Nuclear Radiopharma Project Manager — Regulated Contract Manufacturing

Cardinal Health; Glendale Heights (IL); On-site; USD 81,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off

Health savings account (HSA)

401k savings plan

Flex spending accounts (FSAs)

Disability coverage

Job summary

Cardinal Health is seeking a Project Manager within Nuclear Manufacturing to lead multiple sponsored product initiatives from concept to launch and post-launch review. The role interfaces with Product, Engineering, Sales, Marketing and Legal to align goals and expectations.

The ideal candidate has 4–8 years in regulated medical/pharma environments, strong communication and stakeholder management, and proficiency in project management tools and Excel. On-site role with competitive benefits.

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, with a track record of delivering complex projects on time and within budget.

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 skills

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Project management software

Microsoft Excel

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Independence and teamwork

Agile/Scrum methodologies

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

PMP certification

CSM or similar certification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Project management software

Job description

Cardinal Health is seeking a Project Manager within Nuclear Manufacturing to lead multiple sponsored product initiatives from concept to launch and post-launch review. The role interfaces with Product, Engineering, Sales, Marketing and Legal to align goals and expectations.

The ideal candidate has 4–8 years in regulated medical/pharma environments, strong communication and stakeholder management, and proficiency in project management tools and Excel. On-site role with competitive benefits.