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Varian

Tech-enabled radiation oncology hardware and software

Nuclear Pharmacy Manager

Bioprocess & Biomanufacturing +1Confirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeUnited States$134.3k - $184.7k

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Biology, Engineering, Health Sciences, or a related scientific discipline is required.
  • A minimum of five years of experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, radiopharmaceutical production, biotechnology, healthcare manufacturing, laboratory production, nuclear pharmacy, or another highly regulated environment is required.
  • A minimum of three years of leadership or supervisory experience managing production, laboratory, pharmacy, manufacturing, or operations teams is required.
  • Demonstrated experience working within a current Good Manufacturing Practice-regulated environment is required.
  • Experience leading quality, compliance, safety, and continuous improvement initiatives is required.
  • Experience managing employee performance, workforce planning, training, and scheduling is required.
  • Knowledge of regulated manufacturing environments, quality systems, investigations, deviations, and corrective actions is required.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and computerized business or manufacturing systems is required.
  • Ability to work overnight, weekend, holiday, on-call, and alternative shift schedules as business needs require is required.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain all required site-specific safety, regulatory, and operational qualifications is required.
  • Ability to lift, push, pull, and move materials weighing up to 100 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation, is required.

Responsibilities

  • Lead daily operations of the PET radiopharmaceutical production facility and pharmacy.
  • Oversee radionuclide production, radiopharmaceutical manufacturing, quality control, dispensing, and distribution activities.
  • Ensure timely, accurate, and compliant production and delivery of customer orders.
  • Manage inventory levels, production planning, and resource allocation.
  • Monitor operational performance and implement process improvements to enhance productivity, quality, and efficiency.
  • Ensure the facility maintains a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including current Good Manufacturing Practice, radiation safety requirements, pharmacy regulations, licensing commitments, and company policies.
  • Lead site inspection readiness activities and support regulatory inspections and audits.
  • Oversee investigations, deviations, corrective and preventive actions, change controls, and quality system activities.
  • Maintain compliance with documentation, recordkeeping, and data integrity requirements.
  • Ensure proper performance of aseptic processing, sterility testing, endotoxin testing, and quality control procedures.
  • Lead, coach, and develop exempt and non-exempt employees.
  • Manage recruiting, hiring, onboarding, training, scheduling, performance management, and employee development activities.
  • Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
  • Ensure employees maintain required qualifications, certifications, and training requirements.
  • Manage site financial performance, including operating budgets, resource planning, cost controls, and profit-and-loss accountability.
  • Establish and monitor site performance metrics and operational goals.
  • Support business planning initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.
  • Collaborate with regional leadership and cross-functional partners to achieve organizational objectives.
  • Provide customer support through proactive communication and issue resolution.
  • Support customer visits, audits, and relationship management activities.
  • Partner with Quality, Regulatory, Operations, Supply Chain, and Commercial teams to ensure customer satisfaction and business continuity.
  • Manage or delegate operation and maintenance activities for cyclotrons, synthesis modules, analytical instrumentation, quality control equipment, and associated software systems.
  • Oversee preparation and shipment of radioactive materials in accordance with applicable regulations and company procedures.

Desired Qualifications

  • A PharmD, Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy, master's degree, or other advanced scientific degree is preferred.
  • Nuclear pharmacy experience is preferred.
  • PET radiopharmaceutical manufacturing experience is preferred.
  • An active pharmacist license or eligibility for pharmacist licensure is preferred.
  • Experience serving as Pharmacist-in-Charge is preferred.
  • Authorized User designation and/or experience supporting radioactive materials licensing and radiation safety programs is preferred.
  • Experience leading Food and Drug Administration, State Board of Pharmacy, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Agreement State, or other regulatory inspections is preferred.
  • Experience managing multiple exempt and non-exempt employees across multiple shifts is preferred.
  • Knowledge of cyclotron operations, radiochemistry, and analytical instrumentation is preferred.
  • Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement certification and experience is preferred.
  • Direct responsibility for site profit and loss, budgeting, and operational performance metrics is preferred.

About the Company

Varian

Tech-enabled radiation oncology hardware and software

Varian, part of Siemens Healthineers, focuses on oncology by providing integrated radiation oncology solutions that combine software, hardware, patient data, and care teams. Its offerings include treatment-planning software, radiation therapy machines, and data-management systems that work together to enable precise cancer treatments. The company differentiates itself through an integrated platform approach and services like Oncology-as-a-Service (OaaS), which lets healthcare providers adopt advanced radiation oncology with ongoing service support rather than large upfront investments. Varian serves healthcare providers such as hospitals and cancer centers, helping them deliver coordinated care and improve patient outcomes. Its goal is to reduce the fear of cancer by using data and technology to support clinicians in delivering effective treatments.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Palo Alto, CA
Founded
1948

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