Sr. Scientist, Product Development

Schedule:

• Days, Monday -Friday,
• 40 hours a week
• Occasional off-shift work as needed based on business need.
• Occasional weekend work as needed based on business need. ~Once every 2 months

Anticipated salary range:$110-120k/yr

Bonus eligible:Yes

Benefits:Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Paid time off plan
• Health savings account (HSA)
• 401k savings plan
• Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Work-Life resources
• Paid parental leave
• Healthy lifestyle programs

Application window anticipated to close:08/11/2025*if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.

The salary range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidates geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.

Reporting to the Director, Nuclear Manufacturing, the Senior Scientist, Product Development, is responsible for leading the technology transfer activities of clinical phase radiopharmaceuticals under contract with innovator partners. As a member of the technical operations team, the individual will be tasked with the development and technology transfer of sponsor radiopharmaceutical products into and among our network of qualified manufacturing facilities. This position will be responsible for the adaptation, setup, transfer, and maintenance of sponsor drug products with strict adherence to cGMP, GDP, environmental health and safety and related guidelines, and internal policies and procedures. Specific duties will at a minimum comprise technical evaluation, material selection, process and analytical equipment configuration, document creation, method validation, and process qualification, as well as occasional production and testing activities typical for a cGMP pharmaceutical manufacturing operation including the preparation of chemicals and components, the operation of production and laboratory equipment, and the execution of standard operating procedures for routine manufacture and testing of radiopharmaceutical products. The preferred individual will possess sufficient technical, functional, and administrative competence to work largely independently, in a team environment, to meet program timelines and occasional production demands.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in engineering or a physical science with at least five years of experience working in a GMP environment in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry. A background in product research and development preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in the operation, use, and maintenance of pharmaceutical production equipment and cleanroom facilities. Experience in the manufacture of radiopharmaceutical products preferred.
• Foundational expertise in the setup, operation, and maintenance of conventional analytical instrumentation (HPLC/GC/TLC/etc.) and modern chromatography data systems.
• Ability to work in a controlled environment requiring special attention to environmental, health, and safety regulations. Position may require lifting or moving equipment weighing up to 25 lbs.
• Commitment to maintain data integrity through strict adherence to standardized procedures and relevant compliance requirements, including the ability to clearly document all work activities in a timely manner.
• Motivation to work effectively and cooperatively with others, and to establish and maintain good working relationships.
• Desire to create, develop, and mature manufacturing and testing processes, and facility and systems infrastructure, to streamline operational efficiency across a broad range of products.
• Flexibility to work periodic off-shift hours to accommodate routine production schedules among qualified facilities.
• Prior experience leading technology transfer, and/or manufacturing and testing operations within a biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or radiopharmaceutical company across all phases of product development.
• Experience working with contract manufacturing as well as working with collaboration partners.

Responsibilities

With responsibility for the technical transfer of new sponsor products, and the routine manufacture and testing of sponsor products, the senior scientist must provide insight and recommendations to set the operational strategy for long-term and sustainable growth.

• Ensure a high degree of compliance with relevant cGMP and regulatory requirements across all managed technology transfer, manufacturing, and testing activities.
• Partner with business development during the evaluation of new CDMO opportunities for local pre-commercial manufacturing and testing facilities.
• Support the development of and provide functional leadership for technology transfer programs in related facilities.
• Develop, monitor, and report performance indicators to highlight progress, risks, and mitigation strategies for relevant technology transfer projects.
• Provide technical support as a legacy owner of sponsor products manufactured at relevant facilities.

Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.