Operations Manager, Radiopharmaceutical Manufacturing and Project Management

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The Operations Manager, Radiopharmaceutical Manufacturing and Project Management will lead and implement a culture of continuous improvement across manufacturing and project management within a radiopharmaceutical manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for management of a radiopharmaceutical manufacturing team to ensure reliable and compliant manufacturing of radiotherapeutic drug product and/or radiochemical products. The role is on-site, located in Angleton Texas.

Key Accountabilities:

• Drive the Operational Excellence strategy aligned with corporate goals.


• Manage day-to-day operations, ensuring the appropriate resources are allocated for routine and ad-hoc radiopharmaceutical and radiochemical product manufacturing.


• Identify operational inefficiencies and lead structured problem-solving efforts.


• Optimize radiopharmaceutical production processes to ensure adequate yield and purity to meet supply and GxP requirements.


• Collaborate with Quality Control, Quality Assurance and Facilities to ensure GxP compliance of all manufacturing operations.


• Collaborate with all departments while planning for all radiopharmaceutical and radiochemical product manufacturing planning.


• Mentor and train a high performing operations team.


• Personal development – maintain standard knowledge and make recommendations for professional development and training.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree required. Orientation in pharmacy, biochemistry or science filed is highly preferred,


• Minimum 6 years’ of experience in pharmaceutical or biotechnology manufacturing environment with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP),


• Experience working in close support with R&D, Operations and Quality.


• Experience working in radiopharmaceuticals or radionuclide(s) manufacturing (highly preferred),


• Strong written and oral communication skills required,


• Technical understanding of manufacturing, quality and regulatory requirements.

Key Capabilities:

• Inclusive mindset: Demonstrate an understanding and appreciation for diversity, and actively work to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected


• Creativity and innovation: Possess a willingness to think outside the box and come up with unique and creative solutions to challenges


• Commitment to excellence: Take pride in your work and consistently strive for excellence in everything you do


• Results-oriented: Driven to achieve goals and objectives, with a strong focus on delivering measurable results


• Ethical behavior: Act with integrity and demonstrate a commitment to ethical behavior in all interactions with colleagues and stakeholders


• Adaptability: Comfortable working in a dynamic environment, able to adjust to changing priorities, and willing to take on new challenges


• Strong communication skills: Able to communicate effectively with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels, using clear and concise language


• Collaboration: Work effectively as part of a team, actively sharing knowledge and expertise to achieve common goals


• Resilience: Demonstrate the ability to bounce back from setbacks and persevere in the face of challenges


• Continuous learning: Show a commitment to ongoing learning and professional development, continually seeking out opportunities to expand your knowledge and skills