Director, Isotope Supply

See Yourself at Telix

At Telix, we are committed to leading innovation and delivering the next generation of targeted radioactive therapy to cancer patients. We are looking for an experienced manufacturing and supply leader to help us reach our ambitious goals. As Director, Isotope Supply, you will lead all activities related to isotope sourcing, supply (external and internal), and internal manufacturing activities for Telix. You will be responsible for establishing short, mid and long-term supply management strategies to ensure all commercial and clinical products are sustainably and reliably supplied.

Key Accountabilities:

• Technical Operations: Own sourcing and manufacturing of precursor isotopes and irradiation services, focusing on stabilized isotope supply for 10+ years.
• Service & Support: Act as the leader to interface and collaborate with the matrix product development and commercial management teams for isotope supplies
• Vendor Management: Identify and evaluate new potential suppliers or alliances in conjunction with the Isotope Centre of Excellence (ICE) team.
• Manufacturing Oversight: Oversee manufacturing of isotopes at existing and future Telix locations, as well as the external isotope suppliers
• Program Oversight: Establish supply management plans and initiatives to enhance, accelerate, and grow Telix’s pipeline of products; acting as a subject matter expert (SME) for isotopes and isotopes supplies during program reviews, evaluations, and strategic decisions.
• Budget and Cost Control: Develop and manage the isotope supply budget. Identify opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements while maintaining high supply standards.
• Strategic Planning: Lead long-term planning initiatives to identify and mitigate risks related to isotope supply. Analyze market trends, forecast demands, and develop contingency plans to address potential disruptions.
• Crisis Management: Develop and implement crisis management plans to address emergencies and supply chain disruptions. Lead response efforts to ensure minimal impact on operations.
• Regulatory Filings: Responsible to author, review and/or approve regulatory filing sections related to isotopes.

Education and Experience:

• BSc degree in engineering or related field or equivalent relevant experience required
• 10+ years of operations leadership of US/EMEA cGMP manufacturing operations required API and sterile drug product experience is preferred
• Experience with major investment projects, along with new supplier/plant qualifications and start-ups
• Prior experience in engineering and process design of chemical or isotope process and facilities according to Lean concepts in material, people, and waste flows, preferably in aseptic manufacturing or radiopharmaceutical processing environments
• Direct involvement with quality regulatory inspections of facilities from major agencies such as FDA, TGA, or EMA.
• Understanding of Radiation Safety regulations in the markets where Telix has Operations such as (US, AUS, and EMEA).
• Significant Environment Health and Safety, and GxP / QA experience building an injury and error-free culture with knowledge of multiple compliance areas (corporate governance, financial, quality, environment, safety)

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