Process Development & Scale-Up: Drive CMC process development and optimization for clinical drug products, including formulation lock and robust process definition, ensuring scalability and compliance with regulatory standards. Technology Transfer: Lead the transfer of advanced radiopharmaceutical processes and technologies to internal and external manufacturing sites, including the Indianapolis facility and CDMO partners. Laboratory Oversight: Oversee the development, operation, and maintenance of radiochemistry laboratory infrastructure, ensuring readiness for translational activities from preclinical through clinical phases. Collaboration: Foster collaborative relationships with discovery scientists, external academic partners, and CDMOs to address complex scientific questions and pursue joint research efforts. Lead Research Initiatives: Independently design and execute advanced radiochemistry and radiolabeling experiments, with a special focus on novel radioisotope and chelator development to enable new classes of radiopharmaceuticals. Technical Leadership: Serve as a subject matter expert in radiopharmaceutical production processes, quality control, and advanced analytical methodologies. Provide scientific leadership across multidisciplinary teams. Innovation in Isotope and Chelator Chemistry: Direct research into the identification, synthesis, and characterization of novel isotopes and chelators to enhance therapeutic and diagnostic radiopharmaceutical properties. Safety & Compliance: Ensure strict adherence to radiation safety protocols, federal and state regulations, and internal guidelines for handling radioactive materials; promote a culture of safety-first and regulatory compliance. Data Analysis & Reporting: Interpret complex experimental data, draw scientifically rigorous conclusions, and communicate findings in technical reports, regulatory documentation, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders. Project Management & Mentorship: Manage and prioritize research projects, oversee third-party vendors, and mentor junior scientists and associates. Documentation: Draft and review CMC sections for regulatory submissions, SOPs, and comprehensive development reports. Travel: Less than 10% travel required, including external research sites and manufacturing facilities. Work-life programs include paid national holidays and optional holidays, Global Shutdown Days between Christmas and New Year's holiday, up to 120 hours of paid vacation, up to two (2) paid days to volunteer, sick time off, and summer hours flexibility. BSc +7 years, MSc + 5 years or PhD +3 years in Chemistry, Radiochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related field with relevant industry experience, including significant work with radioactive materials, novel isotopes, and chelator chemistry. Demonstrated expertise in radiochemical synthesis, purification, formulation, and analytical techniques. Proven track record of innovation in radiopharmaceutical development, including novel isotope and chelator research. Deep familiarity with federal and state regulatory requirements and safety protocols for radioactive materials. Advanced experience developing stable radiopharmaceutical formulations with targeted attributes such as extended shelf-life, radiochemical purity, and enhanced bio-distribution. Hands-on expertise with commercial and custom radiopharmaceutical manufacturing and analytical equipment systems, including automation platforms, radioHPLC, radioTLC, gamma counters, dose calibrators, hot cell manipulators, and advanced gamma spectroscopy. Extensive experience with a broad spectrum of radioactive materials for both diagnostic and therapeutic applications. Strong professional ethics, integrity, and ability to maintain confidential information. Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence and communicate effectively across all levels, including executive leadership. Proactive, innovative thinker who thrives in a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary industrial environment. Demonstrated ability to manage complex research projects and mentor junior staff.