Radiopharmaceutical Logistics: Control Tower Lead

Ascent On-Demand, Inc.; Belleville (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Life Insurance

Health/Dental/Vision

Disability (short & long-term)

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Parental Leave

Wellness Program

Paid Holidays

FSAs & HSAs

Overtime/Bonus Pay

Job summary

Ascent Global Logistics is seeking a seasoned Program Manager to lead time-sensitive radiopharmaceutical and life sciences logistics programs from our Belleville, Michigan hub. You will own end-to-end dispatch, routing, and real-time transit monitoring with a zero-fail mindset in a high-urgency control tower.

This role interacts with healthcare networks, carriers, and internal teams to maintain safe, compliant operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or equivalent practical industry experience.
• 7+ years in time-critical logistics operations, control tower management, program management, or specialized transportation operations.
• Solid understanding of healthcare supply chains, cold-chain logistics, or high-care transport operations.
• Direct experience with radiopharmaceuticals or nuclear medicine is a major plus.
• Ability to make fast, high-consequence routing decisions under pressure.
• Ability to work across transportation tracking systems and translate operational metrics into reporting.

Responsibilities

• Run day-to-day operational command of time-sensitive isotope shipments end-to-end dispatch, routing, carrier coordination, and real-time transit monitoring.
• Monitor flight and ground transit status to identify risk early and re-route before delays threaten doses.
• Coordinate with specialty healthcare couriers, airport/ground operations, and internal technology teams to enforce repeatable workflows.
• Ensure strict adherence to transport requirements for hazardous, radioactive, and temperature-sensitive materials.
• Lead root-cause investigations and implement corrective action plans when disruptions occur.

Skills

Time-critical logistics operations

Control tower management

Program management

Healthcare supply chains

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Job description

Ascent Global Logistics is seeking a seasoned Program Manager to lead time-sensitive radiopharmaceutical and life sciences logistics programs from our Belleville, Michigan hub. You will own end-to-end dispatch, routing, and real-time transit monitoring with a zero-fail mindset in a high-urgency control tower.

This role interacts with healthcare networks, carriers, and internal teams to maintain safe, compliant operations.