Radioisotopes Production Manager

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

As Radioisotopes Production Manager reporting to the Production Director, you will play a pivotal role in our brand-new radiopharmaceutical production facilities. Your primary responsibilities will include orchestrating all strategic and operational activities related to the manufacturing and purification of radioisotopes. Additionally, you will be responsible for building and managing the Radioisotopes Production team, including overseeing their work and professional development.

Key Accountabilities

• Oversee cyclotron operations: lead all strategic and day-to-day activities related to the manufacturing and purification of radioisotopes, ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards, while also aligning with business objectives.
• Drive process optimization and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide clear leadership and vision, inspire and motivate staff to achieve excellence, and mentor them as they develop new skills.
• Set team strategy and objectives, monitor ongoing progress and performance, and report on activities regularly to the Senior Management team.
• Be responsible for developing the appropriate team structure and resource plans, as well as policies and workflows to support the business objectives.
• Drive a collaborative work environment that focuses on facilitating the exchange of information and creating a strong culture of quality, compliance, and operational excellence within the team.
• Contribute to new business initiatives and projects.
• Remain current on industry and regulatory trends.
• Manage the budget, including forecasting and follow-up.
• Build long-term, trusting relationships with internal and external stakeholders, business partners, and authorities.
• Act as a company representative towards partners, visitors, and authorities. Execute public speaking and representational appearances in a professional manner.
• Participate in « on call » rotations.
  
  

Education And Experience

• Graduate degree in engineering or relevant field, or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of work experience, including 5+ years in cyclotron operations and/or engineering.
• 2+ years of leadership and people management experience.
• Strong knowledge of radioisotopes manufacturing and purification technologies.
• In-depth understanding of the applications of radioisotopes.
• Good knowledge of ionizing radiation regulations and familiarity with cGMP requirements.
  
  

Key Capabilities

• Technical Skills: Expertise in installing, troubleshooting and maintaining complex equipment and systems. Familiarity with automation and control systems. Knowledge of equipment design and engineering principles.
• Strong leadership, strategic and organizational abilities.
• Strong communication skills: Able to communicate effectively with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels, using clear and concise language
• 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
• 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: Commitment to ongoing learning and professional development
• Creativity and innovation: Possess a willingness to think outside the box and come up with unique and creative solutions to challenges.
• Language Skills: Fluent in English and in French.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability and willingness to work collaboratively with global team members across multiple timezones.
  
  

At Telix, we believe everyone counts, we strive to be extraordinary, and we pursue our goals with determination and integrity. You will be part of an engaged and supportive group of colleagues who all have a shared purpose: to help people with cancer and rare diseases live longer, better quality lives. Being a Telix employee means being a part of a unique, global, interdisciplinary team working to deliver what's next in precision medicine. We have hybrid and remote employees located all around the world. We offer competitive salaries, annual performance-based bonuses, an equity-based incentive program, generous vacation, paid wellness days and support for learning and development.

Telix Pharmaceuticals is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

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