Manager, Materials Management

Join to apply for the Manager, Materials Management role at Nucleus Radio Pharma
.

$/yr - $/yr

The Manager, Materials Management is responsible for leading all material management, buyer/planner activities, warehousing, and logistics to support manufacturing and operational readiness within a GMP-regulated radiopharmaceutical CDMO environment. This role ensures the efficient and compliant flow of materials to meet production schedules while maintaining high standards for quality, safety, and regulatory compliance. The Manager oversees material handling, inventory control, and purchasing coordination, and leads a team that supports internal operations and customer delivery timelines.

• Lead and develop a team responsible for receiving, storage, issuance, and inventory control of GMP and non-GMP materials.
• Lead and develop a team responsible for supply planning and on-site inventory management.
• Provide direction and day-to-day oversight to ensure operational excellence, safety, and compliance with company and regulatory standards.
• Build and maintain a collaborative culture focused on accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

• Manage all aspects of material movement, including receipt, inspection, storage, dispensing, and transfer in compliance with cGMP and GDP guidelines.
• Ensure inventory accuracy through cycle counts, reconciliation, and proper documentation of all material transactions in the ERP/MRP system.
• Partner closely with Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain to ensure material availability and on-time production readiness.
• Oversee material forecasting and reorder points to maintain optimal inventory levels while minimizing waste or obsolescence.
• Ensure appropriate segregation, labeling, and storage of radioactive, hazardous, and controlled materials.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for escalations impacting daily operations.

• Maintain compliance with FDA, DEA, DOT, and environmental regulations related to material handling, documentation, and control.
• Partner with Quality Assurance to support audits, investigations, and CAPAs related to materials or warehousing operations.
• Enforce proper handling and disposal of expired, obsolete, or radioactive materials per internal procedures and regulatory requirements.

• Implement best practices to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and traceability in material management processes.
• Leverage ERP/MRP systems to improve visibility and planning across the supply chain.
• Work with Supplier Quality to develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to supplier performance, material flow, accuracy, and on-time support for manufacturing.
• Contribute to strategic supply chain initiatives, including new system implementation, capacity planning, forecasting, and operational scale-up projects.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to ensure smooth and compliant operations.

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of experience in materials management, logistics, or supply chain operations within a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical, biotech or radiopharmaceutical environment.
• 2+ years of leadership or management experience in a manufacturing or supply chain setting.
• Strong knowledge of cGMP, GDP and radiation safety.
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Net Suite).
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional collaboration in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and within a team.
• Experience with method development and validation is preferred.
• Understanding of quality systems and regulatory expectations for analytical labs.
• Ability to foster an inclusive and cooperative work environment. Ability to work sitting and standing for extended periods, grasping/gripping, fine motor…