Job Specifications
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. At our core, 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 General Manager is responsible for the overall leadership, strategic direction, and operational performance while also driving commercial performance and market responsiveness.
This role ensures that all manufacturing activities comply with regulatory standards, meet quality and safety requirements, and align with corporate objectives. The General Manager oversees cross-functional teams including production, quality, engineering, supply chain, and EHS, driving continuous improvement, cost efficiency, and operational excellence.
Key Accountabilities
Commercial Strategy: Collaborate with commercial teams to align production capabilities with market demand, optimize product availability, and support business development initiatives.
Customer Focus: Maintain strong relationships with key customers and stakeholders, ensuring timely delivery of products and responsiveness to market needs, especially considering the short shelf-life and logistical complexity of radiopharmaceuticals.
Operational Leadership: Oversee all site functions including manufacturing, quality assurance, engineering, supply chain, and EHS to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient production of radiopharmaceuticals.
Regulatory Compliance: Ensure adherence to EMA and national regulations, including GMP and radiation protection standards, and lead site readiness for inspections and audits.
Financial Management: Manage site budgets, cost controls, and investment planning to support sustainable growth and profitability.
Continuous Improvement: Drive innovation and operational excellence through lean initiatives, digital transformation, and cross-functional collaboration.
Leadership & Culture: Foster a high-performance culture focused on safety, accountability, and continuous improvement, while developing talent and succession planning across the organization.
Education And Experience
Master's degree (or higher) in Pharmacy, Radiochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related technical field.
Additional qualifications such as an MBA or Executive Leadership Program are highly valued for strategic and commercial leadership.
10+ years of experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
Proven track record in pharmaceutical production, including:
Experience managing GMP-compliant facilities and leading regulatory inspections (EMA, national authorities).
Strong background in cross-functional leadership, including QA, RA, EHS, engineering, and supply chain.
Demonstrated ability to align manufacturing operations with commercial strategy, including product launches and market responsiveness.
Familiarity with EMEA regulatory frameworks, including EMA, IAEA, and national radiation safety regulations.
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
Strong communication skills: Able to communicate effectively with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels, using clear 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
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