Director, Medical & Scientific Affairs - Metabolic Disease Imaging
Core
Strategic leadership role providing scientific and clinical imaging expertise to shape imaging strategies, support study design, and ensure successful implementation of imaging endpoints across clinical trials for metabolic diseases.
Role type
Director, Medical & Scientific Affairs (Strategic IC)
Builds
Imaging strategies, study designs, and clinical trial endpoints for metabolic disease programs
Domain
Healthcare / Clinical Research / Metabolic Disease Imaging
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery
Required skills
quantitative imaging methods, imaging biomarker development, clinical trial design, imaging endpoint strategy, business development, stakeholder management, scientific communication, strategic thinking, problem-solving
Preferred skills
advanced imaging technologies, image analysis methodologies, emerging imaging techniques, proprietary software platforms, thought leadership
Technologies
quantitative imaging methods, emerging imaging techniques, proprietary software platforms
Responsibilities
Provide scientific and medical imaging expertise to Commercial Development, Operations, and project teams throughout the clinical trial lifecycle. Serve as a scientific subject matter expert and trusted advisor for sponsors, supporting study design, protocol review, imaging endpoint strategy, and solution development. Provide scientific leadership and strategic guidance for imaging components of clinical trials focused on MASH, obesity, diabetes, and other metabolic diseases. Advise sponsors and internal teams on the application of imaging biomarkers, quantitative imaging methods, and emerging technologies relevant to metabolic disease research. Review and provide scientific oversight for imaging charters, image review manuals, site-facing materials, sponsor deliverables, and study reports. Ensure imaging methodologies, endpoints, and operational approaches are aligned with protocol objectives, regulatory expectations, and industry best practices. Contribute to the advancement of imaging methodologies and endpoint strategies that support the assessment of metabolic disease progression, treatment response, and clinical outcomes. Support business development activities by participating in client meetings, capabilities presentations, bid defense meetings, RFPs, RFIs, and proposal development. Build and maintain strong relationships with sponsors and key stakeholders, providing scientific consultation throughout the sales and study execution process. Represent ICON at scientific conferences, industry forums, and working groups through presentations, publications, and participation in imaging standardization initiatives. Partner with Marketing and Commercial teams to communicate ICON's scientific differentiators and support thought leadership activities. Provide scientific training, mentorship, and consultation to internal teams, fostering continued development of imaging expertise across the organization. Collaborate with Product Development and Technology teams to define scientific requirements and support the enhancement of innovative imaging solutions and proprietary software platforms. Stay informed of emerging scientific, clinical, and regulatory developments related to metabolic diseases and their associated imaging applications.
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership & mentorship