Nuclear Pharmacist BWH

Partner's Healthcare; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 155,000 - 189,000; Full time

Job summary

The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. in Boston, MA is seeking a Radiopharmacist to lead radiopharmacy operations in the BICOR facility. The role includes production, QC, and distribution of radiopharmaceuticals for clinical and research use, with emphasis on safety and regulatory compliance.

You will coordinate daily activities with engineering, quality, and regulatory teams, ensuring cGMP standards, training staff, and supporting ANDA/IND preparation and facility readiness.

Qualifications

• ACPE-accredited pharmacy program graduate with licensure or eligibility by the Massachusetts Board of Pharmacy.
• Completion of a nuclear pharmacy program with coursework in radiation safety, radiopharmacy techniques, health physics, and instrumentation.
• Experience with computer-based data entry, ordering, and data compilation.
• Working knowledge of NRC, DOT, FDA, MA Board of Pharmacy, EPA and OSHA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Operates the Radiopharmacy independently and supports BICOR manufacturing during operating hours.
• Prepares, quality checks, and dispenses SPECT radiopharmaceuticals.
• Performs PET radiopharmaceutical compounding, manufacturing, QC, and distribution.
• Reviews batch records against specifications and releases products.
• Manages inventory of SPECT radiopharmaceuticals and materials for daily operations.
• Oversees equipment maintenance, system suitability testing, and documentation.
• Ensures cleanroom environmental and operational standards are met.
• Supports regulatory reviews (ANDA, IND, RDRC) documentation.
• Trains staff and serves as a resource for training and guidance.

Education

ACPE-accredited pharmacy program

Nuclear pharmacy program (radiopharmacy health physics instrumentation)

Massachusetts Board of Pharmacy licensure

Job description

Site

Site: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries.

Job Summary

The Radiopharmacist is a senior member of the professional staff at the BWH-BICOR facility, supporting the production and distribution of radiotracers for clinical and research applications. This role combines radiopharmacy expertise with quality oversight, laboratory operations, inventory management, and staff development. Working closely with BICOR administration, the Radiopharmacist helps coordinate daily operations and ensures radiopharmaceutical preparation, compounding, manufacturing, quality control, and distribution are performed safely and in compliance with applicable hospital, state, and federal regulations. The role offers the opportunity to contribute to both clinical and research programs while supporting a high-quality, cGMP-compliant manufacturing environment.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Independently operates the Radiopharmacy and supports BICOR manufacturing units during operating hours, with schedules and responsibilities adapting to clinical, research, and staffing needs.
• Prepares, performs quality control, and dispenses SPECT radiopharmaceuticals.
• Performs PET radiopharmaceutical compounding, manufacturing, quality control, and distribution.
• Reviews manufacturing and compounding batch records against established product specifications and releases products when requirements are met.
• Manages inventory of SPECT radiopharmaceuticals and other materials needed to support daily operations.
• Performs and/or oversees equipment maintenance, system suitability testing, and required documentation.
• Verifies daily cleanroom parameters and ensures required environmental and operational standards are met.
• Maintains facility cleanliness in accordance with established cleaning procedures and schedules.
• Partners with Engineering to address out-of-specification results involving cleanrooms and associated equipment.
• Performs or oversees required radiation wipes and surveys of shipping containers, supplies, incoming packages, and workspaces.
• Collaborates with the Quality Systems Administration team to support the integrity and compliance of cGMP manufacturing processes.
• Supports preparation of documentation for ANDA, IND, and RDRC regulatory reviews.
• Provides training, guidance, and direction to staff as needed.
• Identifies and escalates quality or compliance concerns and implements corrective actions as appropriate.
• Supports the education of pharmacy students, nuclear medicine technology students, and medical residents on radiopharmaceutical production, quality control, and radiation safety.
• Serves as a resource for pharmacies, physicians, researchers, and other external partners seeking information about radiopharmaceuticals.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE)-accredited pharmacy program and licensed or eligible for licensure with the Massachusetts Board of Pharmacy.
• Completion of a nuclear pharmacy program with coursework in radiation safety, radiopharmacy techniques, health physics, and instrumentation, or equivalent experience.
• Experience with computer-based data entry, ordering, and data compilation.
• Working knowledge of applicable regulations and standards governing radiopharmacy operations, including those of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Department of Transportation (DOT), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Massachusetts Board of Pharmacy, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Remote Type: Onsite

Work Location: 75 Francis Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Employee Type: Regular

Work Shift: Day (United States of America)

Pay Range $67.65 - $172,234.40/Annual

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Benefits and Compensation

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth.

EEO Statement

The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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