Research Scientist, Imaging Technology

Company: Takeda Pharmaceutical
Location: Norwell
Posted on: September 25, 2022

Job Description:

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• Manage and oversee processes and documentation between PTS Imaging and internal & external stakeholders.
• Serve as a point of contact to the Preclinical and Clinical network of external Imaging CROs, Academic Imaging Centers, and Image Archive & Analysis vendors.
• Responsible for tracking assigned project progress within the Imaging groupPOSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:
  • Participate in internal and external project team meetings to ensure that project priorities and timelines with respect to imaging are being met and to ensure PTS Imaging relationships are functioning appropriately with regards to studies containing imaging components.
  • Manage and provide support for governance documents (e.g., CDAs, consultancy agreements and Master Agreements with Imaging KOLs, imaging CROs and other imaging-related vendors) to ensure timely availability of their services.
  • Coordinate and collaborate with internal and external partners to ensure project timelines, resource needs and budgets meet Takeda expectations.
  • Work with other PTS Imaging scientists to coordinate and facilitate timely incorporation of imaging components into study documents (e.g. image acquistion guidelines, project plans, and image review charters).
  • Provide high-level costing estimates for the inclusion of Imaging-related endpoints being considered for clinical trials to other PTS Imaging Scientists, Clinical Operations, and Clinical Science.
  • Work closely with Clinical Operations to implement imaging-specific component of research protocols including document preparation, review, and approval.
  • Assist Clinical Operations and Procurement with technically accurate descriptions of requested imaging services and timelines in RFPs and SOWs generated for imaging CROs and provide subsequent review of submitted proposals as necessary.
  • Work with Regulatory and Quality Assurance to ensure compliance of imaging services providers, and specific biomarker trials EDUCATION, BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:
    • BS/BA degree in biology, allied health, science, engineering, pharmacy or related life science; advanced degree (MS, PhD) and/or post-graduate training
    • At least 5 years of professional imaging experience, for example experience in a clinical practice setting, management and/or technical experience in an imaging company or CRO performing imaging in clinical and/or preclinical trials, or imaging experience in the biotech/ pharmaceutical industry
    • At least 3 years experience in drug development processes in the pharmaceutical industry (could be in conjunction with professional imaging experience)
    • Completion of formal training as an Imaging Technologist (e.g. Nuclear Medicine, Radiologic Technology, Ultrasound, or MRI) preferred In accordance with the CO Equal Pay Act, Colorado Applicants Are Not Permitted to Apply. TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
      • Willingness to travel to both internal and external meetings, including overnight trips
      • National and international travel is required.
      • Requires approximately 5-10% travelWHAT TAKEDA CAN OFFER YOU:
        • 401(k) with company match and Annual Retirement Contribution Plan
        • Tuition reimbursement Company match of charitable contributions
        • Health & Wellness programs including onsite flu shots and health screenings
        • Generous time off for vacation and the option to purchase additional vacation days
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