Associate Director Radiobiologist- Clinical Development

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Location: London, United Kingdom; Dublin, Ireland; Barcelona, Spain

As a Radiobiologist, you will play a key role within the Nuclear Medicine Expert Hub (NMEH), working closely with clinical colleagues to develop, implement, and uphold standards for clinical dosimetry protocols in Radioligand imaging and therapy.

You oversee quality assurance across all protocols involving radioligand imaging, ensuring high standards for imaging and dosimetry with a focus on the biological effects of ionizing radiation, provides expert guidance and operational input, leveraging deep knowledge of positron, photon, electron, and alpha particle dosimetry, especially for systemically administered radiopharmaceuticals.

You will also be overseeing clinical dosimetry data, reinforcing adherence to standard processes, data quality, and supporting the governance of these procedures.

As a subject matter expert, you identify and resolve clinical data quality issues, drive continuous improvement, and ensure timely escalation of unresolved concerns to maintain the integrity of clinical research activities.

This is a unique opportunity to influence global drug development while working alongside world-class scientists in a highly supportive, matrixed environment.

About the Role

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the standardization and implementation of clinical Radioligand Imaging/Therapy dosimetry protocols, ensuring consistency and scientific rigor across studies.
• Support operational excellence and provide expert dosimetry analysis within NMEH, facilitating robust and accurate trial results.
• Identify training needs and foster professional development in the team through continuous learning opportunities and mentorship initiatives.
• Set annual objectives aligned with strategic priorities and individual growth, motivating high performance and accountability among team members.
• Ensure data quality meets required standards, driving continuous improvement for reliable, high-value data across all research activities.
• Provide radiobiology leadership and encourage talent development by sharing expertise and cultivating a culture of innovation.
• Collaborate closely with global and cross-functional partners to achieve unified, organization-wide goals and share best practices.
• Drive innovation by supporting adoption of new technologies and data initiatives that advance clinical dosimetry and imaging excellence.
• Ensure compliance with GxP, regulatory standards, and participate in data governance forums to uphold data integrity and regulatory readiness.
• Manage audits, regulatory inspections, and serve as an escalation point for data quality issues, ensuring timely and effective resolution of any challenges.

Essential Requirements:

• M.S. or PhD in physics, biology, or a clinically relevant field with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
• Extensive experience with clinical dosimetry protocols in Radioligand imaging and therapy.
• Strong knowledge of radiobiology and the biological effects of ionizing radiation.
• Demonstrated expertise in positron, photon, electron, and alpha particle dosimetry, particularly for systemically administered radiopharmaceuticals.
• Proven ability to oversee data quality, regulatory compliance, and maintain GxP standards in clinical settings.
• Experience identifying training needs, mentoring teams, and fostering professional development.
• Ability to manage audits, regulatory inspections, and resolve complex data quality issues effectively.
• Strong collaboration skills, with experience working cross-functionally to implement standardized protocols and drive innovation.

Why Novartis?

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