Nuclear Contract Manufacturing Project Lead

Cardinal Health; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

HSA

Job summary

Cardinal Health in New Orleans is seeking a Project Manager for Nuclear Manufacturing to lead time-sensitive radiopharmaceutical projects from conception to post-launch analysis. You will coordinate internal teams and external sponsors, ensuring clear communication, scope control, and on-time delivery.

The role requires 2–4 years of project management experience, familiarity with Agile/Scrum, and a track record of delivering complex initiatives within budget.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field (scientific or technical), or equivalent work experience preferred.
• 4-8 years of experience preferred (regulated medical and/or pharmaceutical field)
• 2-4 years of proven project management experience, preferred with a strong track record of delivering complex projects on time and within budget.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• PMP (Project Management), CSM, or other relevant project management certification preferred.
• Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Leads the planning, execution, and successful delivery of multiple sponsored product projects from conception through launch and post-launch analysis.
• Serves as the primary liaison between internal teams (Product, Engineering, Sales, Marketing, Legal) and external sponsors, ensuring clear communication, presentation of project details, alignment, and expectation management.
• Collaborates with Product and Sales teams to define project scope, objectives, deliverables, and success metrics that align with overall sponsored product strategy and revenue goals.
• Develops and manages detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets, proactively identifying and mitigating risks to ensure projects are delivered on time and within scope.
• Facilitates effective communication and collaboration among cross-functional teams, ensuring all parties are informed, engaged, and accountable for their contributions.
• Continuously identifies opportunities to optimize project management processes, tools, and best practices to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Tracks project progress, reports on key milestones, and conducts post-mortem analyses to capture lessons learned and inform future initiatives.
• Ensures that all sponsored product deliverables meet high-quality standards and align with brand guidelines and technical specifications.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Data-driven decision making

Education

Bachelor’s degree (science/technical)

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Cardinal Health in New Orleans is seeking a Project Manager for Nuclear Manufacturing to lead time-sensitive radiopharmaceutical projects from conception to post-launch analysis. You will coordinate internal teams and external sponsors, ensuring clear communication, scope control, and on-time delivery.

The role requires 2–4 years of project management experience, familiarity with Agile/Scrum, and a track record of delivering complex initiatives within budget.