Head of Pharma Programs

Imagene AI

. Lead Imagene’s Pharma Programs team, scientific operations and collaborative research programs .

Posted 11/1/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading scientific operations and collaborative research programs within the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors, with a strong focus on translational medicine, drug development, and biomarker research. Proven ability to communicate complex scientific concepts effectively and influence cross-functional teams in a dynamic environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

MD Or PhD In Life Sciences8+ Years Experience In Pharmaceutical IndustryLeadership In Scientific TeamsOncology And Translational Research ExpertiseClinical Study Design And Oversight

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Hard Skills

Translational MedicineDrug DevelopmentBiomarker ResearchClinical ScienceData InterpretationCohort DefinitionEndpoint SelectionScientific ReportingAnalytical CapabilitiesAI-Scientific Program Design

Soft Skills

Excellent Written CommunicationExcellent Oral CommunicationInfluencing Cross-Functional TeamsCollaborationAccountability

Tools & Technologies

Artificial IntelligenceDigital PathologyComputational BiologyData-Driven Healthcare Products

Industry Keywords

BiopharmaceuticalHealthcare TechnologyTranslational ResearchClinical RelevanceScientific Oversight

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead Imagene’s Pharma Programs team, scientific operations and collaborative research programs
Oversee execution of collaborative research programs with biopharmaceutical, academic and healthcare partners
Translate partner objectives and complex biological questions into well-designed AI-scientific programs
Provide end-to-end leadership across project conception, study design, model-development alignment, analysis, interpretation and scientific communication
Lead and manage the scientific team, establishing responsibilities, development pathways and a culture of scientific rigor, accountability and collaboration
Ensure alignment of partner projects with partner objectives, clinical relevance and Imagene’s technological capabilities
Provide scientific oversight of biological and clinical rationale, study design, data collection, cohort definition, endpoint selection, analysis, interpretation and final delivery
Collaborate internally with Data Science, Product and Operations teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

MD or PhD or in life sciences, biomedical sciences or a related field
8+ years of relevant experience in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, diagnostics or healthcare technology industries, including significant experience in translational medicine, drug development, biomarker research or clinical science
3+ years of demonstrated operations experience leading scientific teams and managing complex, multidisciplinary programs
Strong record of leading external collaborations with biopharmaceutical companies, academic institutions, healthcare organizations or research consortia
Deep understanding of oncology, translational research, biomarker development and the drug-development process
Experience designing and overseeing clinical, translational or biomarker studies, including cohort definition, endpoint selection, data interpretation and scientific reporting
Strong analytical capabilities and ability to integrate clinical, pathological, molecular and computational findings
Ability to communicate complex scientific concepts clearly to scientific, clinical, technical and executive audiences
Ability to influence cross-functional teams and operate effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Preferred: Experience with artificial intelligence, digital pathology, computational biology or data-driven healthcare products
Preferred: Experience interpreting genomic, transcriptomic, proteomic or other multi-omics data

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote work arrangement