Principal Engineer, Technical Operations

Cardinal Health•Indianapolis, IN

23h•$80,900 - $115,500

About The Position

The Principal Technical Operations Engineer (Radiopharmaceuticals) is responsible for leading and managing the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of processes within radiopharmaceutical operations. This role is critical for ensuring product quality, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency. The Principal Technical Operations Engineer will serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for all process-related questions, actively manage Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPAs), and Change Controls, and directly assist operations to achieve excellence in radiopharmaceutical manufacturing and support. The Principle Engineer will also create new processes such as Master Batch Records for clients as they onboard to the CMC facility.

Requirements

4-8 years of experience, preferred
Bachelor's, Masters, or PhD in Engineering or Chemistry is preferred.
Applies comprehensive knowledge and a thorough understanding of concepts, principles, and technical capabilities to perform varied tasks and projects.
May contribute to the development of policies and procedures.
Works on complex projects of large scope.
Develops technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems. Solutions are innovative and consistent with organization objectives.
Completes work; independently receives general guidance on new projects.
Work reviewed for purpose of meeting objectives.
May act as a mentor to less experienced colleagues.

Responsibilities

Applies comprehensive knowledge and a thorough understanding of concepts, principles, and technical capabilities to perform varied tasks and projects related to radiopharmaceutical processes.
Leads the creation, optimization, and documentation of new and existing operational processes for radiopharmaceuticals, ensuring alignment with ISO 13485 and 21 CFR 820 Quality System Regulations.
Manages and drives the resolution of Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) by investigating root causes, implementing corrective actions, and ensuring process adjustments prevent recurrence.
Initiates, investigates, and manages Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPAs) related to process deviations, quality issues, and operational improvements, ensuring timely and effective closure.
Oversees and executes the Change Control process for radiopharmaceutical operations, ensuring all proposed changes to processes, equipment, or materials are properly documented, assessed, approved, and implemented in compliance with regulatory requirements.
Serves as the primary Subject Matter Expert (SME) for all process-related questions, providing guidance and training to operations teams and cross-functional partners.
Actively assists operations in troubleshooting process issues, implementing process changes, and ensuring consistent execution of established procedures.
Involves in continuous improvement activities, identifying opportunities for process enhancements that increase efficiency, reduce waste, and improve product quality within radiopharmaceutical operations.
Identifies and implements data analysis to monitor process performance, ensure finished goods meet standards and specifications, and drives necessary changes to operational processes.
Supports Operations, Quality Control, Quality Assurance and Program Management teams by providing process expertise and ensuring process documentation supports compliance.
Performs activities related to Risk Management Plan, Risk Assessments with a focus on process-related risks in radiopharmaceutical production such as Master Batch Records and Master Packaging Records.
May contribute to the development of policies and procedures directly impacting radiopharmaceutical operations and process control.
Develops innovative technical solutions to a wide range of difficult process problems encountered in radiopharmaceutical manufacturing and support. Solutions are consistent with organization objectives.
Completes tasks independently after receiving general guidance on new projects or operational challenges.

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