Director, Radiopharmaceutical Imaging; RPI

Overview

At Rayze Bio, every day is an opportunity to ignite meaningful change. As a wholly‑owned subsidiary of Bristol Myers Squibb, Rayze Bio blends the nimble, pioneering spirit of an emergent biotech with the global expertise and resources of a leading innovator in oncology. Our mission is to develop transformative radiopharmaceutical therapies that offer new hope for patients living with cancer. Here, you’ll join a multidisciplinary team where your ideas are valued, your expertise is amplified, and collaboration is at the heart of everything we do.

From day one, expect to make an immediate impact—on our science, on our teams, and most importantly, on patients.

Rayze Bio is a dynamic biotechnology company headquartered in San Diego, CA. The company focuses on improving survival of people with cancer by harnessing the power of targeted radioisotopes. Rayze Bio is developing innovative drugs against targets of solid tumors, aiming to be the global leader in radiopharmaceuticals.

The Director RPI is responsible for the development of Rayze Bio’s diagnostic imaging pipeline across disease areas, including prostate cancer, hepatocellular cancer, and neuroendocrine tumors. Responsibilities include support for IND preparation, regulatory authority interactions, design and execution of Phase 0 to Phase 3 clinical trials, and medical monitoring. The role provides clinical direction and high‑quality scientific knowledge to guide strategy and execution of Rayze Bio’s diagnostic imaging portfolio, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure programs meet patient and business needs.

• Interact with clinical investigators and thought leaders to design a diagnostic imaging strategic plan.
• Lead internal project teams, partner with investigators and CROs to design and implement clinical studies of radiopharmaceutical imaging agents.
• Contribute to writing of protocols, investigator brochures, clinical study reports, and reviewing other clinical trial and regulatory documents.
• Conduct investigator meetings and lead site qualification and initiation visits with clinical trial investigators.
• Execute and deploy drug development strategic plans, develop contingency plans, provide technical and strategic advice, and meet milestones and budgets.
• Translate findings from research and non‑clinical studies into diagnostic imaging development opportunities.
• Oversee Data Review and Independent Data Monitoring Committees as applicable.
• Conduct clinical trials using ethical guidelines relevant to the pharmaceutical industry, ensuring compliance with external guidelines.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with clinical trial investigators and thought leaders.
• Serve as clinical lead for regulatory interactions, including preparation of briefing documents and attendance and presentation at health authority meetings.
• Work closely with commercial and medical affairs organization to develop and execute a diagnostic imaging program for Rayze Bio’s portfolio.
• Willing to travel approximately 30% of the time; evening and weekend work may be involved.

• Advanced degree in life sciences (e.g., Pharm
  
  D, PhD, MSc) with at least 5 years of pharmaceutical, biotech experience or academic clinical experience in oncology diagnostic development, or 3 years’ experience for candidates with a track record of developing radiopharmaceutical imaging agents through a regulatory process.

• Patient‑focused, deep commitment to understanding needs and improving the lives of patients with cancers, and a passion for developing novel therapeutics.
• Motivated to work in a fast‑paced, high‑accountability, small‑company environment. A "can do" and collegial professional who leads through influence and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated record of accomplishment in a compressed time frame; capable of prioritizing tasks and delivering deadlines with high performance standards and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate successfully with multiple functions in a team environment.
• Intellectually curious, with courage to…