MSAT CDMO Manager

Lantheus Medical Imaging Inc; Springfield (NJ); On-site; USD 111,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with company contribution

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Lantheus Medical Imaging Inc is seeking a Manager of CDMO Manufacturing Science & Technology (MSAT) for our Springfield, New Jersey location. The MSAT CDMO Manager provides technical and people leadership across internal and external manufacturing networks, driving tech transfer and compliant manufacturing solutions.

This role requires a strong background in cGMP, leading cross-functional teams, and on-site presence five days per week.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 7+ years of relevant experience (or higher degrees).
• Experience leading tech transfer and manufacturing support in regulated environments.
• Experience managing or leading technical teams.
• Strong understanding of cGMP and regulatory expectations.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple MSAT projects, including full technology transfer from initiation to commercial manufacturing.
• Manage team staff, assign work, prioritize activities, mentor, and develop team members.
• Serve as primary MSAT technical lead for manufacturing sites and external partners.
• Oversee deviation investigations, CAPAs, and change controls.
• Provide technical oversight for process validation, qualification, and lifecycle management.
• Review and approve tech transfer packages, validation strategies, and regulatory docs.
• Provide strategic input into control strategies and process robustness.
• Collaborate with Quality, Manufacturing, Validation, Supply Chain, and Regulatory Affairs to ensure alignment.
• Represent MSAT during regulatory inspections, audits, governance forums.
• Promote safety culture and Lantheus values.

Skills

Tech Transfer

Team Leadership

Regulatory Compliance

cGMP Knowledge

Manufacturing Support

Project Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

PhD

Job description

Lantheus (NASDAQ: LNTH)is the leading radiopharmaceutical-focused company, delivering life-changing science to enable clinicians to Find, Fight and Follow disease to deliver better patient outcomes. Headquartered in Massachusetts with offices in New Jersey, Canada, Germany, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom, Lantheus has been providing radiopharmaceutical solutions for nearly 70 years.

Today, we’re expanding our portfolio and pipeline across oncology, neurology and cardiology. Through recent acquisitions, along with strategic partnerships across the life sciences ecosystem, we are accelerating our efforts to advance precision medicine and improve patient outcomes around the world.

At Lantheus we are purpose-driven, and every employee plays a vital role in our success. We’re dedicated to cultivating a high-growth, forward-thinking culture where innovation thrives and diverse perspectives drive meaningful progress.

Join us and be part of a company where your contributions make a real impact, because we know someone’s health is in our hands.

Summary of role

We are seeking a Manager of CDMO Manufacturing Science & Technology (MSAT) for our Springfield location. The MSAT CDMO Manager provides technical and people leadership for MSAT activities supporting pharmaceutical and/or radiopharmaceutical drug product manufacturing across internal and external manufacturing networks. This role is accountable for execution of multiple technology transfer and manufacturing support projects while ensuring alignment with cGMP requirements and business objectives.

The MSAT CDMO Manager leads MSAT staff, interfaces with senior stakeholders, and ensures delivery of technically sound and compliant manufacturing solutions.

This position is based in New Jersey and requires a presence on-site 5 days per week, and open to applicants authorized to work for any employer within the United States.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple MSAT projects, including full technology transfer execution from initiation through commercial manufacturing.
• Lead and manage team staff, including assignment of work, prioritization of activities, mentoring, and technical development of team members.
• Serve as primary MSAT technical lead for assigned manufacturing sites and external partners.
• Oversee and approve deviation investigations, CAPAs, and change controls.
• Provide technical oversight for process validation, qualification, and lifecycle management activities.
• Review and approve technical documentation including tech transfer packages, validation strategies, and regulatory support documents.
• Provide strategic input into control strategies, process robustness, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead, mentor, and develop MSAT scientists; assign work and manage priorities.
• Collaborate with Quality, Manufacturing, Validation, Supply Chain, and Regulatory Affairs to ensure aligned execution.
• Represent MSAT during regulatory inspections, audits, and governance forums.
• Actively promote safety culture and Lantheus values.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 7+ years of relevant experience; Master’s degree with 5+ years; or PhD with 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading tech transfer and manufacturing support activities in a regulated environment.
• Prior experience managing or leading technical teams.
• Strong understanding of cGMPs and regulatory expectations.

Other Requirements

• Willingness to work onsite and travel up to ~20% as required.
• Strong leadership, communication, and decision‑making skills.
• Ability to manage multiple complex technical initiatives concurrently.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with radiopharmaceuticals is preferred.
• Understanding GMP/GLP principles.Knowledge of hazardous material safety and cGMP requirements.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy
• Previous lab experience in Manufacturing and/or Quality Control at an aseptic processing facility is preferred.
• Previous experience in Quality, Compliance and/or Manufacturing of radiopharmaceutical products is preferred.

Core Values

The ideal candidate will embody Lantheus core values:

• Let people be their best
• Respect one another and act as one
• Learn, adapt, and win
• Know someone’s health is in our hands
• Own the solution and make it happen

The pay range for this position is between $111,000 and $185,000 annually.

Actual base pay offered may vary depending on a number of factors such as job-related knowledge, skills and experience. Employees in this position are eligible for a discretionary performance-based cash incentive, and depending on the level of the role may be eligible for a discretionary annual equity award. Benefits for this position include a comprehensive health benefits package that includes medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage. Other offerings include life and disability benefits, pre-tax accounts, a 401(k) with company contribution, and a variety of other benefits. In addition, employees are eligible for a generous time off package including paid vacation, holidays, sick days, and paid parental leave.

Lantheus is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions and lactation), gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.

Any applicant requiring an accommodation in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied should make a request to the Lantheus Talent Acquisition teamat [e-mail] .

Lantheus is an E-Verify Employer.

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