Director of PET Manufacturing
Core
Develop and lead a robust external manufacturing network for positron emission tomography (PET) radiopharmaceuticals to ensure reliable, compliant, and scalable supply for clinical and commercial objectives.
Role type
Director of External Manufacturing Network (Radiopharmaceuticals)
Builds
External supply chain for short-half-life PET isotopes and radiopharmaceuticals
Domain
Radiopharmaceuticals / Nuclear Medicine / Oncology
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
PET radiopharmaceutical manufacturing expertise, external network strategy, GMP and quality oversight, technology transfer, risk management, cross-functional leadership, due diligence, contract negotiation, supply continuity planning
Preferred skills
PhD or PharmD, experience in nuclear medicine manufacturing, advanced degree in pharmacy/chemistry/radiochemistry/chemical engineering
Technologies
Cyclotron systems, aseptic processing equipment, GMP quality systems
Responsibilities
Define and implement external PET manufacturing network strategy; identify and assess potential partners (CDMOs, nuclear pharmacies, academic centers); lead due diligence on partner capabilities (cyclotron access, synthesis, QC, capacity); develop footprint models considering isotope half-life and distribution constraints; oversee technology transfer and launch readiness; manage operational governance and performance of external partners; build contingency plans for supply continuity; support regulatory inspection readiness for partners.
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership with hands-on operational oversight