Overview
Telix Pharmaceuticals is a dynamic, fast-growing radiopharmaceutical company with offices in Australia (HQ), Belgium, Japan, Switzerland, and the United States. Our mission is to deliver on the promise of precision medicine through targeted radiation. We exist to create products that seek to improve the quality of life for people living with cancer and rare diseases. You will be supporting the international roll-out of our approved prostate cancer imaging agent and helping us to advance our portfolio of late clinical-stage products that address significant unmet need in oncology and rare diseases.
See Yourself at Telix
The Sr Director of US Radiopharmaceutical Operations role involves contributing to the Group’s commercial goals by executing late stage and commercial radiopharmaceutical distribution strategy. The role will provide effective leadership and execution of the operational plan through the delivery of key operational tasks such as radiolabeling contract service provider management (vendor sourcing, production capabilities, distribution logistics) and commercial support to deliver the commercialization goals of the Group’s assets. The candidate is expected to lead the successful implementation of the commercial distribution strategy for Telix’s commercial products, including contract execution (for radiolabeling CMOs), introduction of new tools, providing the necessary data & analytics for finance, sales and marketing in support of these assets. The candidate is also expected to effectively manage the radiolabeling contract providers/partners/vendors and radiolabeling CMO relationships by engaging with key customers, manufacturing sites and logistics vendors necessary to operationalize late-stage products. The successful candidate must be able to collaborate across functional departments and effectively and professionally communicate with customers, leadership, and internal stakeholders in support of Telix’s organizational objectives.
Key Accountabilities
Distribution Strategy Implementation
- Support and/or adjust the distribution model based on drug demand (sales forecast; desired location), drug profile (half-life; vial vs syringe; injection protocols) and CMO availability and capacity.
- Manage the distribution plans including the distribution, wholesale and/or Board of Pharmacy license management with the selected radiolabeling CMOs.
- Enablement reporting requirements of all other groups in the Org (Sales, Marketing, Finance, etc.).
- Implement tools to track manufacturing status, transportation status and delivery status to our customers.
- Develop and implement a drug ordering platform for commercial or late-stage products.
CMO Performance Oversight
- Develop performance KPIs for the contracted radiolabeling CMO supporting all commercial and late-stage products.
- Measure KPIs for selected radiolabeling CMO network and ensure top performance.
- Oversee creation and execution of Action Plans from radiolabeling CMO to improve performance when needed.
- Organize and deliver Quarterly Business Reviews with each of the selected radiolabeling CMOs.
- Daily, weekly, monthly performance reviews of manufacturing success.
- Daily, weekly, monthly performance reviews of dose delivery success.
- Trending and reporting of key performance indicators related to radiolabeling CMO manufacturing and operational activities.
- Monthly review of operational performance issues and corrective actions by the CMO.
- Execute periodic manufacturing radiolabeling CMO site audits.
- Host cross-functional Quarterly Business Review meetings with radiolabeling CMO with goal of improving performance.
- Introduce strategic topics to radiolabeling CMO and drive implementation per agreed upon schedule (new markets, dose availability, etc.).
- Provide commercial forecasts to global supply chain, and manage commercial complaints related to radiolabeling CMO performance.
Data & Analytics
- Select and implement a uniform platform for KPI tracking across our radiolabeling CMO partners.
- Develop uniform tools across various functions (as they apply to radiolabeling CMOs) with the goal of integrating available data and streamlining processes (Finance, Sales, Strategic Accounts).
Additional Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary point of contact in the US Operations team for the internal Clinical, Medical, Supply Chain, Logistics and Manufacturing teams regarding all radiolabeling commercial operations aspects of our commercial and late-stage products.
- Develop and advance key strategic relationships including customers, vendors, host institutions and Telix partners in support of the successful launch and commercial success of our commercial assets.
- Support Telix’s Corporate Objectives as set by the leadership team.
Education and Experience
- Minimum 5 years’ leadership experience in the production, distribution or administration of PET biomarkers used in Phase 3 clinical trials or commercial operations.
- Experience working with radiopharmaceutical products, customer workflows, customer processes including dose ordering and patient imaging workflows.
- Experience working with a global organization preferred.
- Demonstrated project management success.
- Has the ability to accomplish multiple tasks in fast-paced environment.
- Travel as required to perform job function.
Personal Attributes / Competencies
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, and managerial skills.
- Excellent verbal and written skills communication skills are required.
- Excellent attention to detail in the execution of job responsibilities.
- Positive attitude with excellent interpersonal skills with a proven ability to create and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Possess proven problem-solving skills and resourcefulness.
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
- Robust communication skills: Able to communicate effectively with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels, using explicit 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
Company culture At Telix, we believe everyone counts, we strive to be extraordinary, and we pursue our goals with determination and integrity. You will be part of an engaged and supportive group of colleagues who all have a shared purpose: to help people with cancer and rare diseases live longer, better quality lives. Being a Telix employee means being a part of a unique, global, interdisciplinary team working to deliver what's next in precision medicine. We have hybrid and remote employees located all around the world. We offer competitive salaries, annual performance-based bonuses, an equity-based incentive program, generous vacation, paid wellness days and support for learning and development.
Telix Pharmaceuticals is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
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📌 Sr. Director, Product Operations
🏢 Telix Pharmaceuticals
📍 City of Joondalup