AstraZeneca

Director of Radioconjugate Manufacturing

AstraZeneca$148K — $195K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Advanced degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pharmacy, or related discipline; PhD or MBA preferred.
  • Minimum of 10 years in GMP pharmaceutical manufacturing, particularly in radiopharmaceuticals or related fields.
  • Proven leadership experience in managing technical teams and complex manufacturing operations.
  • Deep knowledge of radioconjugate manufacturing, radiochemistry, and regulatory compliance.
  • Exceptional interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, with ability to influence at all levels.
  • Ability to work onsite in Hamilton with frequent interactions with global teams.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute the manufacturing strategy for radioconjugate products, aligning with organizational goals.
  • Oversee daily operations, including production scheduling and compliance, to ensure timely product delivery.
  • Lead and mentor a diverse team, fostering a high-performance culture.
  • Ensure adherence to GMP and radiation safety standards, maintaining quality processes.
  • Identify and implement process improvements regarding efficiency and safety.
  • Engage with R&D, QA/QC, Supply Chain, and Engineering for technology transfer and troubleshooting.
  • Lead facility expansions, new product introductions, and capital investment projects.

Benefits

  • Annual Variable Pay Bonus/Short Term Incentive opportunity.
  • Eligibility for equity-based long-term incentive program.
  • Competitive Flex Benefits & Retirement Savings Program.
  • 4 weeks' paid vacation and annual Personal Days.
Full Job Description
Note: This role is 5 days per week onsite.

Position Summary:

The Director of Radioconjugate Manufacturing will lead the end-to-end manufacturing operations for radioconjugate products at AstraZeneca's state-of-the-art Hamilton facility. This leadership role is pivotal in ensuring the safe, efficient, and compliant production of radioconjugates for clinical trials and commercial supply. The successful candidate will oversee all aspects of manufacturing, drive continuous improvement, foster a safety-first culture, and collaborate cross-functionally to support AstraZeneca's ambition to deliver targeted radiopharmaceutical therapeutics.

Key Responsibilities

  • Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute the manufacturing strategy for radioconjugate products, aligning with broader organizational goals and regulatory requirements.
  • Operational Management: Oversee daily operations including production scheduling, resource allocation, quality control, and compliance to ensure timely and reliable delivery of products.
  • Team Development: Lead, mentor, and develop a diverse team of manufacturing and technical professionals, fostering a high-performance culture.
  • Quality and Compliance: Ensure strict adherence to GMP and radiation safety standards, maintain quality processes, and manage audits and inspections.
  • Continuous Improvement: Identify and implement process improvements in efficiency, productivity, cost savings, and safety.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Engage with R&D, QA/QC, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Regulatory teams to facilitate technology transfer, scale-up, and troubleshooting.
  • Project Management: Lead facility expansion, new product introductions, and capital investment projects as required.
  • Safety Management: Champion a strong safety culture, ensuring compliance with all radiological, workplace, and environmental health standards.


Qualifications

  • Education: Advanced degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pharmacy, or related discipline; PhD or MBA preferred.
  • Experience: Minimum of 10 years in GMP pharmaceutical manufacturing, with experience in radiopharmaceuticals or related fields. Proven experience in leadership and managing technical teams.
  • Technical Expertise: Deep knowledge of radioconjugate manufacturing, radiochemistry, and regulatory compliance. Familiarity with automation and digital manufacturing platforms is advantageous.
  • Leadership: Demonstrated track record in driving performance, motivating teams, and managing complex operations.
  • Communication: Exceptional interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, with ability to influence at all levels.
  • Other: Ability to work onsite in Hamilton with frequent interactions with global teams.


Annual base salary for this position ranges from 148,645.60 to 195,097.35.

Annual base salary for this position ranges from 0.00 to 0.00.
AstraZeneca is committed to providing fair and equitable compensation opportunities to all colleagues. Our compensation policies and practices have been designed to allow colleagues to progress through the salary range over time as they progress in their role. The range provided in this posting represents an offer pay range used in a majority of situations. The base pay offered will vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including the candidate's skills and experience, job-related knowledge, and other specific business and organizational needs. In some cases, offers outside the range may also be considered to address unique circumstances.

In addition, our permanent positions offer an annual Variable Pay Bonus/Short Term Incentive opportunity as well as eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program (if applicable to role). Benefits offered for permanent roles include a competitive Flex Benefits & Retirement Savings Program, 4 weeks' paid vacation, and annual Personal Days. Fixed Term Contract/Temporary positions (excluding students) are offered a Contract Benefits Program.

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About AstraZeneca

AstraZeneca is a British-Swedish multinational pharmaceutical company that specializes in the research, development, and manufacturing of prescription drugs. The company was formed in 1999 through the merger of Astra AB and Zeneca Group plc. AstraZeneca's products are used to treat a wide range of medical conditions, including cancer, cardiovascular disease, respiratory disease, and diabetes. The company has operations in over 100 countries and employs more than 76,000 people worldwide. AstraZeneca is committed to developing innovative medicines that improve the health and well-being of people around the world.
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