Radiologist, Gastroenterology & Oncology
Company: Takeda
Location: Cambridge
Posted on: November 20, 2023
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Job Description
Are you looking for a patient-focused company that will inspire you
and support your career? If so, be empowered to take charge of your
future at Takeda. Join us as a Radiologist, Gastroenterology &
Oncology based at our Cambridge, MA office.
How you will contribute:
ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Serves as an in-house Subject Matter Expert in Imaging,
especially in clinical studies employing radiological
endpoints
- Builds and maintains relationships with key cross-functional
internal stakeholders involved in clinical development (especially,
the clinical therapeutic area units)
- Works with program teams and other advanced technology groups
to optimally devise and implement imaging biomarkers in drug
development plans and clinical studies
- Works closely with preclinical imaging group scientists to
ensure smooth translation of imaging biomarkers and alignment
between preclinical and clinical platform activities
- Represents Imaging on cross-functional Global Program Teams
(GPTs), Clinical Sub-Teams (CSTs) and Translational Sub-Teams
(TSTs) to support imaging strategies and implementation plans
- Provides advice and recommendations to development teams about
the appropriateness, utility, feasibility, limitations and benefits
of various imaging techniques
- Validates and operationalizes imaging biomarkers to be
fit-for-purpose for drug development
- Ensures the proper implementation of imaging in clinical trials
by scientific guidance on choice of imaging core lab and external
imaging collaborators, by input into study protocols and
imaging-specific trial documents, and by oversight of imaging
conduct and imaging deliverables
- Enables the conduct of imaging studies across technological
platforms and geographies
- Maintains a state-of-the-art knowledge of advances in imaging
and assesses these advances for their potential value for Takeda's
portfolio
- Serves as a knowledgeable Takeda representative on imaging
issues to external imaging experts, imaging biomarker activities
and consortia
- Contributes to developing external relationships with key
academic imaging centers, imaging diagnostics companies and imaging
CROs
- Maintains a scientific profile in the broader community via
participation in relevant conferences, consortia and scientific
disclosures
Core differentiators of role:
- Expertise in radiological reads and associated clinical trial
processes (e.g., central read methodologies), especially in body
imaging, gastroenterology and oncology
- Experience in imaging workflows relevant to clinical trials
Technical Expertise:
- Requires training and experience of radiology in the context of
gastroenterology and oncology
- Requires experience and understanding of clinical trial
logistics, centralized imaging management processes, and the drug
development environment
Leadership:
- Will need to lead organizationally through cross-functional
influence and effective working relationships
- Will need to assume responsibility for imaging within specific
programs and to work effectively with direct colleagues (other
clinical imaging scientists and imaging technologists) within the
imaging group
- Will need the ability to accomplish goals through working
collaboratively with project teams and management external to the
Imaging group
Decision-making and Autonomy:
- Will have substantial authority to decide if/when imaging
biomarkers are incorporated in clinical development
- Will ensure robust application of imaging biomarkers to
portfolio programs, provide authoritative interpretation of the
results and represent the findings to project teams and senior
management
- Will be responsible to independently design, conduct and
interpret imaging methods studies
Interaction:
- Will require substantial engagement with program teams, fellow
imaging scientists and other cross-functional partners
- Will require effective interaction with external imaging core
labs and academic sites
Innovation:
- Will require awareness and development of novel radiological
developments and imaging biomarkers as warranted
Complexity:
- Will operate in a complex matrixed environment with internal
Takeda teams and external imaging providers, across international
geo-graphies and cultures
Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:
- Advanced degree (MD) with radiology specialization
- Minimum of 7 years' experience in imaging (post-residency)
- Experience in the design and implementation of imaging in
clinical trials for drug development, from the pharma and/or vendor
side
- Cross-imaging modality expertise strongly preferred (especially
MRI and CT) including knowledge of technical fundamentals
- Pragmatism to apply innovative imaging technologies in a "fit
for purpose" manner in the drug discovery process.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and
interpersonal skills, including presentational capabilities
- Good people skills, ability to work effectively with people
from diverse backgrounds and expertise
- Superior analytic and problem-solving skills
- Agility and ability to respond quickly to changing
situations
Travel requirements:
- Willingness to travel to both internal and external meetings,
including overnight trips. National and international travel is
required.
- Requires approximately 5-15% travel
What Takeda can offer you:
- Comprehensive Healthcare: Medical, Dental, and Vision
- Financial Planning & Stability: 401(k) with company match and
Annual Retirement Contribution Plan
- Health & Wellness programs including onsite flu shots and
health screenings
- Generous time off for vacation and the option to purchase
additional vacation days
- Community Outreach Programs and company match of charitable
contributions
- Family Planning Support
- Flexible Work Paths
- Tuition reimbursement
More about us:
At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development
of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best in class patient
support programs. Takeda is a patient-focused company that will
inspire and empower you to grow through life-changing work.
Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating
careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in
everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace,
in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to
deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the
world.
Location and Salary Information:
- Location: Cambridge, MA
- Base Salary Range: $217,000-$310,000 based on candidate
professional experience level.
- The final salary offered for this position may take into
account a number of factors including, but not limited to,
location, skills, education, and experience.
EEO Statement
Takeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce
and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and
applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion,
sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression,
parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship
status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status,
status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other
protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and
local laws, and any other characteristic protected by law.
Locations
USA - MA - Cambridge - Binney St
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Time Type
Full time
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