clinical and research experience in Nuclear Medicine or Radiology, leadership in trials, and

Qualifications

• Must be a physician with clinical expertise in nuclear medicine or radiology.
• Experience designing and overseeing oncology imaging clinical trials.
• Strong leadership, collaboration, and communication skills.
• Familiarity with regulatory processes and multi-institutional trials.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical and scientific leadership in review and management of oncology imaging clinical trial concepts, protocols, and contracts.
• Collaborate with NIH-sponsored trial networks and external partners to integrate advanced imaging into cancer research.
• Represent the Cancer Imaging Program at scientific meetings, workshops, and advisory committees.

Skills

Nuclear Medicine

Radiology

Molecular Imaging

Imaging Biomarkers

Clinical Trials Leadership

Scientific Collaboration

Education

MD/DO or equivalent medical degree

Tools

PET/CT

SPECT/CT

Radiopharmaceuticals

Theranostics

Imaging Software

Job description

Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) National Institutes of Health (NIH)

National Cancer Institute (NCI)

Division of Cancer Treatment and Diagnosis (DCTD) Cancer Imaging Program (CIP)

Physician (Clinical)

The National Cancer Institute (NCI) is recruiting for a Physician (Clinical) in the Clinical Trials Branch (CTB), Cancer Imaging Program (CIP). The CIP is part of the Division of Cancer Treatment and Diagnosis (DCTD), an extramural division of the National Cancer Institute (NCI), National Institutes of Health (NIH). This is a full-time government position in Rockville, Maryland.
The Physician (Clinical) will serve as a medical officer within the Clinical Trials Branch and provide scientific and clinical expertise in the development, implementation, oversight, and evaluation of oncology imaging clinical trials. The incumbent will work closely with investigators from academia, industry, cooperative groups, and other Federal agencies to advance innovative imaging technologies and molecular imaging approaches that improve cancer diagnosis, staging, treatment planning, and assessment of therapeutic response. The position plays a key role in integrating advanced imaging biomarkers and imaging endpoints into early- and late-phase clinical trials while supporting the development and clinical evaluation of novel imaging agents, radiopharmaceuticals, and theranostic approaches.
The incumbent will provide medical and scientific leadership in the review and management of clinical trial concepts, protocols, cooperative agreements, grants, and contracts related to oncology imaging. The position requires close collaboration with NCI-sponsored clinical trial networks, including the National Clinical Trials Network (NCTN), the Experimental Therapeutics Clinical Trials Network (ETCTN), and other national and international research partners to facilitate the incorporation of state-of-the-art imaging technologies into cancer clinical research. The Physician (Clinical) will also represent the Cancer Imaging Program at scientific meetings, workshops, and advisory committees and will foster collaborations that accelerate the translation of innovative imaging strategies into clinical practice.
The ideal candidate will have extensive clinical and research experience in Nuclear Medicine or Radiology, with significant expertise in molecular imaging, radiopharmaceuticals, theranostics, PET/CT, SPECT/CT, and quantitative imaging biomarkers in oncology. Experience in diagnostic radiology or other oncology imaging disciplines is highly desirable. The successful candidate should have demonstrated experience in the design, conduct, and oversight of oncology clinical trials, a strong understanding of clinical research and regulatory processes, and experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams across academic institutions, industry, and Federal agencies. The candidate should also possess outstanding scientific leadership, communication, and collaborative skills, with a commitment to advancing innovative imaging research that improves outcomes for patients with cancer.
This is an exploratory advertisement to gauge interest and develop a potential candidate pool. A vacancy announcement for a Physician (Clinical), GP-602-15, will be posted on USAJOBS.gov at a later date.

This is a full-time government position in Rockville, Maryland. Candidates must be U.S. citizens.
Compensation for this position is commensurate with the individual's qualifications, as permitted
within Federal Government appointments.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the National Institutes of Health, and the
National Cancer Institute are Equal Opportunity Employers.