Production Manager – Radiochemicals
Competitive Salary + Bonus + Private Medical + Excellent Benefits
London Based

Do you have experience in the production of Radiochemicals?

Would you like to work or an international R&D organisation with a state-of-the-art facility in London?

My client is an innovative pharmaceutical research organisation, which is actively engaged in a suite of services in translational drug discovery and development. Working in their state-of-the-art facilities in London they run innovative and dynamic research programs which include the labelling of novel PET ligands/tracers and to support drug discovery and development.

Due to continued growth and development, they are looking to hire an experienced Production Manager – Radiochemicals. The Production Manager – Radiochemiccals principal accountabilities are to effectively manage activities and resources in the Production area, in a safe and compliant manner, to support research & development and clinical activities.

The Role of Production Manager – Radiochemicals will include;

- Manage, guide and support a team of Production Chemists
- Training new members of staff
- Ensuring day-to-day running of the Production laboratories
- Supporting distribution activities of radiotracers externally
- Managing radiotracer implementation projects
- Driving on-going review of existing processes and implement solutions to improve and consolidate operational efficiency
- Diagnosing faults on Production equipment and organising repair as required
- Overseeing Production equipment preventive maintenance programme
- Maintaining Production equipment and radiotracers validated
- Deputising for the Head of Chemistry, when required.
- Qualifications and skills required for the Production Manager – Radiochemicals role:

A BSc/MSc Degree or equivalent in a relevant field
- Strong experience in PET radiochemistry and process automation
- Preferably, experience of working with short-lived radioisotopes (Especially Carbon-11 and Fluorine 18)
- Good understanding of relevant UK legislation and regulations
- Excellent Communication and Team working skills
- Previous people management experience

Key Words "“PET Radiochemicals, PET Radiochemistry, Radiotracer, GLP, GMP, Drug Discovery, Pharmaceutical, London, Radio-labelling, Production, Manufacturing, Radiochemist, Radioisotope, Translational Science, Process Validation”

My client is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

Please apply online or call Neil Walton at CY Partners for more info.