Job Description

Clinical Imaging Scientist with a “team-first” spirit to oversee the collection, analysis, and reporting of safety and efficacy data in clinical trials that is based on clinical imaging assessments.

Primary Responsibilities include:

Supporting clinical trial teams in using scientifically and operationally appropriate analyses of clinical imaging to assess efficacy and safety endpoints in clinical trials for regulatory submissions and internal decisions:

Supporting development of the imaging section of clinical trial protocols to ensure that they follow established standards and that the assessments support the trial endpoints
Develop/present training slides on imaging assessment for a trial for internal company personnel and/or for trial site staff
Apply Good Clinical Practice and ability to provide support to clinical teams on imaging-related issues such as radiation exposure and informed consent language
Provide technical support for regulatory filings that may include preparing written responses, developing storyboards, and presenting in support of inspections
Provide input on site data collection methods, forms, and site monitoring

Managing the use of independent central review in trials supported by an imaging vendor:

Lead the development and approval of the imaging requirements to clearly define the scope of work requested by clinical team. Consider specific needs of trial, the experience of iCROs, and budgets provided to make recommendations on iCRO selection
Manage the development and approval of vendor-generated materials including Imaging Review Charters, Site Imaging Manuals, and other documents. This entails providing guidance to and seeking input from our company stakeholders including statistics, clinical science, study management, data management, quality, and regulatory
Coordinate the development and approval of other documents, processes, and decisions to be implemented by the iCRO; this includes reviewer selection and training, data capture system functions, data transfer specifications, reader performance monitoring plans and metrics
Guide collaboration between the clinical trial team and the vendor, providing scientific and operational input during startup activities and during the execution of the trial, as needed
Collaborate with vendor management, procurement, and Imaging Lead to support governance of iCROs
Work with compliance team to support audits and/or review audit findings of iCROs

Contributing to research, education, and process improvement:

Promote a learning culture by educating other company teams on the role and proper use of imaging in drug development
Promote the development of a translational research culture by consulting with Imaging Leads regarding imaging technology development, deployment, and application
When appropriate, participate in the scientific development of novel approaches to image analysis and the use of imaging in trials
Lead process improvement initiatives to optimize team functioning, communication with other stakeholders, interactions with vendors, and other aspects of the team’s work

Minimum Education & Experience Requirements:

Bachelor's degree with a minimum of fourteen (14) years of clinical imaging and/or drug development experience
Master's degree with a minimum of ten (10) years of clinical imaging and/or drug development experience

Required Experience:

Experience working with or for an imaging CRO in support of late-stage clinical trials
Knowledge of multiple imaging modalities and their application to drug development
Knowledge of clinical trial design incorporating imaging biomarkers for evaluation of efficacy and safety
Skill in authoring clinical imaging operations documents for studies using imaging evaluation of efficacy and safety
Highly developed time management skills with a track record of managing complex projects with minimal supervision
Excellent communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate with culturally diverse stakeholders

Preferred Experience:

A minimum of five (5) years of experience supporting clinical drug development in an industry setting; oncology is strongly preferred
Trained and certified as a radiologic technologist with experience working in a hospital setting

We are a research-driven biopharmaceutical company. Our mission is built on the simple premise that if we “follow the science” that great medicines can make a significant impact to our world. We believe that a research-driven enterprise dedicated to world-class science can succeed by inventing medicine and vaccine innovations that make a difference for patients across the globe.

Who we are …

We are known as Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, New Jersey, USA in the United States and Canada and MSD everywhere else. For more than a century, we have been inventing for life, bringing forward medicines and vaccines for many of the world's most challenging diseases. Today, our company continues to be at the forefront of research to deliver innovative health solutions and advance the prevention and treatment of diseases that threaten people and animals around the world.

What we look for …

In a world of rapid innovation, we seek brave Inventors who want to make an Impact in all aspects of our business, enabling breakthroughs that will affect generations to come. We encourage you to bring your disruptive thinking, collaborative spirit and diverse perspective to our organization. Together we will continue Inventing For Life, Impacting Lives while Inspiring Your Career Growth.

INVENT.

IMPACT.

INSPIRE.

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

Domestic

VISA Sponsorship:

Yes

Travel Requirements:

10%

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Remote Work

Shift:

Not Indicated

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Hazardous Material(s):

Number of Openings:

1

Requisition ID:R88873

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