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Director of nuclear medicine requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in director of nuclear medicine job postings.
Sample director of nuclear medicine requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Nuclear Medicine or related field
- Valid Nuclear Medicine Technologist license
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in nuclear medicine
- Knowledge of radiation safety and radiation protection protocols
- Proficiency with nuclear medicine instrumentation
Sample required director of nuclear medicine soft skills
- Strong leadership skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to multitask and prioritize workload
- Organizational and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work under pressure
Director of nuclear medicine job description example 1
Neurocrine Biosciences director of nuclear medicine job description
Who We Are:
At Neurocrine Biosciences, we pride ourselves on having a strong, inclusive, and positive culture based on our shared purpose and values. We know what it takes to be great, and we are as passionate about our people as we are about our purpose - to relieve suffering for people with great needs, but few options.
What We Do:
Neurocrine Biosciences is a neuroscience-focused, biopharmaceutical company with a simple purpose: to relieve suffering for people with great needs, but few options. We are dedicated to discovering and developing life-changing treatments for patients with under-addressed neurological, endocrine and psychiatric disorders. The company's diverse portfolio includes FDA-approved treatments for tardive dyskinesia, Parkinson's disease, endometriosis* and uterine fibroids*, as well as clinical programs in multiple therapeutic areas. For three decades, we have applied our unique insight into neuroscience and the interconnections between brain and body systems to treat complex conditions. We relentlessly pursue medicines to ease the burden of debilitating diseases and disorders, because you deserve brave science. *in collaboration with AbbVie
About the Role:
We are seeking a highly motivated and accomplished medicinal chemist to join our rapidly growing small molecule discovery team. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of advancing compounds into the clinic and leading cross functional project teams in the smooth execution of project strategy. This role will be part of the core chemistry leadership team and will help set and execute the overall chemistry strategy to rapidly advance compounds across multiple programs in CNS and endocrine therapeutic areas. They will serve as a scientific expert in medicinal chemistry for the evaluation of new internal targets and external opportunities. They will be responsible for identifying talent and mentoring internal and external FTEs to build a sustainable productive and impactful team.
Provides strategic direction and leadership for selected projects and departmental initiatives within the chemistry group. Provides medicinal chemistry expertise for new target evaluations and sets the strategy for clear go/no go milestones for projects. Conducts and collaborates with other departments on the principles and theories in chemistry research, drug discovery and drug development. Develops strategies to ensure effective achievement of scientific objectives. May develop budgets for capital expenditures and labor. Provides supervision and mentorship to Neurocrine's research staff members (internal and external) including activities supporting drug discovery and drug development. Accountable for growing capabilities in such technologies as they aligned with Neurocrine's business objectives.
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Your Contributions (include, but are not limited to):
Project and portfolio leadership including setting both program and chemistry strategy for selected projects
Directs a team of scientists, coordinates cross functional activities across multiple drug discovery programs, and drives the development and incorporation of novel technologies
Oversees the patent and publication strategy for projects. Leads writing of scientific publications and patents. Presents study results externally where appropriate
Conducts and collaborates with others on the principles and theories in chemistry research, drug discovery and drug development Provides medicinal chemistry expertise to new target diligence and external opportunities
Anticipates potential issues and provides contingencies and resolutions to continuously improve the design, make, test, analyze cycle of drug discovery
Develops strategies to ensure effective achievement of scientific objectives across multiple projects Partners with other top managers to establish company policies Selects, develops and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the project or function
Performs other duties as assigned
Requirements:
BS/BA degree in a relevant scientific discipline (chemistry preferred) and 15+ years of relevant technical and management experience in the pharmaceutical industry. Significant practical experience conducting method transfer both as the originating and receiving site. Significant experience evaluating analytical data and drawing meaningful conclusions ORMS/MA degree preferred and 13+ years of similar experience noted above ORPhD preferred and 10+ years of similar experience noted above and Extensive previous managerial experiences also required Demonstrated scientific excellence and clinical expertise in chemistry research Recognized expertise, including publication of significant contributions to a field over time Overall strong work ethic and willingness to engage in laboratory experimentation across therapeutic areas Excellent interpersonal, leadership and communication skills are required for interacting with both internal and external resources Expert understanding of the drug discovery process Recognized as an internal thought leader with extensive technical and business expertise within a strategic organization Applies in-depth knowledge of own function, business / commercial / scientific expertise to solve critical issues successfully and innovatively Evaluates key business / scientific challenges and completes complex, ambiguous initiatives having cross-functional impact Ability to effectively interact with multiple functions across the organization, and effectively communicate results and strategies to staff and company executives Strong attention to detail, excellent written and oral communication skills
#LI-DM1
Neurocrine Biosciences is an EEO/AA/Disability/Vets employer.
