CMC Program Lead TLX597 & TLX66

Telix Pharmaceuticals (AMER); Oregon; Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Equity-based incentive program

Annual performance-based bonuses

Generous vacation

Wellness days

Learning and development support

Job summary

Telix Pharmaceuticals is seeking a CMC Program Lead to drive the integrated CMC strategy for TLX597 & TLX66 from preclinical through clinical supply. You will coordinate with Drug Substance, Drug Product, Analytical Development, QC/QA, and Regulatory CMC across Telix sites to ensure Stage-Gate readiness.

You will lead a cross-functional sub-team, manage risk, dashboards, and timelines, and collaborate with internal and external partners to ensure compliant, timely delivery.

Qualifications

• BA or BS degree in Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related scientific discipline required.
• 10+ years of radiopharmaceutical/pharmaceutical/biopharma CMC experience with 5+ years in CMC program/project management.
• Experience with biologics and/or radiopharmaceuticals is required.
• Experience managing alliance/partnership programs or multi-site CMC execution.
• Strong knowledge of FDA and global regulatory requirements for radiopharmaceuticals and biologics.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic global environment and travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute CMC strategies for antibody-based radiopharmaceutical candidates across TLX597 & TLX66.
• Lead the CMC Sub-Team and coordinate with SMEs across Drug Substance, Drug Product, Analytical Development, QC, QA, Supply Chain, Validation, and Regulatory CMC.
• Own the integrated CMC plan, risk register, decision log, and project dashboards for Stage-Gate readiness.
• Coordinate with internal sites and external CDMOs/CMOs for Drug Substance and Drug Product supply.
• Partner with R&D, Translational Development, Radiochemistry, Regulatory, and Quality to manage cross-functional dependencies.
• Enable development of CMC transfer packages and handoff documentation for phase transitions.
• Facilitate team meetings and maintain meeting agendas, minutes, and risk analyses.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory knowledge

Communication skills

Education

BA/BS in Science or related

Job description

Telix Pharmaceuticals is a dynamic, fast-growing radiopharmaceutical company with offices in Australia (HQ), Belgium, Japan, Switzerland, and the United States. Our mission is to deliver on the promise of precision medicine through targeted radiation. At our core, we exist to create products that seek to improve the quality of life for people living with cancer and rare diseases. You will be supporting the international roll-out of our approved prostate cancer imaging agent and helping us to advance our portfolio of late clinical-stage products that address significant unmet need in oncology and rare diseases.

The CMC Program Lead for TLX597 & TLX66 is responsible for leading the CMC Sub-Team and serving as the single point of contact for all CMC topics on the program matrix for early-stage antibody-conjugate radiopharmaceutical diagnostic and therapeutic assets developed under a co-development collaboration. The CMC Lead will develop, execute, and maintain the integrated CMC strategy and plan grounded in Quality by Design (QbD) principles, aligned to Stage‑Gate requirements, spanning Drug Substance, Drug Product, Analytical Development, and Supply Chain from preclinical development through phase 3. As the cross‑functional integrator, the CMC Lead is the accountable owner for all CMC deliverables, establishing relationships with functional SMEs, internal manufacturing sites, and external partners to drive alignment, decision documentation, risk management, and Stage‑Gate readiness. This position is part of the CMC Programs team within the Radiopharmaceutical Development group in Global Operations.

Key Accountabilities:

