Associate Director - Radioligand Therapies Operations Lead

Scorpion Therapeutics; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics is seeking an Operations Lead for Radioligand Therapies to drive operational excellence, oversee manufacturing and supply chain activities, and lead strategic growth across programs. You will collaborate with R&D, Clinical, Regulatory, Quality, and Manufacturing teams to achieve milestones and maintain rigorous regulatory standards.

The role requires 7+ years in pharmaceutical operations with radiopharmaceutical exposure, strong GMP/GDP and cold chain expertise, and proven

Qualifications

• 7+ years in pharmaceutical operations with at least 2 years in radiopharmaceuticals or nuclear medicine.
• Strong knowledge of GMP/GDP environments and cold chain logistics.
• Experience managing cross-functional teams and vendor qualification and performance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations and coordinate with R&D, Clinical, Regulatory, Quality, and Manufacturing teams.
• Manage vendor qualification and performance.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives and ensure safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Radiopharmaceutical operations

Cross-functional leadership

Vendor management

Process development

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in a scientific or engineering field

Job description

Role:

Radioligand Therapies Operations Lead responsible for driving operational excellence and strategic growth in radioligand therapy programs, focusing on process development, manufacturing, and supply chain management of radiopharmaceuticals.

Responsibilities:

• oversee daily operations, collaborate with R&D, Clinical, Regulatory, Quality, and Manufacturing teams to ensure timely milestones, manage vendor qualification and performance, lead continuous improvement initiatives, and ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific or engineering field; 7+ years in pharmaceutical operations with at least 2 years specifically in radiopharmaceuticals or nuclear medicine.

High-value:

• expertise in radiopharmaceutical manufacturing, GMP/GDP environments, cold chain logistics, regulatory compliance (FDA, EMA, Health Canada), and vendor management; experience in complex operations within highly regulated environments.

Work setup:

• full-time, domestic and international travel required.