As a condition of employment with Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc. in the United States, you must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and provide valid proof of vaccination to the company.
At Neurocrine Biosciences, we pride ourselves on having a strong, inclusive, and positive culture based on our shared purpose and values. We know what it takes to be great, and we are as passionate about our people as we are about our purpose - to relieve suffering for people with great needs, but few options.
What We Do:
Neurocrine Biosciences is a neuroscience-focused, biopharmaceutical company with a simple purpose: to relieve suffering for people with great needs, but few options. We are dedicated to discovering and developing life-changing treatments for patients with under-addressed neurological, endocrine and psychiatric disorders. The company's diverse portfolio includes FDA-approved treatments for tardive dyskinesia, Parkinson's disease, endometriosis* and uterine fibroids*, as well as clinical programs in multiple therapeutic areas. For three decades, we have applied our unique insight into neuroscience and the interconnections between brain and body systems to treat complex conditions. We relentlessly pursue medicines to ease the burden of debilitating diseases and disorders, because you deserve brave science. *in collaboration with AbbVie
About the Role:
We are seeking a highly motivated and accomplished medicinal chemist to join our rapidly growing small molecule discovery team. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of advancing compounds into the clinic and leading cross functional project teams in the smooth execution of project strategy. This role will be part of the core chemistry leadership team and will help set and execute the overall chemistry strategy to rapidly advance compounds across multiple programs in CNS and endocrine therapeutic areas. They will serve as a scientific expert in medicinal chemistry for the evaluation of new internal targets and external opportunities. They will be responsible for identifying talent and mentoring internal and external FTEs to build a sustainable productive and impactful team.
Provides strategic direction and leadership for selected projects and departmental initiatives within the chemistry group. Provides medicinal chemistry expertise for new target evaluations and sets the strategy for clear go/no go milestones for projects. Conducts and collaborates with other departments on the principles and theories in chemistry research, drug discovery and drug development. Develops strategies to ensure effective achievement of scientific objectives. May develop budgets for capital expenditures and labor. Provides supervision and mentorship to Neurocrine's research staff members (internal and external) including activities supporting drug discovery and drug development. Accountable for growing capabilities in such technologies as they aligned with Neurocrine's business objectives.
_
Your Contributions (include, but are not limited to):
Project and portfolio leadership including setting both program and chemistry strategy for selected projects
Directs a team of scientists, coordinates cross functional activities across multiple drug discovery programs, and drives the development and incorporation of novel technologies
Oversees the patent and publication strategy for projects. Leads writing of scientific publications and patents. Presents study results externally where appropriate
Conducts and collaborates with others on the principles and theories in chemistry research, drug discovery and drug development Provides medicinal chemistry expertise to new target diligence and external opportunities
Anticipates potential issues and provides contingencies and resolutions to continuously improve the design, make, test, analyze cycle of drug discovery
Develops strategies to ensure effective achievement of scientific objectives across multiple projects Partners with other top managers to establish company policies Selects, develops and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the project or function
Performs other duties as assigned
Requirements:
BS/BA degree in a relevant scientific discipline (chemistry preferred) and 15+ years of relevant technical and management experience in the pharmaceutical industry. Significant practical experience conducting method transfer both as the originating and receiving site. Significant experience evaluating analytical data and drawing meaningful conclusions ORMS/MA degree preferred and 13+ years of similar experience noted above ORPhD preferred and 10+ years of similar experience noted above and Extensive previous managerial experiences also required Demonstrated scientific excellence and clinical expertise in chemistry research Recognized expertise, including publication of significant contributions to a field over time Overall strong work ethic and willingness to engage in laboratory experimentation across therapeutic areas Excellent interpersonal, leadership and communication skills are required for interacting with both internal and external resources Expert understanding of the drug discovery process Recognized as an internal thought leader with extensive technical and business expertise within a strategic organization Applies in-depth knowledge of own function, business / commercial / scientific expertise to solve critical issues successfully and innovatively Evaluates key business / scientific challenges and completes complex, ambiguous initiatives having cross-functional impact Ability to effectively interact with multiple functions across the organization, and effectively communicate results and strategies to staff and company executives Strong attention to detail, excellent written and oral communication skills
#LI-DM1
Neurocrine Biosciences is an EEO/AA/Disability/Vets employer.