• Develop, own, and execute CMC strategies for antibody-based radiopharmaceutical drug candidates across the TLX597 & TLX66 portfolio, from preclinical development through clinical supply. Apply QbD principles (target product profile, critical quality attributes, critical process parameters, control strategy) to drive science‑based CMC development aligned to Stage‑Gate expectations and readiness criteria
• Serve as the single point of accountability and key point of contact for all CMC matters within the TLX597 & TLX66 program matrix. Lead the CMC Sub‑Team and represent the CMC function within the broader program governance structure, ensuring all CMC questions, decisions, and deliverables are coordinated through a single accountable owner
• Lead the CMC Sub‑Team for assigned programs, coordinating functional SMEs across Drug Substance (antibody/bioconjugate), Drug Product (radiochemistry/fill‑finish), Analytical Development, QC, QA, Supply Chain, Validation, and Regulatory CMC across multiple Telix sites. In partnership with SMEs, own cross‑functional integration and ensure CMC development activities are executed following QbD principles and sound scientific rationale
• Own and maintain the integrated CMC plan, risk register, decision log, and project dashboards for assigned programs, ensuring CMC timelines, budgets, and deliverables are traceable to Stage‑Gate requirements
• Track CMC deliverables across multiple concurrent targets. Maintain relationships with internal and external partners, including contract management, budgeting, invoice approval, and ensuring CMC timelines are integrated with overall program plans and Gate‑readiness milestones
• Proactively identify CMC risks and develop mitigation strategies. Escalate issues early, not when timelines are already at risk. Prepare Gate‑readiness packages with documented evidence of deliverable completion, open risks, and residual risk rationale
• Provide regular CMC updates to senior management and program governance on project status, timelines, risks, Stage‑Gate readiness, and resource forecasting
• Coordinate with internal manufacturing sites and external CDMOs/CMOs for Drug Substance and Drug Product supply. Serve as CMC relationship lead for key partner management, ensuring delivery to contract, specification, and timeline
• Partner with internal Telix stakeholders (R&D/Discovery, Translational Development, Radiochemistry, Regulatory, Quality, Supply Chain) and collaboration partner counterparts to manage cross‑functional dependencies and critical path activities across preclinical, translational development, coordination of CMC IND package, and clinical supply workstreams.
• Enable development of CMC technology transfer packages and handoff documentation to enable transitions between development phases
• Facilitate team meetings using project management best practices/tools to drive cross‑functional communication, timely and effective decision making, and successful execution of project objectives.
• Organize and maintain CMC team communications including meeting agendas, minutes, decision logs, task lists, and risk analyses/mitigation strategies.
• Identify gaps in processes, then work with appropriate parties to develop and implement solutions.
• Consistently perform duties within established SOPs, and in accordance with GxP requirements, where applicable.

Education and Experience:

• BA or BS degree in Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related scientific discipline required
• 10+ years of relevant radiopharmaceutical/pharmaceutical/biopharma CMC experience with 5+ years of CMC program/project management experience. Experience with biologics (monoclonal antibodies, bioconjugates) and/or radiopharmaceuticals is required.
• Experience managing pharmaceutical alliance/partnership programs or multi‑site CMC execution within a matrix operating model, with demonstrated ability to drive cross‑functional integration and escalation within defined governance structures
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and change management skills
• Robust knowledge of FDA and global regulatory requirements (IND, NDA/BLA) applicable to radiopharmaceuticals and biologics. Technical understanding of antibody manufacturing (upstream/downstream processing), bioconjugation, radiochemistry, and drug product fill/finish. Familiarity with ICH Q8‑Q12 guidelines and Quality by Design (QbD) principles, including target product profile (TPP), critical quality attributes (CQAs), critical process parameters (CPPs), and control strategy development
• Must have strong experience in project management across drug development lifecycle.
• Strong foundational collaboration skills with experience working in a successful matrix managed environment.
• Ability to demonstrate initiative, suggest improvements to current systems as well as establish new processes
• Able to thrive in a highly dynamic, fast paced, continuously changing global environment with minimal oversight/direction.
• Ability to travel to manage collaborations with global team members and CDMOs (minimal).

Key Capabilities:

• Commitment to excellence: Take pride in your work and consistently strive for excellence in everything you do
• Results‑oriented: Driven to achieve goals and objectives, with a strong focus on delivering measurable results
• Creativity and innovation: Possess a willingness to think outside the box and come up with unique and creative solutions to challenges
• Strong communication skills: Able to communicate effectively with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels, using clear and concise language
• Collaboration: Work effectively as part of a team, actively sharing knowledge and expertise to achieve common goals
• Resilience: Demonstrate the ability to bounce back from setbacks and persevere in the face of challenges
• Inclusive mindset: Demonstrate an understanding and appreciation for diversity, and actively work to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected
• Adaptability: Comfortable working in a dynamic environment, able to adjust to changing priorities, and willing to take on new challenges
• Ethical behavior: Act with integrity and demonstrate a commitment to ethical behavior in all interactions with colleagues and stakeholders
• Continuous learning: Show a commitment to ongoing learning and professional development, continually seeking out opportunities to expand your knowledge and skills

At Telix, we believe everyone counts, we strive to be extraordinary, and we pursue our goals with determination and integrity. You will be part of an engaged and supportive group of colleagues who all have a shared purpose: to help people with cancer and rare diseases live longer, better quality lives. Being a Telix employee means being a part of a unique, global, interdisciplinary team working to deliver what's next in precision medicine. We have hybrid and remote employees located all around the world. We offer competitive salaries, annual performance‑based bonuses, an equity‑based incentive program, generous vacation, paid wellness days and support for learning and development.

Telix Pharmaceuticals is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

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