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Principal Scientist I, Imaging Expert- Clinical Imaging & Analytics

5-8 years
$103,600 – $192,400/year
10 July 1, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: PhD, MD, or MD/PhD Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

 

Principal Scientist I – Imaging Expert, Clinical Imaging & Analytics

Location: Cambridge, MA, USA | Company: Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research
Work Mode: Hybrid | Job Type: Full-time | Employment Type: Regular


Job Summary

Novartis is seeking a Principal Scientist I – Imaging Expert to join its Biomarker Development team at the Cambridge, MA site. In this key position, you'll serve as a scientific and technical lead in PET and SPECT imaging, driving translational imaging strategies and supporting preclinical to clinical drug development programs. This role offers unique cross-therapeutic exposure and collaborative engagement with research and clinical teams to design impactful imaging endpoints and accelerate innovation in healthcare.


Key Responsibilities

  • Serve as the internal subject matter expert in PET and SPECT imaging across preclinical and clinical programs.

  • Develop and implement fit-for-purpose imaging strategies for clinical trials.

  • Collaborate with internal teams and imaging CROs to execute trial imaging components.

  • Ensure data quality and responsiveness during trial execution and interpretation.

  • Identify and apply novel imaging modalities and endpoints in clinical protocols.

  • Lead imaging readouts to evaluate eligibility, efficacy, safety, and mechanisms of action.

  • Engage with external key opinion leaders (KOLs) to refine imaging strategies.

  • Drive radioligand development and molecular imaging from late preclinical through clinical transition.

  • Partner with translational science teams to design integrated biomarker strategies.


Required Skills & Qualifications

  • PhD, MD, or MD/PhD with experience in PET/SPECT imaging in academic, industry, or CRO settings.

  • Deep technical knowledge of PET/SPECT imaging for in-life (preclinical/clinical) applications.

  • Experience with Radioligand Therapy (RLT/RPT) and radiochemistry is a plus.

  • Familiarity with regulatory submissions, dosimetry, receptor occupancy, and FIH protocols.

  • Understanding of clinical trial design, endpoint statistics, and data flow.

  • Proven ability to work cross-functionally in matrixed R&D environments.

  • Self-motivated, results-oriented, and accountable with a strong collaborative mindset.

  • Excellent communication skills and fluency in English.


Perks & Benefits

  • Salary Range: $103,600 – $192,400/year

  • Performance-based cash incentives and equity award eligibility

  • Comprehensive medical, life, and disability insurance

  • 401(k) plan with company contribution and matching

  • Generous paid time off including vacation, personal days, and parental leave

  • Career development resources and training programs


Company Description

Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research (NIBR) is a global leader in translational research and drug discovery, focused on developing next-generation therapeutics in oncology, immunology, neuroscience, and more. NIBR's mission is to reimagine medicine and improve lives through breakthrough science and data-driven innovation.


Work Mode

Hybrid – Combination of on-site and flexible work from Cambridge, MA.


Call-to-Action

Are you passionate about advancing translational imaging and accelerating novel therapies? Join Novartis and make a global impact in healthcare innovation. Apply now to become a Principal Scientist I in Clinical Imaging & Analytics.