Principal Scientist, Radiochemistry

Telix Pharmaceuticals is a dynamic, fast-growing radiopharmaceutical company with offices in Australia (HQ), Belgium, Japan, Switzerland, and the United States. Our mission is to deliver on the promise of precision medicine through targeted radiation. At our core, we exist to create products that seek to improve the quality of life for people living with cancer and rare diseases. You will be supporting the international roll-out of our approved prostate cancer imaging agent and helping us to advance our portfolio of late clinical-stage products that address significant unmet need in oncology and rare diseases. 

See Yourself at Telix

The Principal Scientist, Radiochemistry is a specialist in radiochemical transformations and radiopharmaceutical design with a demonstrated history of innovative development in the field. This role will provide technical leadership for various R&D projects and will enable innovation within a multidisciplinary group focused on delivering innovative solutions into Telix’s radiopharmaceutical pipeline. As a leader in their field, the role may represent the organization in high-level scientific forums, while designing and directing studies to support pharmaceutical and/or equipment development activities. The incumbent will work autonomously with general input from the VP, Physical Sciences.

Key Accountabilities:

• Technology Development: Contribute to the development of radiochemistry technologies that align with business objectives and support the company’s competitive advantage in radiopharmaceuticals.


• Pipeline Innovation and Portfolio Advancement: Drive the evaluation, development and integration of radiochemistry innovations into the company’s R&D pipeline, ensuring robust scientific rigor, alignment with clinical and commercial objectives, and readiness for scalable manufacturing and tech transfer.


• Scientific and Technological Expertise: Serve as a subject matter expert in radiochemistry, and contribute to designing, developing and implementing innovative radiochemistry solutions to support the research, development, and manufacturing of radiopharmaceutical products.


• Clinical Applications: Advise clinical teams to develop and implement innovative applications of radiopharmaceuticals in diagnostic imaging and therapeutic interventions, optimizing patient outcomes and clinical workflows.


• Technology Partnerships and Collaborations: Pursue strategic partnerships with technology vendors, research institutions, and healthcare providers to leverage external expertise and resources in advancing Telix’s technological capabilities.


• Thought Leadership and Scientific Influence: Serve as a thought leader in the field of radiochemistry, representing the company at international forums, shaping industry standards, and contributing to regulatory/scientific dialogue.


• Regulatory and Compliance Leadership: Ensure that radiochemistry development activities can comply with global regulatory standards (e.g., cGMP, ICH, CNSC) and proactively engage with regulatory teams, along with external agencies to support investigational and marketing applications.


• Risk Management: Anticipate and mitigate potential scientific, technical, and regulatory risks associated with research and development activities, escalating to the corporate risk register as appropriate.


• Change Enablement: Contribute to functional change initiatives by identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, scientific quality, and innovation in radiochemistry processes.

Education and Experience:

• Advanced degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) plus a minimum of 5 years of experience performing research and development in Chemistry, Radiochemistry, or a related field.


• Deep expertise in one or more areas relevant to radiopharmaceutical design and translation.


• Experience with innovation and technology development in the healthcare or life sciences industry.


• Experience leading complex technical programs across development stages.

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 opportunities to expand your knowledge and skills