Radiopharmaceutical Manufacturing Manager
$120k - 150k per year
Technical Operations
Minnesota, United States
Permanent
On-site
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure all production activities follow FDA, cGMP, radiation safety, and other regulatory standards.
- Plan and manage production schedules to meet customer needs.
- Hire, train, and manage production staff, including setting goals and handling performance reviews.
- Support inventory, facility upkeep, and equipment maintenance and calibration.
- Operate moderately complex equipment to produce radiopharmaceuticals.
- Help investigate and resolve production or quality issues.
- Collaborate with researchers to develop new radiopharmaceuticals at the Rochester, MN site.
- Work closely with quality, procurement, radiation safety, and other teams to ensure products are shipped correctly the first time.
- Help design and source equipment and materials for current and future production needs.
- Create and maintain SOPs, training materials, and validation documents for production processes.
Qualifications & Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field or equivalent experience/training.
- Experience working in GMP manufacturing and knowledge of FDA cGMP regulations.
- 3–5 years of hands-on experience in radiopharmaceutical production.
- Skilled in aseptic techniques and sterile processing.
- Proven ability to lead teams in a cross-functional environment.
- Strong organizational, multitasking, and time management skills.
- Able to prioritize tasks and make decisions under pressure.
- Comfortable evaluating and sourcing technical equipment.
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and computer skills (Microsoft Office and related tools).
- Willing to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends.
- Physically capable of handling small parts, lifting up to 50 lbs., and performing tasks that require bending or kneeling.
- Open to occasional travel (up to 10%).
- Must follow strict hygiene and safety protocols in cleanroom environments.
- Required to report any health conditions that could affect product safety.
- Chronic health issues impacting job performance may require review.
- Must maintain proper cleanroom attire and hygiene at all times.
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