Nuclear Pharmacist (Training Provided) / Winston-Salem, NC

530d PETNET Solutions, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 112,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid parking/public transportation

Paid time off

Sick time

Job summary

Siemens Healthineers Radiopharma Solutions in the United States seeks a licensed Pharmacist to oversee production, quality control, and dispensing of radiopharmaceuticals under cGMP and radiation safety standards. You will develop specialized Nuclear Pharmacy expertise within a highly regulated manufacturing environment and contribute to patient safety and diagnostic quality.

Training is provided; you will work with experienced Nuclear Pharmacists, lead non-exempt staff, and support regulatory

Qualifications

• Pharmacist license required or eligible for licensure in the employing state.
• Bachelor's Degree or PharmD.
• Strong communication skills and ability to follow complex instructions.
• Ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams.
• Exposure to sterile compounding, laboratory processes, or regulatory manufacturing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee production, quality control, and dispensing of radiopharmaceuticals.
• Ensure compliance with cGMP, Radiation Safety, Pharmacy Laws and company procedures.
• Lead non-exempt staff and support daily operational execution.
• Maintain documentation and records according to regulatory requirements.
• Prepare shipments of radioactive materials as per licensing requirements.

Skills

Active Pharmacist license

Team leadership

Effective communication

Windows proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree or PharmD

Tools

Microsoft Windows applications

Job description

Join us in pioneering breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably. Our inspiring and caring environment forms a global community that celebrates diversity and individuality. We encourage you to step beyond your comfort zone, offering resources and flexibility to foster your professional and personal growth, all while valuing your unique contributions. Siemens Healthineers' Radiopharma Solutions is a global leader in PET radiopharmaceutical manufacturing and distribution. For nearly three decades, Radiopharma has been a trusted partner in molecular imaging, delivering routine, reliable access to high-quality radiopharmaceuticals that support critical diagnostic procedures. With more than 47 locations worldwide, Radiopharma is the largest PET radiopharmaceutical network in the industry, supplying more than one million doses annually to over 2,800 imaging centers around the globe. Because we operate the industry's largest network of pharmacies, sites support one another to ensure continuity of supply, resulting in a dose fulfillment rate exceeding 99%.

Job Description

As a Nuclear Pharmacist, you will oversee the production, quality control, and dispensing of radiopharmaceuticals in compliance with pharmacy regulations, cGMP requirements, and radiation safety standards. Working in a highly regulated manufacturing environment, you will help ensure the safe and timely delivery of products used in advanced diagnostic imaging. Success in this role requires strong attention to detail, leadership skills, and a commitment to quality, compliance, and patient safety. This position offers pharmacists an opportunity to develop specialized expertise in Nuclear Pharmacy within a highly regulated healthcare manufacturing environment. Training & Development No prior Nuclear Pharmacy experience is required. Siemens Healthineers provides structured training designed to help licensed pharmacists develop the technical, operational, quality, and regulatory knowledge required to practice Nuclear Pharmacy. Team members work alongside experienced Nuclear Pharmacists while gaining hands‑on experience in radiopharmaceutical production, quality control, radiation safety, and regulatory compliance.

Schedule

This role operates on an early-morning production schedule, typically beginning between 1:00 AM and 3:00 AM and concluding mid-morning, Monday through Friday. A weekend rotation is required approximately once every 4-6 weeks. Many employees value the predictable daytime availability this schedule provides for family, personal commitments, and avoiding daytime commuting. This is a role well suited to an ambitious professional looking for the next step in their career.

Responsibilities

• Production of radionuclides
• Preparation and testing of radiopharmaceuticals
• Dispensing of radiopharmaceuticals
• Ensuring compliance with all regulatory commitments including cGMP, Radiation Safety, Pharmacy Laws, company policies and procedures, and other applicable federal, state, and local regulations
• Delivering and ensuring performance of aseptic techniques, including sterility and pyrogen testing per company standard operating procedures
• Performing and overseeing quality control procedures utilizing analytical equipment and chemical testing methods
• Maintaining all applicable documentation and records
• Preparing shipments of radioactive materials according to procedure and licensing authority requirements
• Providing support in the operation and maintenance of cyclotrons, chemistry modules, quality control equipment, and associated software
• Serving as the designated pharmacist in charge in the absence of the Pharmacy Manager (PIC), with responsibility for personnel working within the permitted pharmacy area in accordance with state pharmacy laws
• Leading multiple non-exempt team members and supporting daily operational execution

Why Pharmacists Choose Nuclear Pharmacy

Transition from high-volume retail or traditional pharmacy environments into a specialized area of practice; develop expertise in radiopharmaceutical manufacturing and molecular imaging; work in a laboratory and production environment focused on quality, compliance, and patient safety; learn highly transferable skills in radiation safety, quality systems, and regulated manufacturing; contribute directly to diagnostic technologies used in cancer, neurological, and cardiac imaging.

Position Fit

• Pharmacist experience in retail, hospital, clinical, specialty, compounding, or nuclear pharmacy environments
• Experience following standard operating procedures and regulated workflows
• Exposure to sterile compounding, laboratory processes, quality systems, or manufacturing environments
• Interest in learning radiopharmaceutical production and Nuclear Pharmacy operations

Required Skills

• Active Pharmacist license or ability to obtain licensure in the state of employment
• Bachelor's Degree or PharmD
• Communicates effectively with a proven ability to interpret information and provide and/or follow complex instructions
• Ability to work independently and as part of a cross‑functional team
• Strong customer relations skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows applications

Physical Demands

• Ability to handle 100 lb. packages

Supervisory Duties

• Leads multiple non-exempt personnel

Who we are

We are a team of more than 72,000 highly dedicated Healthineers in more than 70 countries. As a leader in medical technology, we constantly push the boundaries to create better outcomes and experiences for patients, no matter where they live or what health issues they are facing. Our portfolio is crucial for clinical decision‑making and treatment pathways.

How we work

When you join Siemens Healthineers, you become one in a global team of scientists, clinicians, developers, researchers, professionals, and skilled specialists, who believe in each individual’s potential to contribute with diverse ideas. We are from different backgrounds, cultures, religions, political and/or sexual orientations, and work together, to fight the world’s most threatening diseases and enable access to care, united by one purpose: to pioneer breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably.

Base pay

The base pay range for this position is: $111,910 - $153,879. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. If this is a commission eligible position the commission eligibility will be in accordance with the terms of the Company’s plan. Commissions are based on individual performance and/or company performance.

Benefits

• medical insurance
• dental insurance
• vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• life insurance
• long-term and short-term disability insurance
• paid parking/public transportation
• paid time off
• paid sick and safe time

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Siemens Healthineers is an Equal Opportunity and ... encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law. EEO is the Law: Applicants and employees are protected under Federal law from discrimination.

Reasonable Accommodations

Siemens Healthineers is committed to equal employment opportunity. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations.

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