As a condition of employment with Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc. in the United States, you must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and provide valid proof of vaccination to the company.
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Director of nuclear medicine job description example 2
Frontier Medicines director of nuclear medicine job description
Frontier Medicines is seeking a highly motivated individual for a newly created Director role in Medicinal Chemistry. The successful candidate will lead a team of internal and external medicinal chemists to optimize and advance novel compounds into clinical development. As a member of project teams and potential project team leader, you will oversee development of compounds for potency, DMPK, and pharmacology.
Requirements
Discover and advance novel small molecule drugs into clinical development
Lead, mentor, develop, motivate, and inspire a team of reporting scientists to create a collaborative, lab-based culture
Apply organic and medicinal chemistry skills in the design and synthesis of novel small molecules as potential drug candidates
Contribute to overall corporate medicinal chemistry strategy
Guide biological testing, ADME characterization, and other lead profiling assays; proactively propose new strategies and new target molecules to improve key drug attributes
Proactively help manage external chemistry efforts, providing synthetic expertise in a collaborative fashion
Regularly summarize results and provide progress updates to the chemistry and cross-functional project teams
Contribute to the writing of patent applications, study reports, and scientific publications
Assist in choosing new biological targets
What are we looking for?
Ph.D. in organic or medicinal chemistry with at least 12-15 years of relevant experience in a biotech or pharma setting
Masters degree with 15-20 years relevant experience in a biotech or pharma setting
Demonstrated success in delivering multiple novel agents into clinical development
Extensive project leadership experience bringing teams through lead optimization and selection of development candidates
Demonstrated track record of patents and publications in medicinal chemistry
Intellectual fearlessness and strong innovative streak
Ability to work with and manage multifunction teams
Extensive working knowledge of modern medicinal chemistry and drug discovery techniques (e.g., fragment and structure-based drug design, computational chemistry, multi-parametric optimization of bioactivity/physicochemical/ADME properties)
Experience in the discovery of covalent drug molecules very highly preferred
Self-motivated and enthusiastic; fast learner who can identify the core project challenges and expeditiously change course as required in a fast-paced organization
Team player who will be able to collaborate effectively in a multi-disciplinary team environment
A commitment to excellence, maintaining detailed records and having superb data organization skills
Exceptional oral communication and writing skills
Legally authorized to work in the US
Benefits
Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
Short Term & Long Term Disability
Training & Development
Free Food & Snacks
Wellness Resources
Stock Option Plan
Requirements
Discover and advance novel small molecule drugs into clinical development
Lead, mentor, develop, motivate, and inspire a team of reporting scientists to create a collaborative, lab-based culture
Apply organic and medicinal chemistry skills in the design and synthesis of novel small molecules as potential drug candidates
Contribute to overall corporate medicinal chemistry strategy
Guide biological testing, ADME characterization, and other lead profiling assays; proactively propose new strategies and new target molecules to improve key drug attributes
Proactively help manage external chemistry efforts, providing synthetic expertise in a collaborative fashion
Regularly summarize results and provide progress updates to the chemistry and cross-functional project teams
Contribute to the writing of patent applications, study reports, and scientific publications
Assist in choosing new biological targets
What are we looking for?
Ph.D. in organic or medicinal chemistry with at least 12-15 years of relevant experience in a biotech or pharma setting
Masters degree with 15-20 years relevant experience in a biotech or pharma setting
Demonstrated success in delivering multiple novel agents into clinical development
Extensive project leadership experience bringing teams through lead optimization and selection of development candidates
Demonstrated track record of patents and publications in medicinal chemistry
Intellectual fearlessness and strong innovative streak
Ability to work with and manage multifunction teams
Extensive working knowledge of modern medicinal chemistry and drug discovery techniques (e.g., fragment and structure-based drug design, computational chemistry, multi-parametric optimization of bioactivity/physicochemical/ADME properties)
Experience in the discovery of covalent drug molecules very highly preferred
Self-motivated and enthusiastic; fast learner who can identify the core project challenges and expeditiously change course as required in a fast-paced organization
Team player who will be able to collaborate effectively in a multi-disciplinary team environment
A commitment to excellence, maintaining detailed records and having superb data organization skills
Exceptional oral communication and writing skills
Legally authorized to work in the US
Benefits
Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
Short Term & Long Term Disability
Training & Development
Free Food & Snacks
Wellness Resources
Stock Option Plan
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024