Novartis
Production Head, Isotope Manufacturing (Associate Director)
$139K–$257K
Indianapolis · Director · Full-time · Posted Sep 23, 2026
- Experience
- 5 or more years in operational roles with direct pharmaceutical manufacturing experience; 3 or more years of leadership experience.
- Education
- Bachelor of Science degree in engineering, chemistry, pharmacy, or related field, or relevant equivalent experience.
About the job
Leads the establishment and operation of an isotope manufacturing site, managing teams and production to deliver reliable radioligand therapy supply while meeting safety, quality, compliance, and performance objectives.
What you'll do
- Lead production and operations support, including team development and operational priorities.
- Maintain cGMP, EHS, radiation safety, and regulatory compliance; oversee production documentation, investigations, audits, and inspections.
- Drive continuous improvement and partner on validation, technology transfers, product launches, budgets, and operational performance.
What they ask for
- Bachelor of Science in engineering, chemistry, pharmacy, or a related field, or relevant equivalent experience.
- 5 or more years in operational roles, including direct pharmaceutical manufacturing experience.
- 3 or more years of leadership experience.
- Experience supporting regulatory inspections; EHS and GxP / QA experience across multiple compliance areas.
Nice to have
- Low bioburden manufacturing experience.
- Training in radiochemistry or radiopharmacy, or radiation safety education.
Pay
$138,600.00 - $257,400.00 USD per year (base salary)
Tools
cGMP, EHS, GxP / QA
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