Manager Manufacturing

Manager, Manufacturing

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The Manager, Manufacturing plays an essential role in leading manufacturing operations of theragnostic radiopharmaceuticals. This position will oversee production staff and provide leadership to meet company goals.

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• Oversees production activities by ensuring products are produced, analyzed, and released according to FDA, cGMP, DHS radiation safety, and other applicable regulations.
• Manages and helps coordinate production schedules to meet customer orders and demand.
• Hires, trains, develops, and manages the performance of team members.
• Assists in inventory management, facility maintenance, equipment maintenance, and calibrations among other tasks as needed.
• Operates production equipment and chemistry modules of moderate complexity for novel production of radiopharmaceuticals.
• Assists in root cause analysis of production and/or QC failures.
• Works with other team members and principal investigators to develop novel radiopharmaceuticals for clinical production at the Rochester, MN Facility.
• Collaborates cross-functionally with quality control, micro, procurement, radiation safety, etc. to ensure products are shipped right first time.
• Designs and procures production equipment and consumables needed for current and future client processes.
• Works cross-functionally with team members to develop process and equipment standard operating procedures, logbooks, training/qualifications, and validation documentation for production of radiopharmaceuticals.
• Performs other job‑related duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM field and/or equivalent combination of education and experience/training required.
• Familiarity with a GMP manufacturing environment and working with FDA cGMP regulations required.
• 3-5 years of radiopharmaceutical production experience required.
• Experience in aseptic processing and techniques required.
• Experience in managing teams in a matrixed organization.
• Superior teamwork, multi‑tasking, and time/project management skills.
• Demonstrated organizational and decision‑making abilities to prioritize competing work assignments.
• Technical aptitude required for evaluating and procuring equipment needed.
• Excellent communication, analytical, problem solving, presentation and computer/pc skills including Microsoft Suite and related software.
• Ability to work varying shifts, including nights and weekends as required.
• Mechanical aptitude required; manual dexterity for manipulating small items; ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and to handle frequent crawling, stooping, crouching, and kneeling.
• Minimal travel up to 10%.
• Ability to work in a cleanroom and sterile environment, adhering to strict health and hygiene standards.
• Must report any health conditions that could impact product integrity or contamination risks.
• Chronic health conditions that prevent long‑term performance of essential job functions may require evaluation and could affect employment status.
• Proper garbing and personal hygiene must be maintained at all times when in the clean rooms.

The salary range in Minnesota is $100,000–150,000 per year. Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on factors such as qualifications, skills, competencies, experience, and location. Benefit packages for this role include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as a Health Savings Account or Flexible Spending Account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Team members are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off in compliance with applicable law.

This job description is a summary of the typical functions of the position, not necessarily an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible position responsibilities, tasks, and duties. The company reserves the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. This job does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment; employment remains “at‑will”.

Nucleus Radio Pharma is an equal opportunity employer and believes everyone deserves respect, dignity, and equality. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing