Director, Radiochemistry

About Perceptive

Our mission is to shape the future of clinical research. With decades of experience and the brightest minds in the industry, we help the global biopharmaceutical industry bring new, advanced medical treatments to market, faster.

We seek to change the world, and with the support of our teams across the globe, we flourish together. At Perceptive, we are one team. We learn, grow and win together.

Are you ready to help change the world?

Apart from job satisfaction, we can offer you:

HEALTH:
- Medical, Dental and Vision benefits for you and your family, including Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)

YOURSELF:
- Paid time off policy including holidays and sick time
- Internal growth and development programs & trainings

WEALTH:
401(k) program, life & accident insurance and disability insurance

About the role

The Director of Radiochemistry will play a pivotal role in shaping the strategic direction and innovation of the radiochemistry department. This position requires a dynamic leader with deep technical expertise to oversee radiopharmaceutical research and production while ensuring compliance with industry regulations. The successful candidate will foster collaboration across multiple departments, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and provide mentorship to a diverse team. This role demands a strong balance of scientific knowledge, operational efficiency, and leadership skills to enhance the organization's radiochemistry capabilities and advance its research and clinical objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership and strategic direction for the radiochemistry team, mentoring a diverse team of radiochemists across R&D and GMP functions 
• Oversee the development, production, and quality control of radiopharmaceuticals for both preclinical and clinical applications 
• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements, including FDA, GMP, NRC,  state regulations, and quality system standards 
• Develop and implement best practices to enhance laboratory safety, execution, and workflow efficiency 
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including clinical, regulatory, and quality assurance groups, to ensure seamless project execution
• Manage budgets, resources, and operational planning to optimize radiochemistry department performance.
• Carryout any other reasonable duties as requested.

Functional Competencies (Technical knowledge/Skills):

• Work in an environment with potential exposure to radiation 
• Perform tasks that may require heavy lifting 
• Maintain a flexible work schedule 
• Potential exposure to human blood and other biological materials
• Moderate travel required for conferences, site visits, or collaborations

Behavior Competencies
Mandatory Success factors for all roles

• Accountability
• Adaptability
• Customer focus
• Robust
• Decision Making
• Conflict management
• Business Acumen
• Developing direct reports and others
• Political savvy
• Building effective teams

Experience, Education, and Certifications:

• Minimum of 5-10 years of experience in radiochemistry, radiopharmaceutical production, or a related field
• Proven leadership experience managing teams in a research, and/or routine production environment
• Strong knowledge and experience of working with radiopharmaceutical regulations, 
• Investigational New Drugs (INDs), and GMP environment 
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and project management skills
• h.D. in Radiochemistry, Organic Chemistry, or a related field
• English: Fluent

Come as you are.
We're proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, colour, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.