Senior Director, Medical Physics
Remote
Full Time
Clinical Development
Senior Manager/Supervisor
Objective
The Senior Director, Medical Physics will provide leadership and expanded capacity and capability within the Perspective Therapeutics’ Radiation Sciences function, with strategic and operational responsibility for the medical physics and dosimetry activities supporting the company’s radioligand therapy (RLT) programs. Reporting to the Senior Vice President, Clinical Development, this role will perform, author and manage internal and external projects and teams conducting dosimetry analysis, radiation safety assessments, and regulatory documentation across the clinical development lifecycle. The Senior Director will serve as a senior subject matter expert for the company in medical physics guiding clinical and translational program strategy, contributing to pipeline development, and representing the function in regulatory interactions. This individual will play a critical leadership role in building scalable infrastructure and scientific rigor to support the advancement of novel radiotherapeutics.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
For information on Perspective Therapeutics, visit our website at:www.perspectivetherapeutics.com.
Perspective Therapeutics provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
The Senior Director, Medical Physics will provide leadership and expanded capacity and capability within the Perspective Therapeutics’ Radiation Sciences function, with strategic and operational responsibility for the medical physics and dosimetry activities supporting the company’s radioligand therapy (RLT) programs. Reporting to the Senior Vice President, Clinical Development, this role will perform, author and manage internal and external projects and teams conducting dosimetry analysis, radiation safety assessments, and regulatory documentation across the clinical development lifecycle. The Senior Director will serve as a senior subject matter expert for the company in medical physics guiding clinical and translational program strategy, contributing to pipeline development, and representing the function in regulatory interactions. This individual will play a critical leadership role in building scalable infrastructure and scientific rigor to support the advancement of novel radiotherapeutics.
Essential Functions
- Provide strategic leadership and subject matter expertise across all medical physics and dosimetry activities for Perspective’s radioligand therapy (RLT) clinical programs, ensuring scientific rigor, quality, and regulatory compliance.
- Oversee and guide the development, implementation, and refinement of imaging and dosimetry protocols conducting analysis where necessary, collaborating with Clinical Development, Regulatory, and R&D to ensure alignment with clinical and program goals.
- Lead the establishment of best-in-class standards for imaging acquisition, reconstruction, and radiation dose assessment; proactively identify innovations and optimizations to improve accuracy, efficiency, and patient safety.
- Manage, mentor, and develop internal radiation sciences staff and external vendors/consultants where indicated and supporting clinical and translational dosimetry across sites and geographies.
- Serve as a senior liaison with key external stakeholders, including CROs, imaging core labs, clinical investigators, and regulatory authorities; represent Perspective in regulatory interactions, including contributing to IND, CTA, and NDA submissions.
- Oversee centralized quality control and assurance programs for dosimetry and imaging activities across all clinical trial phases and products; ensure harmonization of processes across study sites and company development programs.
- Drive the evaluation and adoption of novel technologies, systems, and software tools for imaging data handling, treatment planning, and dose calculation, with a focus on scalability and compliance.
- Collaborate with internal teams to assess and implement new radiopharmaceutical programs, contributing to pipeline decision-making with expertise in radiation biology and therapeutic index modeling.
- Champion cross-functional training, continuous improvement initiatives, and organizational readiness efforts to support growth, internal alignment, and regulatory preparedness (e.g., 21 CFR Part 11, GCP, ICH, NRC/EMA standards).
- Establish performance metrics and dashboards for radiation sciences support of clinical programs; report regularly to senior leadership on function performance, risks, and resource needs.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Education/Experience
- M.Sc. or Ph.D./D.Sc. in Medical Physics, Health Physics, Radiological Sciences, or closely related discipline.
- Board certification by the ABR or CCPM
- Minimum of 8-10 years of progressive experience in radiation oncology, nuclear medicine, or radiopharmaceutical development, including at least 3–5 years in a leadership or strategic oversight capacity (industry or academic/clinical leadership).
- Deep expertise in therapeutic and diagnostic dosimetry for radiopharmaceuticals, including hands-on and oversight-level experience with software such as OLINDA, MIM, Dosimetry Toolkit, or similar tools.
- Demonstrated experience supporting or leading clinical development programs in radioligand therapy or other nuclear medicine-based therapeutics, including contributions to clinical trial design, regulatory documentation, and cross-functional strategy.
- In-depth knowledge of regulatory frameworks and professional standards governing radiopharmaceuticals and medical physics (e.g., NRC, IAEA, EMA, FDA, SNMMI, AAPM).
- Proficiency in imaging informatics, including DICOM standards, PACS systems, and image data transfer and security, as well as experience with imaging protocol development and image quality assurance.
- Experience leading or supporting cross-site quality control programs and multi-center clinical trials involving radiological imaging and dosimetry components.
- Completion of a CAMPEP-accredited residency and/or advanced training in radiopharmaceutical dosimetry or imaging sciences.
- Prior experience in the biopharmaceutical or medical device industry, preferably within a GCP-compliant environment or in support of regulatory submissions (IND, CTA, NDA).
- Strong understanding of radiation biology, radiochemistry, and therapeutic index modeling.
- Experience working with early-phase through late-stage clinical development programs, and/or involvement in commercialization of radiopharmaceutical products.
- Recognized thought leadership in the field through scientific publications, conference presentations, or participation in relevant professional societies.
Knowledge / Skill / Ability
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and collaborative interpersonal skills.
- Critical thinking, cause-and-effect reasoning, abductive reasoning, analogical reasoning, inductive reasoning, deductive reasoning.
- Strong executive presence with exceptional leadership, strategic vision, and decision-making capabilities.
- Outstanding collaboration, negotiation, and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with both internal and external stakeholders.
- Highly analytical and data-driven approach to clinical development and problem-solving.
- Proven ability to manage multiple complex programs and drive execution in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Must be willing to travel up to 20% of the time, as measured on a calendar quarter. Both domestic and international travel may be required
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
For information on Perspective Therapeutics, visit our website at:www.perspectivetherapeutics.com.
Perspective Therapeutics provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
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