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RayzeBio, a Bristol Myers Squibb company, is a dynamic biotechnology company headquartered in San Diego, CA. The company is focused on improving survival of people with cancer by harnessing the power of targeted radioisotopes. RayzeBio is developing innovative drugs against targets of solid tumors. Led by a successful and experienced entrepreneurial team, RayzeBio aims to be the global leader in radiopharmaceuticals.
The Principal Scientist, Medical Physicist, will be responsible for applying their expertise in radiopharmaceutical (RPT)-specific modeling to the research and development of new drugs and therapies. Their focus will be on radiopharmaceutical dose modelling and analyzing data from in vitro and vivo studies as well as clinical diagnostic and therapeutic studies. The candidate will be responsible for leading translational dosimetry analysis such as physiologically based pharmacokinetics or compartmentalization modelling. The candidate will also provide technical support including dosimetry calculations and work in collaboration with internal stakeholders as well as external vendors and experts.
Job Responsibilities
Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Work closely with Radiation Biophysics/Medical Physics to support all aspects of internal dosimetry analysis in discovery and development of radiopharmaceutical imaging and therapeutic agents.
Work closely with Discovery to design experiments and perform dosimetric data analysis from imaging modalities like PET (positron emission tomography) and SPECT (single-photon emission computed tomography) to assess drug uptake and distribution,
Identify and advise best practices and standardization processes for image data quality control in preclinical research, aligned with current guidance in literature.
Analyze preclinical and clinical imaging data to advance the translation of animal-to-human dose projection.
Explore new technologies and modelling approaches to improve the development of radiopharmaceuticals, such as novel radioisotopes including alpha-emitters.
Contribute to the advancement of medical physics knowledge in the field of radiopharmaceuticals.
Provide technical support, training and problem-solving solutions to cross-functional teams as needed.
Education and Experience
Advanced degree in Medical Physics or Engineering (PhD preferred) with didactic training in RPT biodistribution, kinetics and dose modelling.
Minimum of 6 years of experience in molecular imaging and RPT dose modelling research, or 3 years of extensive RPT-specific publications (10+).
Experience with radiopharmaceuticals as therapeutics in oncology and experience with alpha-emitters strongly desired
Skills and Qualification
Subject Matter Expert in mathematical pharmacokinetic modeling and its application in radiopharmaceutical research and development.
Technical skills with dosimetry software, coding and simulation/modeling/statistical tools (e.g. 3D-RD-S, MIM, MIRDcalc, OLINDA, Torch, GATE, SIMIND, SAAM II, SimBiology, Python, Matlab, R, SPSS, ITK-snap, 3D slicer, Elastix, etc.)
Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and think creatively when problem-solving on multidisciplinary projects.
Proven track record for coordinating and aligning cross-functional stakeholders to deliver on corporate timeline in a team environment.
Excellent communications skills and ability to present and discuss imaging and dosimetry topics clearly and concisely, including with scientific experts globally.
Demonstrated ability to organize, prioritize, and work effectively with minimal supervision in a constantly changing environment.
Recognized leadership skills, professional ethics, integrity, and ability to maintain confidential information.
Willingness to travel when needed (10-15%), including conference attendance which may involve evening and weekend work.
Current knowledge of global dosimetry guidelines and passion for pioneering alpha-emitting radiotherapeutics a plus.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.
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Compensation Overview:
The starting compensation range(s) for this role are listed above for a full-time employee (FTE) basis. Additional incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility) may be available. The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills, where the job is performed, the employee’s work schedule, job-related knowledge, and experience. Final, individual compensation will be decided based on demonstrated experience.
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Benefit offerings are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans then in effect and may include the following: Medical, pharmacy, dental and vision care. Wellbeing support such as the BMS Living Life Better program and employee assistance programs (EAP). Financial well-being resources and a 401(K). Financial protection benefits such as short- and long-term disability, life insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection and survivor support. Work-life programs include paid national holidays and optional holidays, Global Shutdown Days between Christmas and New Year’s holiday, up to 120 hours of paid vacation, up to two (2) paid days to volunteer, sick time off, and summer hours flexibility. Parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military leave. Family care services such as adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, fertility/infertility benefits, support for traveling mothers, and child, elder and pet care resources. Other perks like tuition reimbursement and a recognition program.
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