Senior Director, Theranostics & Radiation Imaging

AstraZeneca; Wilmington (DE); Hybrid; USD 234,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

AstraZeneca GmbH is seeking a Senior Director to lead Theranostics and Radiation Science within Early Oncology Research and Development. You will mentor the Radiation Science team, drive cross-functional collaboration, and own dosimetry and imaging regulatory submissions.

The role requires a strategic leader with deep expertise in medical physics, internal dosimetry, and experience with radiopharmaceutical development. Travel 5-10% is expected.

Qualifications

• The position requires a Ph.D. in medical physics or related field and a medical physics residency or equivalent training.
• Over 10 years of post-training clinical/industry experience in nuclear medicine or radiopharmaceuticals.
• Experience with regulatory submissions and health authority interactions is preferred.
• Expertise in personalized dosimetry for radiopharmaceuticals and familiarity with dosimetry tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead imaging and dosimetry strategy across the Radiation Science portfolio from early studies to late development.
• Provide line management, mentorship, and career development for Radiation Science team members.
• Own external imaging and dosimetry vendor relationships and performance management.
• Lead regulatory submissions content related to dosimetry and imaging for health authorities.
• Oversee imaging protocol QC, image acquisition, reconstruction, and dose management.
• Ensure imaging execution at clinical sites adheres to study protocols.
• Represent Radiation Science in governance bodies and cross-functional teams.
• Stay current with regulatory guidelines for radioactive materials and imaging topics.
• Travel as needed (5-10%).

Skills

Medical physics leadership

Dosimetry

Nuclear medicine

SPECT and PET imaging

Image reconstruction

Programming (MATLAB, Python, R)

DICOM, PACS

Regulatory science liaison

Leadership and mentorship

Project/program management

Education

Bachelor's degree in physics, mathematics, engineering or related physical science

Ph.D. in medical physics, physics or related discipline

Medical physics residency or postdoctoral training

Board certification in medical physics (preferred)

Tools

OLINDA

MIM

DICOM

PACS

Job description

AstraZeneca GmbH is seeking a Senior Director to lead Theranostics and Radiation Science within Early Oncology Research and Development. You will mentor the Radiation Science team, drive cross-functional collaboration, and own dosimetry and imaging regulatory submissions.

The role requires a strategic leader with deep expertise in medical physics, internal dosimetry, and experience with radiopharmaceutical development. Travel 5-10% is expected.