About Perceptive
Our mission is to shape the future of clinical research. With decades of experience and the brightest minds in the industry, we help the global biopharmaceutical industry bring new, advanced medical treatments to market, faster.
We seek to change the world, and with the support of our teams across the globe, we flourish together. At Perceptive, we are one team. We learn, grow and win together.
Are you ready to help change the world?
Apart from job satisfaction, we can offer you:
HEALTH:
- Medical, Dental and Vision benefits for you and your family, including Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)
YOURSELF:
- Paid time off policy including holidays and sick time
- Internal growth and development programs & trainings
WEALTH:
401(k) program, life & accident insurance and disability insurance
About the role
As Principal Scientist, Advanced Imaging, you will provide scientific input on projects for clinical trials where medical imaging and possibly associated data are used to evaluate efficacy of investigational drugs and/or similar treatments. In this role, you will serve as a high level contributor on scientific and operational aspects of the project including authoring or contributing study documents, coordinating with relevant supporting staff, and developing and implementing quantitative analysis with independence. You will work with internal and external stakeholders to determine key project requirements/deliverables and serve as the point of contact for any scientific results, deliveries, consultations, or study issues associated with the quantitative analysis. You may be expected to take part in staff training.
Key Responsibilities
Document development and review
Independently author and/or review of internal and external facing documents and material such as:
- Standardized/harmonized image acquisition guidelines (e.g., develop imaging parameters for clinical protocols to ensure standardization of imaging techniques in multi-center trials)
- Independent Review Charter, particularly scientific analysis methodology documents.
- Results summary.
- Independent Review Charter.
- Image QC and processing instructions (QC Form).
- You may be responsible for aiding in the deployment and maintenance of new scientific workflows to ensure operational excellence and consistency.
Image Analysis
- Analyze image data and associated non-image data
- Maintain full understanding of analysis processes and software platforms
- Contribute and/or lead development of new analysis approaches
Quality
- Identify non-compliances and non-conformances associated with analysis.
- Demonstrate greater mastery of QC with the ability to support more complex cases
- Review audit findings, determine the risks associated with those findings and ensure that corrective actions are carried out.
- Conduct quality control reviews of scientific output and images.
External meetings
- Participate in and contribute to project related client meetings.
- Present, interpret, and publish scientific materials as needed.
- Attend relevant scientific/professional meetings.
Communication and project leadership
- Effective and professional communication with internal and external stakeholders.
- Demonstrates significant knowledge of wholistic delivery process as it relates to analysis through consultancy and advisory support given.
- Identify, evaluate and communicate potential risks related to deliverables as well as their mitigation.
- Actively maintain and disseminate knowledge in one or more identifiable specialisms.
- Contribute to and/or lead internal trainings as needed.
Functional Competencies (Technical knowledge/Skills)
- Technical competency in relevant software platforms (PMOD, VivoQuant, MIM, iPACS, etc)
- Advanced knowledge of analysis procedures and quality control
- Ability to work independently on more independent analysis activities both internally and for sponsors
- Ability to perform the assigned tasks with minimal supervision
- Demonstrable knowledge of relevant scientific terminology and practices
- Proven understanding of research methodologies and pragmatic application in a regulated environment
- Proven ability of using Microsoft Office products (including Word, Excel & PowerPoint)
- Technical proficiency in image analysis and associated software platforms
- High level understanding of data analytics, meaningful trends, quality control of results
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
- A flexible attitude with respect to work assignments and new learning
- Ability to manage multiple and varied tasks with enthusiasm and prioritize workload with attention to detail
- Must have the ability to work methodically in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment
- Demonstratable ability to apply critical thinking to problems and tasks
- Ability to identify and implement process improvements
- Proactively participates in skills improvement training and encourages their teams to participate
- Maintain an up-to-date awareness of trends, tools, technology, techniques, processes and developments within the Life sciences domain
- A self-starter and able to work under own initiative
This role is remote. Candidates located in the following states : AZ, CT, DE, FL, GA, IL, MA, MO, NH, NJ, NC, PA, UT, VA are preferred. The annual base salary range for this role is $104,000- $175,000. This range represents the anticipated initial annual salary and will vary depending on several factors including the candidate’s experience and skills as well as market rate adjustment.
Come as you are.
We're proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, colour, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.