Qualifications
Responsibilities
Benefits
Lead an integrated global Radiology & Theranostics organization spanning translational radiology, computational radiology, medical imaging, medical physics, nuclear medicine and translational science. This role will set and execute imaging strategy from preclinical through late clinical development, predominantly in oncology across solid tumors and hematologic malignancies and across therapy modalities, with additional support for trials beyond oncology. Key deliverables include development of imaging-based biomarkers for patient selection, target validation, pharmacodynamic assessment and treatment endpoints.
Location:Gaithersburg MD or Kendall Square MA
Key accountabilities
Define and execute the enterprise strategy for Radiology & Theranostics across the oncology portfolio, from preclinical development 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.
Earlier, consistent integration of imaging into preclinical, clinical development and indication plans.
Lead Theranostics and Radioconjugate imaging strategy from preclinical development through Phase III, including dosimetry and study design.
Integrate PET, nuclear medicine, medical physics and translational science capabilities, including external academic collaborations.
Ensure imaging strategies are incorporated early into asset and indication plans across solid tumor, hematologic malignancy and selected non-oncology trials.
Represent the function in senior governance, business-development evaluations and interactions with regulators and external experts.
Recruit, develop and retain a high-performing, multidisciplinary global organization.
Leadership scope
The role is expected to provide strategic oversight across:
Translational Radiology: clinical development imaging strategy, radiographic endpoints and imaging-based biomarkers from preclinical through late clinical development
Computational Radiology: radiomics, imaging AI and multimodal biomarkers
Medical Imaging, Medical Physics & Translational Science:Theranostics, Radioconjugate and dosimetry
Regional and external capabilities: including China and EU collaborations
Measures of success
One aligned Radiology & Theranostics strategy and governance model.
Earlier, consistent integration of imaging into development plans.
Increased use of validated imaging endpoints and biomarkers.
Scalable radiomics data and AI infrastructure.
StrongTheranostics and Radioconjugate development capabilities.
Reduced duplication and improved collaboration across organizational boundaries.
Experience Required
MD, PhD or equivalent advanced degree in radiology, nuclear medicine, medical physics, biomedical imaging, oncology or a related discipline.
Extensive leadership experience in pharmaceutical development, translational medicine or imaging sciences (minimum of 10+ years of relevant experience).
Demonstrated expertise in clinical imaging endpoints, imaging-based biomarkers, radiomics or theranostics, including application to patient selection, target validation, pharmacodynamics and treatment endpoints.
Strong understanding of oncology drug development across solid tumors and hematologic malignancies, therapy modalities and global regulatory expectations.
Experience leading multidisciplinary, geographically distributed scientific teams.
Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and translate emerging science into portfolio-level strategy.
Collaborative, enterprise-minded leader comfortable operating across scientific, clinical, technical and business interfaces.
The annual base pay for this position ranges from $331,873.60 - $497,810.40. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours. Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition, our positions offer a short-term incentive bonus opportunity; eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program (salaried roles), to receive a retirement contribution (hourly roles), and commission payment eligibility (sales roles). Benefits offered included a qualified retirement program [401(k) plan]; paid vacation and holidays; paid leaves; and, health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans. Additional details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
Date Posted
01-Sep-2026Closing Date
24-Sep-2026About AstraZeneca
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