Senior Engineer, Technical Operations

Cardinal Health•Indianapolis, IN

About The Position

The Senior Technical Operations Engineer (Radiopharmaceuticals) is responsible for assisting in 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 Senior Technical Operations Engineer will serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for all process-related questions, and directly assist operations to achieve excellence in radiopharmaceutical manufacturing and support. The Senior Engineer will also create new processes such as Master Batch Records for clients as they onboard to the CMC facility.

Requirements

2-6 years of experience
Bachelor's degree
Masters degree

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 Regulationss
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.