Director, Oncology and Peripheral Imaging Clinical Development

Eli Lilly and Company

Senior Director leading clinical development of oncology imaging projects at Lilly. Overseeing integrated programs from early phase studies through registrational trials for oncology and peripheral imaging.

Posted 7/28/2026full-timePhiladelphia • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $177,000 - $259,600 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and executing clinical development programs in oncology and imaging, with a strong focus on diagnostic accuracy and regulatory compliance. Proficient in analyzing molecular imaging data and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive innovative imaging solutions.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Clinical Development ExperienceOncology Imaging ExpertiseMolecular Imaging Data AnalysisGood Clinical Practice (GCP) FamiliarityAdvanced Scientific Degree (PhD)

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Hard Skills

Clinical Strategy DefinitionStudy DesignDiagnostic Accuracy EvaluationImaging Performance Metrics AnalysisImage Analysis Method Development

Soft Skills

Problem-Solving SkillsCommunication SkillsCollaboration SkillsOrganizational SkillsInfluencing Skills

Tools & Technologies

PETSPECTCTMRITheranostic Platforms

Industry Keywords

Clinical DevelopmentOncologyPeripheral ImagingRegulatory RequirementsPatient Selection Biomarkers

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Google Cloud Platform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the design and execution of integrated clinical development programs for oncology and peripheral imaging
Define clinical strategies, endpoints, patient populations, and imaging criteria for each phase of development
Design studies to evaluate diagnostic accuracy, optimal imaging timing, patient selection biomarkers, and comparative performance versus standard‑of‑care imaging
Serve as a scientific expert in oncology imaging modalities, including PET, SPECT, CT, MRI, and emerging theranostic platforms
Analyze and interpret molecular imaging data (e.g., PET/CT, SPECT/CT)
Evaluate imaging performance metrics such as sensitivity, specificity, standardized uptake values (SUVs), and tumor to background ratios
Provide strategic input into the development, validation, and quantitative evaluation of advanced image analysis methods
Collaborate internally with imaging physicians, medical oncologists, medical physicists, as well as with imaging operations and advanced analysis teams
Lead cross functional projects and coordinate with external partners to support imaging method validation and implementation
Author and review key clinical and regulatory documents

Requirements

What you’ll need

Advanced scientific degree (PhD)
Minimum 3 years clinical development experience
Tracer development experience and experience in oncology and peripheral (non CNS) imaging is highly preferred
Strong problem-solving skills
Familiarity with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and regulatory requirements
Strong ability to balance scientific and business priorities
Demonstrated communication, collaboration, organizational, and influencing skills
Fluency in written and spoken English

Benefits

Comp & perks

eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k)
pension
vacation benefits
eligibility for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits
flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts)
life insurance and death benefits
certain time off and leave of absence benefits
well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities)