Chief Scientific Officer

Calyx

1d

About The Position

At Perceptive, we enable the world’s pharmaceutical, biotech, and clinical research organizations to rapidly discover and advance life-changing treatments. Together, our global team delivers unmatched scientific and technological expertise, global operational experience, and end-to-end solutions to help the global research community realize tomorrow’s new therapies. To do this, we need people like you. At Perceptive, your work will enable our customers to bring lifesaving and life-improving options to patients around the world. Learn how you can make a difference by joining our team and uniting under our shared goal – serving science to improve people’s lives. Join our talent community and receive the latest Perceptive news, and content, and be first in line for new job opportunities. Join our Talent Community

Requirements

• PhD, MD, or equivalent advanced degree in radiochemistry, nuclear medicine, oncology, pharmacology, or related discipline.
• Significant experience in radiopharmaceutical or oncology drug development.
• Recognized expertise in radioligand therapy and radiopharmaceutical development.
• Strong scientific publication record and experience presenting at major scientific conferences.
• Experience working with biotech/pharma sponsors in preclinical or translational research
• Prior leadership experience within a CRO, biotech, or pharmaceutical company.
• Experience supporting IND-enabling programs for radiopharmaceuticals.
• Familiarity with regulatory expectations for radiopharmaceutical development.
• Established network within the radiopharmaceutical and oncology communities.
• Proven ability in managing complex scientific projects in a multi-disciplinary environment.
• Proven experience in networking with academia and industry.
• Viewed as a key opinion leader internationally in the field of imaging.

Responsibilities

• External Scientific Leadership Serve as a key opinion leader (KOL) representing the company within the global radiopharmaceutical and oncology research community.
• Present scientific data and thought leadership at major industry conferences, scientific symposia, and sponsor meetings.
• Lead seminars, webinars, and workshops that educate sponsors and the broader field on best practices in RLT development.
• Build relationships with biotech/pharma leaders, academic institutions, and industry collaborators.
• Sponsor Engagement & Scientific Partnership Provide scientific guidance to sponsors developing radioligand therapies across discovery, preclinical development, and IND-enabling stages.
• Participate in strategic scientific discussions with clients to design studies that accelerate decision-making and regulatory readiness.
• Partner with the commercial and operations teams to ensure scientific excellence in sponsor programs.
• Capability Development Guide the development of new scientific capabilities aligned with the evolving needs of radiopharmaceutical developers.
• Identify opportunities to expand the company’s expertise in radiochemistry, biodistribution and dosimetry, imaging, translational tumor models, and IND-enabling study design
• Foster innovation across the organization through scientific mentorship and collaboration.
• Scientific Excellence & Internal Leadership Serve as a scientific advisor to internal teams, ensuring rigor, innovation, and quality across all studies.
• Mentor scientists and contribute to the development of the next generation of leaders in radiopharmaceutical research.
• Promote a culture of scientific curiosity, collaboration, and excellence.
• Direct management responsibilities, including (but not necessarily limited to): Line management Matrix management of projects across internal and external interfaces.
• Responsibility for such operating budgets as is assigned by the CEO Supervision of PhD students/Postdoctoral fellows through on-going relationships with leading academic or other centres will be encouraged.

Benefits

• HEALTH Medical, Dental and Vision benefits for you and your family, including Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• YOURSELF Paid time off policy including holidays and sick time Internal growth and development programs & trainings
• WEALTH 401(k) program, life & accident insurance and disability insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees