At RayzeBio, every day is an opportunity to ignite meaningful change. As a wholly‑owned subsidiary of Bristol Myers Squibb, RayzeBio blends the nimble, pioneering spirit of an emergent biotech with the global expertise and resources of a leading innovator in oncology.
Our mission is to develop transformative radiopharmaceutical therapies that offer new hope for patients living with cancer.
Job Description
The Director, Production reports directly to the Director, Operations and is responsible for directing day‑to‑day production activities to achieve corporate objectives at the site. The Director, Production leads a team of production personnel to deliver quality finished radiopharmaceutical products on time and in accordance with the production schedule. Responsibilities also include preparing the site for scalability in line with commercialization goals and expanded pipeline products.
Responsibilities
- Provide leadership and direction to members of the production team including managers, supervisors, operators, and associates.
- Collaborate with other functional areas for the triage of deviations, investigations, and CAPAs.
- Represent production for internal and external technical transfer of future projects.
- Collaborate with the Project Management team to assure production schedule adherence.
- Assist the Director, Operations in mentoring and development of key production team members.
- Align with leadership on the Isotope Production team to ensure GMP compliance and synergy across all site operations.
- Work with Quality, Validation, Engineering Services, and Facility Engineering to develop and implement novel radiopharmaceutical technologies.
- Work with the EM/Microbiology team to ensure contamination control strategies are followed and OOT or OOS issues are addressed promptly.
- Develop and manage production‑related performance metrics.
- Assist the Director, Operations with production‑related budgeting.
- Ensure production personnel comply with site EHS and Radiation Safety programs and promote a culture of safety.
- Review, author, and revise technical documents (SOPs, forms, deviations, etc.) as needed.
- Travel up to 15% of the time.
Education & Experience
- 10+ years of manufacturing experience in a cGMP injectable or radiopharmaceutical environment.
- Proven production leadership and management experience.
- Demonstrated experience creating and managing production‑related metrics.
- Working knowledge of industry‑related electronic systems (ERP, EQMS, etc.).
- BS or MS degree in a related technical field.
Skills & Qualifications
- Proven leadership and personnel management experience.
- Strong knowledge of injectable and/or radiopharmaceutical drug product manufacturing.
- Excellent professional ethics, integrity, and ability to maintain confidential information.
- Organized and detail oriented.
- Strong time‑management and organizational skills.
- Strong interpersonal communication skills.
- Motivated, adaptable, and able to work under pressure.
- Leverages AI to drive program, portfolio, or functional performance through prioritization and scaled adoption.
Physical Demands
Requires sitting, reaching with hands and arms, talking or hearing, and climbing stairs. Occasional lifting or moving of up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close and distance vision. Requires working in a laboratory environment with protective clothing, gloves, and safety glasses.
Compensation Overview
Indianapolis – RayzeBio – IN: $190,989 – $231,434 per year. Additional incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility) may be available. Final compensation will be determined based on demonstrated experience.
Benefits Overview
- Health Coverage: Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision care.
- Well‑being Support: Programs such as BMS Well‑Being Account, BMS Living Life Better, and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).
- Financial Well‑being and Protection: 401(k) plan; short‑ and long‑term disability; life insurance; accident insurance; supplemental health insurance; business travel protection; personal liability protection; identity theft benefit; legal support; survivor support.
Work‑Life Benefits
Paid Time Off: US exempt employees receive flexible time off (unlimited with manager approval) and 11 paid national holidays. Non‑exempt, hourly employees receive 160 hours annual paid vacation, 11 national holidays, and optional holidays. Additional time off may include unlimited paid sick time, up to two paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military needs, and an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas and New Year’s Day.
Supporting People With Disabilities
BMS and RayzeBio are dedicated to ensuring that people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process, reasonable workplace accommodations/adjustments, and ongoing support in their roles. Applicants can request a reasonable accommodation prior to accepting an offer. For inquiries, email Access the full Equal Employment Opportunity statement at
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