Senior Vice President, Product Development

The Senior Vice President, Product Development is responsible for developing and leading the scientific direction in support of the Nucleus RadioPharma mission. This individual will actively engage with and develop scientific partnerships with academic and other organizations / institutions to remain on the leading edge of scientific discovery, in addition to providing depth of understanding of the product and operational capabilities to support the commercial business aspect. This role involves overseeing scientific research projects, product development, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards in addition to overseeing activities related to formulation development, analytical development, Chemistry Manufacturing and Controls (CM&C) and technical transfer.

Description

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Partners with the CEO and Leadership team to fulfill the strategic mission of Nucleus RadioPharma from the strategic scientific and product development perspective.
• Leads the strategic client engagement for the scientific and technology teams on behalf of the organization.
• Leads a team of internal scientists responsible for the effective technology transfer of processes into commercial manufacturing for both internally and externally developed processes.
• Leads development of manufacturing methods that can be adequately scaled up or out based on the stage of development and the intended product delivery strategy.
• Maintains knowledge of emerging technologies and trends in science, technology, engineering, and development related to the radiopharmaceutical industry to ensure Nucleus maintains a competitive advantage and is successfully engaged in product development.
• Drives innovation and continuous improvement in scientific processes and methodologies; oversees Vice President, Technology Development who leads innovation activities to differentiate Nucleus RadioPharma in the market.
• Understands and stays current on drug landscape while supporting new business opportunities that leverage the company’s scientific expertise in partnership with the commercial team.
• Provides leadership and oversight of technical capabilities to meet future radiopharmaceutical drug product needs (alternate isotopes, targeting agents, delivery systems, etc.)
• Conducts or acquires cost analysis for development projects; prepares or delegates preparation of schedule of project completion dates.
• Ensures that departmental decisions such as budget, staffing, development, organization, hardware acquisitions, and facilities are in line with the organizations business plan and vision.
• Provide technical leadership and direction to ensure successful tech transfer of products from development to a clinical or commercial environment.
• Direction of staff to meet scheduled product development project timelines.
• Provide technical and hands-on direction to resolve technical issues; ability to perform as an Authorized User (AU) in the R&D lab operation on an as needed basis.
• Leads the team through performance management, recruitment and retention efforts.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications & Requirements

• Advanced degree in scientific field, such as a Master’s or Ph. D in Biology, Chemistry, Physics or related discipline required.
• Minimum 15 years of related experience, including leadership, required.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience which should include extensive hands-on work labeling small molecules, peptides, and/or antibodies with a variety of therapeutic alpha- and beta-emitting radioisotopes required.
• Experience in a CDMO or CMO or BioTech environment required.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from peers, management, suppliers, and customers.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Ability to create, format, analyze and share information in spreadsheets using logical, statistical, and mathematical functions.
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task, set priorities effectively and problem solve, including early identification of issues/problems that may arise.
• Excellent communications, interpersonal and collaboration skills, and ability to interact professionally with a wide range of individuals and organizations.
• Ability to work as a team member, socialize ideas and build successful working relationships.
• Analytical mindset with an ability to problem-solve, strong technical proficiencies in Microsoft Office products, and familiarity with leading project management software tools and software.
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction and drive deliverables through to completion within timelines provided.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and commitment to high quality work.
• Ability to work sitting and standing for extended periods, grasping/gripping, fine motor control with hands.
• Ability to lift / move, transport, position equipment and work with items weighing up to 30 pounds on a minimal basis.
• Extended hours, shift and weekend work may be required from time to time.
• Travel up to 50% expected as position and company grows.
  
  

The Fine Print

The salary range in Minnesota is $200,000 to $250,000 per year. Please note that compensation may vary outside of this range depending on several factors, including but not limited to a candidate’s 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 (depending on the plan chosen), and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Team members in this role 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 RadioPharma 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.