Senior Health Physicist

RLS Radiopharmacies; Fishers (IN); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

RLS Radiopharmacies is seeking a Senior Health Physicist to lead enterprise-wide radiation safety and regulatory compliance across a national network. You will develop, implement, and improve radiation protection programs, licensing strategies, and EHS initiatives while mentoring junior staff.

The role requires deep expertise in radiation physics, regulatory affairs, and cleanroom operations, with strong leadership and the ability to travel up to 30% to support multi-site programs and incidents.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Health Physics, Nuclear Engineering, Radiologic Science, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in radiation safety or regulatory compliance in healthcare.
• CHP certification or eligibility strongly preferred.
• Experience managing multi-site radiation safety programs.
• Ability to travel up to 30% and respond to incidents 24/7.
• Deep knowledge of NRC and state radiation regulations (USP 825, 797, 800).
• Strong leadership and project management skills.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and technical writing.
• Proficiency in radiation modeling software and MS Office.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee radiation protection audits, surveys, and inspections across all pharmacy locations.
• Perform complex radiation protection calculations, including shielding design and dose modeling.
• Provide enterprise-level guidance during radiation-related incidents and emergencies.
• Develop and implement enterprise SOPs and training for radiation safety and EHS.
• Manage preparation and submission of licences, amendments, renewals, and decommissioning.
• Serve as liaison with state and federal regulators (Boards of Pharmacy, NRC, state programs).
• Interpret evolving regulatory requirements (USP<825>, <797>, <800>) and ensure organizational compliance.
• Provide expert consultation on cleanroom microbiology and HVAC environmental monitoring.
• Collaborate with pharmacy operations and QA to ensure aseptic processing and facility design.
• Mentor Health Physicists and provide technical oversight.
• Support inspections, audits, and continuous improvement with QA, regulatory affairs, and operations.
• Oversee radiation safety data collection, dosimetry, waste management, and incident reporting.
• Ensure accurate documentation of radiation safety activities and regulatory correspondence.

Skills

Radiation safety

Regulatory affairs

Leadership

Mentoring

Facility design

Dosimetry

Education

Master’s degree in Health Physics

ABHP/CHP certification eligible

Tools

Radiation modeling software

MS Office

Job description

The Senior Health Physicist is a strategic and technical leader responsible for enterprise-wide radiation safety and regulatory compliance across a national network of radiopharmacies. This role supports the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of radiation protection programs, licensing strategies, and environmental health and safety (EHS) initiatives. The Senior Health Physicist serves as a subject matter expert (SME) in radiation physics, regulatory affairs, and cleanroom operations, and provides mentorship and oversight to junior health physics staff.

Key Accountabilities:

Radiation Safety Program Leadership

• Lead and oversee radiation protection audits, surveys, and inspections across all pharmacy
• Perform complex radiation protection calculations, including shielding design, dose modeling, effluent assessments, and exposure mitigation strategies.
• Provide enterprise-level guidance during radiation-related incidents, including spills, overexposures, and emergency response coordination.
• Develop and implement enterprise SOPs and training programs for radiation safety and EHS

Regulatory Affairs & Licensing

• Manage the preparation and submission of radioactive materials licences, amendments, renewals, and decommissioning
• Serve as a primary liaison with state and federal regulatory agencies, including Boards of Pharmacy, NRC, and state radiation control programs.
• Interpret and apply evolving regulatory requirements (e.g., USP <825>, <797>, <800>) and ensure organizational

Cleanroom & Facility Support

• Provide expert consultation on cleanroom microbiology, HVAC systems, and environmental monitoring
• Collaborate with pharmacy operations and quality teams to ensure compliance with aseptic processing and facility design
• Mentor and provide technical oversight to Health Physicists and other radiation safety
• Partner with Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, and Pharmacy Operations to support inspections, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Documentation & Reporting

• Oversee the collection, analysis, and reporting of radiation safety data, including dosimetry, waste management, and incident
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation of all radiation safety activities and regulatory correspondence.

Position Requirements:

Education and Experience:

• Master’s degree in Health Physics, Nuclear Engineering, Radiologic Science, or a related
• 5+ years of progressive experience in radiation safety, health physics, or regulatory compliance, preferably in a healthcare or radiopharmaceutical environment.
• Certification or eligibility for certification by the American Board of Health Physics (CHP) strongly
• Demonstrated experience managing multi-site radiation safety programs and regulatory
• Ability to travel up to 30% and respond to incidents on a 24/7 basis as needed.
• Deep knowledge of NRC and state radiation regulations, USP <825>, <797>, and <800>.
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and project management
• Excellent analytical, communication, and technical writing
• Proficiency in radiation modeling software and Microsoft Office
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, regulated

Key Capabilities:

• Inclusive mindset: Demonstrate an understanding and appreciation for diversity, and actively work to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected
• Creativity and innovation: Possess a willingness to think outside the box and come up with unique and creative solutions to challenges
• Commitment to excellence: Take pride in your work and consistently strive for excellence in everything you do
• Results-oriented: Driven to achieve goals and objectives, with a strong focus on delivering measurable results
• Ethical behavior: Act with integrity and demonstrate a commitment to ethical behavior in all interactions with colleagues and stakeholders
• Adaptability: Comfortable working in a dynamic environment, able to adjust to changing priorities, and willing to take on new challenges
• Strong communication skills: Able to communicate effectively with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels, using clear and concise language
• Collaboration: Work effectively as part of a team, actively sharing knowledge and expertise to achieve common goals
• Resilience: Demonstrate the ability to bounce back from setbacks and persevere in the face of challenges
• Continuous learning: Show a commitment to ongoing learning and professional development, continually seeking out opportunities to expand your knowledge and skills

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