Nuclear Medicine Project Manager, R&D

Blue Earth Diagnostics is an established molecular imaging company focused on providing innovative, well-differentiated diagnostics solutions, informing patient management, and driving future therapies in cancer. Formed in 2014, Blue Earth Diagnostics’ success is driven by our management expertise and agility, supported by our demonstrated track record of rapid development and commercialization of PET radiopharmaceuticals. Blue Earth Diagnostics’ clinical focus is exclusively in cancer.

Blue Earth Diagnostics is a subsidiary of Bracco Imaging S.p.A., a global leader in diagnostic imaging.

As a key member of the Blue Earth Diagnostics Research & Development (R&D) team, the Imaging Project Manager supports the development of new diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals. This role involves overseeing imaging-related activities across clinical studies, including study setup, execution, and close‑out, while managing relationships with external partners such as Imaging Core Labs (ICLs). The Imaging Project Manager is expected to thrive in a fast-paced environment, taking on a broad range of responsibilities as part of a global project team.

Eastern Standard Time Zone location highly preferred.

• Participate in the selection and qualification of third‑party Imaging Core Labs (ICLs).
• Provide sponsor oversight and operational management of ICLs from study start‑up through imaging database lock and data transfer.
• Serve as the primary imaging interface with Clinical CROs, site monitors, and study teams.
• Assist Clinical Operations with study setup, execution, and close‑out, including contributing technical expertise to study documents (e.g., imaging sections of Clinical Protocols, Imaging Manuals, Independent Review Charters) in compliance with ICH‑GCP.
• Support imaging site selection, scanner qualification, acquisition protocols, and central blinded imaging reads.
• Facilitate analysis and interpretation of imaging data and ensure proper archiving of medical imaging data from clinical trials.
• Collaborate closely with assigned medical physicists to translate scientific and technical requirements into operational plans.
• Coordinate with cross‑functional teams, including Clinical Science, Biostatistics, CMC, and Regulatory Affairs.
• Ensure regulatory inspection readiness in collaboration with the study team.
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of imaging techniques, clinical information, and product data within diagnostic and therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals.
• Support development of training materials and conduct training for Medical Affairs and customers in preparation for product launch.
• Assist Medical Affairs in organizing medical education activities at conferences and external meetings.
• Attend national congresses and meetings as required.
• Maintain current professional certifications.
• Travel – Up to 40% mostly within the US, with occasional international travel.
• Other duties as determined by business needs.

• Bachelor’s degree in radiography, physics, or a related field; OR professional certification as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist; OR equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

• Clinical experience in Positron Emission Tomography (PET) and/or Nuclear Medicine.
• Minimum of 5 years of clinical work experience in PET or PET/CT.
• Expertise in scanner qualification (phantom imaging and analysis) and image quality control.
• Background in research and development within pharma, biotech, or Imaging Core Lab/CRO, ideally in diagnostic radiopharmaceutical development.
• Experience in global clinical trials preferred, ideally spanning early to late‑stage drug development.
• Strong initiative and ability to work independently and systematically.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

• Current ARRT Registration or NMTCB Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist required.
• NMTCB PET Certification preferred but not required.
• Valid driver’s license required.

• Proactive, self‑motivated, and able to work both independently and…