[Remote] Senior Director - Oncology and Peripheral Imaging Clinical Development

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Eli Lilly and Company is a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, focused on making life better for people around the world. They are seeking a Senior Director for Oncology and Peripheral Imaging Clinical Development, who will lead the clinical development of imaging strategies across various phases and collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners.ResponsibilitiesLead the design and execution of integrated clinical development programs for oncology and peripheral imaging across early and late-phase developmentDefine clinical strategies, endpoints, patient populations, and imaging criteria for each phase of developmentDesign studies to evaluate diagnostic accuracy, optimal imaging timing, patient selection biomarkers, and comparative performance versus standard‑of‑care imagingServe as a scientific expert in oncology imaging modalities, including PET, SPECT, CT, MRI, and emerging theranostic platformsAnalyze and interpret molecular imaging data (e.g., PET/CT, SPECT/CT), including tumor localization, tracer biodistribution, dosimetry considerations, and longitudinal response assessment. Evaluate and interpret imaging biomarkers for patient stratification, response assessment, and disease monitoring across solid tumors and hematologic malignanciesEvaluate imaging performance metrics such as sensitivity, specificity, standardized uptake values (SUVs), and tumor to background ratiosProvide strategic input into the development, validation, and quantitative evaluation of advanced image analysis methodsApply knowledge of immune‑mediated, cardiovascular, and metabolic disease biology to support imaging programs beyond oncology, as applicableCollaborate internally with imaging physicians, medical oncologists, medical physicists, as well as with imaging operations and advanced analysis teamsLead cross functional projects and coordinate with external partners, including CROs, academic institutions, software developers, and scanner manufacturers, to support imaging method validation and implementationEvaluate emerging scientific and technological advances in imaging, including modeling approaches and artificial intelligence, and drive their application in clinical programsAuthor and review key clinical and regulatory documents, including Investigator’s Brochures, protocols, protocol amendments, clinical study reports, and regulatory briefing documentsContribute to the development of technical manuals and imaging related trial documentationCommunicate scientific findings through internal presentations, conference abstracts, and peer reviewed publicationsSkillsMedical Doctor must be board eligible or certified in a medical specialty relevant to the role or have completed the comparable level of post-medical school clinical training relevant to the country of hiring. U.S. trained physicians must have achieved board eligibility or certification. Foreign medical graduates in U.S. based jobs, who are not U.S. board eligible or certified may be hired directly for employment in the U.S. at the discretion of the Chief Medical OfficerNon-U.S. trained physicians must have completed education and training at a medical school that meets the requirements of the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME)Minimum 3 years clinical development experience Industry experienceTracer development experience and experience in oncology and peripheral (non CNS) imaging is highly preferredStrong problem-solving skills; able to anticipate and recognize systemic problems, diagnose root causes and take corrective actions to prevent reoccurrenceFamiliarity with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and regulatory requirementsStrong ability to balance scientific and business prioritiesDemonstrated communication, collaboration, organizational, and influencing skillsFluency in written and spoken EnglishBenefitsFull-time equivalent employees also will be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance).Eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k)PensionVacation benefitsEligibility for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefitsFlexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts)Life insurance and death benefitsCertain time off and leave of absence benefitsWell-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities)Company OverviewWe're a medicine company turning science into healing to make life better for people around the world. It was founded in 1876, and is headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://www.lilly.com.Company H1B SponsorshipEli Lilly and Company has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 76 in 2026, 514 in 2025, 236 in 2024, 167 in 2023, 133 in 2022, 57 in 2021, 52 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.