Nuclear Pharmacy Manager; Phoenix, AZ

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Siemens Healthineers' Radiopharma Solutions is a global leader in PET radiopharmaceutical manufacturing and distribution. For nearly three decades, Radiopharma has been a trusted partner in molecular imaging, delivering routine, reliable access to high-quality radiopharmaceuticals that support critical diagnostic procedures. With more than 47 locations worldwide, Radiopharma is the largest PET radiopharmaceutical network in the industry, supplying more than one million doses annually to over 2,800 imaging centers around the globe.

Because we operate the industry's largest network of pharmacies, sites support one another to ensure continuity of supply, resulting in a dose fulfillment rate exceeding 99%. Learn more about Radiopharma Solutions:  The Production/Nuclear Pharmacy Manager is responsible for leading all aspects of PET radiopharmaceutical manufacturing and pharmacy operations to ensure the safe, compliant, and efficient production and delivery of critical diagnostic products.

This position provides operational, regulatory, financial, quality, and people leadership while maintaining compliance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), radiation safety requirements, pharmacy regulations, and Siemens Healthineers quality standards. The successful candidate will build and lead a high-performing team, drive operational excellence, maintain inspection readiness, and ensure patients receive life-changing radiopharmaceutical products every day.

Please note:

This position primarily supports overnight production operations. Flexibility to work alternate shifts, weekends, holidays, and on-call schedules is required based on business needs.

Lead daily operations of the PET radiopharmaceutical production facility and pharmacy. Oversee radionuclide production, radiopharmaceutical manufacturing, quality control, dispensing, and distribution activities. Ensure timely, accurate, and compliant production and delivery of customer orders. Manage inventory levels, production planning, and resource allocation. Monitor operational performance and implement process improvements to enhance productivity, quality, and efficiency. Ensure the facility maintains a clean, organized, and safe work environment.

Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including cGMP, radiation safety requirements, pharmacy regulations, licensing commitments, and Siemens Healthineers policies. Lead site inspection readiness activities and support regulatory inspections and audits. Oversee investigations, deviations, CAPAs, change controls, and quality system activities. Maintain compliance with all documentation, recordkeeping, and data integrity requirements. Ensure proper performance of aseptic processing, sterility testing, endotoxin testing, and quality control procedures.

Lead, coach, and develop a team of exempt and non-exempt employees. Manage recruiting, hiring, onboarding, training, scheduling, performance management, and employee development activities. Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, safety, quality, and continuous improvement. Ensure employees maintain required qualifications, certifications, and training requirements.

Manage site financial performance including operating budgets, resource planning, cost controls, and P&L accountability. Establish and monitor site performance metrics and operational goals. Support business planning initiatives and continuous improvement efforts. Collaborate with regional leadership and cross-functional partners to achieve organizational objectives.

Provide exceptional customer support through proactive communication and issue resolution. Support customer visits, audits, and relationship management activities. Partner with Quality, Regulatory, Operations, Supply Chain, and Commercial teams to ensure customer satisfaction and business continuity.

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