Imaging Clinical Research Physician
Eli Lilly and Company
August 24, 2026
Remote friendly (Indianapolis, IN)
United States
Clinical Research and Development
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the design and execution of integrated clinical development programs for diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals in oncology, immunology and cardiovascular diseases across early and late-phase development.
- Define clinical strategies, endpoints, patient populations, and imaging criteria for each phase of development.
- Design studies to evaluate diagnostic accuracy, optimal imaging timing, patient selection biomarkers, and comparative performance vs. standard-of-care imaging.
- Serve as a scientific expert in molecular imaging modalities (PET, SPECT, CT, MRI), including inflammatory and disease-activity imaging; oncology focus and emerging theranostic platforms a plus.
- Analyze and interpret molecular imaging data (tumor localization, tracer biodistribution, dosimetry, longitudinal response); evaluate imaging biomarkers for stratification and monitoring.
- Evaluate imaging performance metrics (sensitivity, specificity, SUVs, tumor-to-background ratios).
- Provide strategic input into advanced image analysis methods (development, validation, quantitative evaluation).
- Apply disease biology knowledge to guide diagnostic imaging scientific strategy.
- Collaborate with physicians, scientists, medical physicists, imaging operations, and advanced image analysis teams.
- Lead cross-functional projects and coordinate with external partners (CROs, academics, software developers, scanner manufacturers).
- Evaluate emerging imaging advances (modeling, AI) and drive application in clinical programs.
- Author/review clinical and regulatory documents (Investigator’s Brochures, protocols/amendments, clinical study reports, regulatory briefings) and contribute to technical manuals.
- Communicate findings via presentations, abstracts, and peer-reviewed publications.
- Other duties as assigned.
Basic Requirements
- Medical Doctor: board eligible/certified in relevant specialty (or completed comparable post-medical clinical training); non-U.S. trained must meet LCME requirements.
- Minimum 5 years clinical development experience; minimum 3 years industry experience.
Additional Skills/Preferences
- Tracer development experience; oncology, immunology and/or cardiology experience highly preferred.
- Strong problem-solving skills; anticipate systemic issues and prevent recurrence.
- Familiarity with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and regulatory requirements.
- Ability to balance scientific and business priorities; strong communication/collaboration/organizational/influencing skills.
- Fluency in written/spoken English.
- Travel estimated 10–15%.
- Lead the design and execution of integrated clinical development programs for diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals in oncology, immunology and cardiovascular diseases across early and late-phase development.
- Define clinical strategies, endpoints, patient populations, and imaging criteria for each phase of development.
- Design studies to evaluate diagnostic accuracy, optimal imaging timing, patient selection biomarkers, and comparative performance vs. standard-of-care imaging.
- Serve as a scientific expert in molecular imaging modalities (PET, SPECT, CT, MRI), including inflammatory and disease-activity imaging; oncology focus and emerging theranostic platforms a plus.
- Analyze and interpret molecular imaging data (tumor localization, tracer biodistribution, dosimetry, longitudinal response); evaluate imaging biomarkers for stratification and monitoring.
- Evaluate imaging performance metrics (sensitivity, specificity, SUVs, tumor-to-background ratios).
- Provide strategic input into advanced image analysis methods (development, validation, quantitative evaluation).
- Apply disease biology knowledge to guide diagnostic imaging scientific strategy.
- Collaborate with physicians, scientists, medical physicists, imaging operations, and advanced image analysis teams.
- Lead cross-functional projects and coordinate with external partners (CROs, academics, software developers, scanner manufacturers).
- Evaluate emerging imaging advances (modeling, AI) and drive application in clinical programs.
- Author/review clinical and regulatory documents (Investigator’s Brochures, protocols/amendments, clinical study reports, regulatory briefings) and contribute to technical manuals.
- Communicate findings via presentations, abstracts, and peer-reviewed publications.
- Other duties as assigned.
Basic Requirements
- Medical Doctor: board eligible/certified in relevant specialty (or completed comparable post-medical clinical training); non-U.S. trained must meet LCME requirements.
- Minimum 5 years clinical development experience; minimum 3 years industry experience.
Additional Skills/Preferences
- Tracer development experience; oncology, immunology and/or cardiology experience highly preferred.
- Strong problem-solving skills; anticipate systemic issues and prevent recurrence.
- Familiarity with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and regulatory requirements.
- Ability to balance scientific and business priorities; strong communication/collaboration/organizational/influencing skills.
- Fluency in written/spoken English.
- Travel estimated 10–15%.