Nuclear Pharmacist

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Siemens Healthineers' Radiopharma Solutions is a global leader in PET (Positron Emission Tomography) radiopharmaceutical manufacturing and distribution.

With more than 47 locations worldwide, Radiopharma is the largest PET radiopharmaceutical network in the industry, supplying more than one million doses annually to over 2,800 imaging centers around the globe.

Learn more about Radiopharma Solutions: https://www.siemens-healthineers.com/en-us/molecular-imaging/radiopharma

As a Nuclear Pharmacist, you will oversee the production, quality control, and dispensing of radiopharmaceuticals in compliance with pharmacy regulations, cGMP requirements, and radiation safety standards. Working in a highly regulated manufacturing environment, you will help ensure the safe and timely delivery of products used in advanced diagnostic imaging.

Success in this role requires strong attention to detail, leadership skills, and a commitment to quality, compliance, and patient safety. This position offers pharmacists an opportunity to develop specialized expertise in Nuclear Pharmacy within a highly regulated healthcare manufacturing environment.

Training & Development

No prior Nuclear Pharmacy experience is required. Siemens Healthineers provides structured training designed to help licensed pharmacists develop the technical, operational, quality, and regulatory knowledge required to practice Nuclear Pharmacy. Team members work alongside experienced Nuclear Pharmacists while gaining hands-on experience in radiopharmaceutical production, quality control, radiation safety, and regulatory compliance.

Schedule

This role operates on an early-morning, 9 hour production shift, typically beginning between 1:00 AM through 4:00 AM, Monday through Friday (45 hour work week). A weekend rotation is required approximately once every 4-6 weeks. Many employees value the predictable daytime availability this schedule provides for family, personal commitments, and avoiding daytime commuting. Flexibility to work alternate early morning/night shift schedules may be needed, based on operational requirements.

This is a role well suited to an ambitious professional looking for the next step in their career.

As a Nuclear Pharmacist, you will be responsible for:

• Production of radionuclides
• Preparation and testing of radiopharmaceuticals
• Dispensing of radiopharmaceuticals
• Ensuring compliance with all regulatory commitments including cGMP, Radiation Safety, Pharmacy Laws, company policies and procedures, and other applicable federal, state, and local regulations
• Delivering and ensuring performance of aseptic techniques, including sterility and pyrogen testing per company standard operating procedures
• Performing and overseeing quality control procedures utilizing analytical equipment and chemical testing methods
• Maintaining all applicable documentation and records
• Preparing shipments of radioactive materials according to procedure and licensing authority requirements
• Providing support in the operation and maintenance of cyclotrons, chemistry modules, quality control equipment, and associated software
• Serving as the designated pharmacist in charge in the absence of the Pharmacy Manager (PIC), with responsibility for personnel working within the permitted pharmacy area in accordance with state pharmacy laws
• Leading multiple non-exempt team members and supporting daily operational execution

Why Pharmacists Choose Nuclear Pharmacy

• Transition from high-volume retail or traditional pharmacy environments into a specialized area of practice
• Develop expertise in radiopharmaceutical manufacturing and molecular imaging
• Work in a laboratory and production environment focused on quality, compliance, and patient safety
• Learn highly transferable skills in radiation safety, quality systems, and regulated manufacturing
• Contribute directly to diagnostic technologies used in cancer, neurological, and cardiac imaging

This position may suit you best if you have:

• Pharmacist experience in retail, hospital, clinical, specialty, compounding, or nuclear pharmacy environments
• Experience following standard operating procedures and regulated workflows
• Exposure to sterile compounding, laboratory processes, quality systems, or manufacturing environments
• Interest in learning radiopharmaceutical and theranostic production and Nuclear Pharmacy operations
• Interest in Chemistry and aseptic techniques

Required Skills

• Active Pharmacist license or ability to obtain licensure in the state of employment
• Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy or PharmD
• Communicates effectively with a proven ability to interpret information and provide and/or follow complex instructions
• Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team
• Strong customer relations skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows applications

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift 100 lbs. packages

Supervisory Duties

• Leads multiple non-exempt personnel

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The base pay range for this position is:

$115,220 - $158,422

Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

If this is a commission eligible position the commission eligibility will be in accordance with the terms of the Company's plan. Commissions are based on individual performance and/or company performance.

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan. life insurance, long-term and short-term disability insurance, paid parking/public transportation, paid time off, paid sick and safe time.

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