Vice President, General Manager & Site Head, Indianapolis

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RayzeBio, a Bristol Myers Squibb company, is a dynamic biotechnology company headquartered in San Diego, CA. The company is focused on improving survival of people with cancer by harnessing the power of targeted radioisotopes. RayzeBio is developing innovative drugs against targets of solid tumors. Led by a successful and experienced entrepreneurial team, RayzeBio aims to be the global leader in radiopharmaceuticals.

Summary

Lead the company’s radiopharmaceutical commercial/clinical manufacturing facility in Indianapolis, IN and associated operations. Accountable for manufacturing operations, departmental budgets, talent management/succession planning including hiring, training, and developing engagement strategies to retain the best workforce talent for radiopharmaceutical manufacturing in Indianapolis.  Lead the Indianapolis site leadership team. Responsible for identifying and implementing policies, procedures and business strategies to facilitate optimal production and performance.  Ensures regulatory compliance of the site’s operations across regulatory agencies such as FDA, EU, DOT and NRC as required.  The Site Head interacts with external government affairs, political governance forums and educational institutions to advance site infrastructure and operational capability robustness.

The Site Head will be responsible for setting strategic direction for the relevant radiopharmaceutical manufacturing departments, in alignment with corporate goals, RayzeBio Product Development and Operations and objectives, including commercialization of our products while maintaining highly productive clinical operations.   Responsible for establishing and driving a culture of collaboration and alignment between various functions and departments within RayzeBio, Bristol Myers Squibb and the site, ensuring operational performance with aggressive continuous improvement in productivity and implementation of innovative technologies while ensuring that major strategic objectives are met.  The Site Leader will serve as a member of the RayzeBio Senior Leadership Team.

Job Responsibilities

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following.  Other duties may be assigned.

• Set strategic direction for the Indianapolis site

• Set tactical direction to ensure completion of critical objectives

• Lead the manufacturing organization to ensure commercial readiness

• Responsible for preparation, review, and approval of budgetary plans, including production efficiency metrics, financial reporting and capital expenditure submissions

• Build and recruit strong cross-functional teams across all operational disciplines

• Establish critical KPIs, monitor progress and keep stakeholders informed of status

• Drive continuous improvement programs to ensure operational excellence and GMP compliance

• Ensure the site’s operational teams meet demand and on-time delivery objectives

• Promote a ‘safety-first’ culture and ensure an injury-free work environment that protects employees from all hazards by implementation of strong controls

• Lead and ensure successful federal and local health authority inspections

Education and Experience

• BS degree required; Advanced degree preferred

• Minimum 15 years of relevant experience required, preferably in radiopharmaceutical or sterile injectable manufacturing operations

• Minimum 10 years of leadership and management