TPI Operations Program Manager

TITLE: Operations Program Manager (TerraPower Isotopes)

LOCATION: Everett WA USA

The TerraPower Isotopes (TPI) division has been established to pursue medical isotopes development: advancing nuclear science for significant human health benefits. We seek to support revolutionary radiotherapies for treatments of various cancers through the supply of radioisotopes notably actinium-225. TerraPower currently has unique access to a supply of thorium for the long-term production of actinium-225 in the growing Targeted Alpha Therapy (TAT) market and may expand into other nuclear related medical treatments in the future.

The TerraPower Isotopes program is an integral part of the Washington State based TerraPower team a company working to raise living standards 2006 the company originated with Bill Gates and a group of like-minded visionaries who evaluated the fundamental challenges to raising living standards around the world. TerraPowers mission is to be a world leader in new nuclear technologies while developing innovators and future leaders in the nuclear field.

TerraPower is seeking to hire highly motivated and forward-thinking professionals who are interested in focusing on advanced radiopharmaceutical applications and influencing change within nuclear medicine. TerraPower is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex gender identity sexual orientation race color religious creed national origin physical or mental disability protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law. In addition as a federal contractor TerraPower has instituted an Affirmative Action Plan (AAP) to proactively recruit hire and promote women minorities disabled persons and veterans.

TPI Operations Program Manager

The TPI Operations Program Manager reports directly to the Director of TPI Operations and ensures ongoing work is well aligned and coordinated with program practices and policies. This role focuses on building structured workflows for radiopharmaceutical production developing and maintaining administrative infrastructure and ensuring alignment with corporate functions such as procurement document management training management and process improvement. The Operations Program Manager plays a key role in driving program governance that can be scaled while facilitating strong coordination between cross-functional departments.

This position is immersed in a dynamic interdisciplinary highly technical environment in which effective communication teamwork and collaboration is required. A strong applicant is one who demonstrates good judgement technical acumen and team building while ensuring regulatory compliance in delivering on commercial production needs.

Responsibilities:

Process Development & Optimization

Design implement and refine production workflows and programmatic structures to ensure operational efficiency and scalability in a radiopharmaceutical environment.

Build and document standardized operating procedures (SOPs) policies work instructions and process maps under a current good manufacturing processes (cGMP) umbrella.

Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure scalable solutions are integrated into broader operational planning and business objectives.

Continuously assess and improve systems workflows and vendor relationships to support future demand

Training & Documentation

Develop and manage onboarding and ongoing training programs for relevant operational roles to include working with radioactive materials in a radiopharmaceutical environment.

Maintain and update training materials to reflect process and policy changes.

Collaborate with the corporate training team to implement and manage the training material workflow ensuring alignment with organizational goals and compliance requirements.

Contracts & Vendor Management

Initiate and manage operational and logistics-related contracts. This includes supplier related as well as radiopharmaceutical shipments to customers.

Collaborate with the legal and procurement teams to draft and negotiate favorable terms

Oversee the development of scalable shipping and logistics processes with a focus on future growth and international expansion.

Manage relationships with couriers and third-party logistics providers to optimize performance and service levels.

Key Qualifications and Skills:

Minimum of bachelors degree in nuclear pharmaceutical engineering or laboratory sciences.

Minimum 5 years relevant experience

PMP or AACE certification is highly preferred.

Strong administrative skills in procedure writing and recordkeeping.

Strong organizational and interpersonal skills in planning and coordinating disparate organizations.

Excellent computer-based skills particularly Microsoft Office Suite in creating operating procedures visual reports and in conducting analysis and forecasting. Familiarity with artificial intelligence tools is a plus.

Military experience is a plus.

Ability to work flexible hours.

The successful candidate will possess a high degree of trust and integrity communicate openly while displaying respect and a desire to foster teamwork.

Actual position starting level and title will be determined based on assessment of qualifications.

Job Functions:

Job Functions are physical actions and/or working conditions associated with the position. These functions may also constitute essential functions for the job which the employee must be able to fulfill with or without accommodation. The information provided below is to help describe the job so that the applicant has a reasonable understanding of the job duties/expectations. An applicants ability to perform and/or tolerate these actions and conditions will be discussed and workplace accommodations may be made on a case-by-case basis following an individualized assessment of the applicant and other considerations including but not limited to any governing safety standards.

Motor Abilities: Sitting and/or standing for extended periods bending/stooping.

Physical exertion and/or requirements: Minimal with ability to safely lift up to 30 pounds

Repetitive work: Intermittent

Special Senses: Visual and audio focused work.

Work Conditions: The work will normally consist of prolonged computer work but will often require material inspection and work supervision. Must be sufficiently mobile to examine work sites and equipment conditions to include climbing ladders and work around radiation.

Travel required <5%

TerraPowers technology is controlled for export by various agencies of the U.S. Government. TerraPower must evaluate applicants who are foreign nationals (other than asylees refugees or lawful permanent residents) in accordance with U.S. Government export control requirements. To facilitate TerraPowers export control reviews you will be asked as part of the application process to identify whether you are a U.S. Citizen or national asylee refugee or lawful permanent resident of the United States. Government export authorization approval times vary. Based on business needs for a particular position TerraPower may not consider a foreign national from a country if it is impracticable to obtain timely Government export approval.

Job details:

Salary Range Level 9: $99041 - $148561

Salary Range Level 10: $113605 - $170408

*Typically our employee salaries are within .90 1.0 of the mid-point of the posted salary bands. Any salary offered within the posted salary band is based on market data and commensurate with the selected candidates qualifications and experience. This range is specific to Washington State.

Benefits:

Competitive Compensation

Salary eligible to participate in discretionary short-term incentive payments

Comprehensive Medical and Wellness Benefits for family or individual

o Vision

o Dental

o Life

o Life and Disability

o Gender Affirmation Benefits

o Parental Leave

401k Plan

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

o 21 days of annually accrued PTO

Generous Holiday Schedule

o 10 paid holidays

Relocation Assistance

Professional and Educational Support Opportunities

Flexible Work Schedule

TerraPower Career and Benefits information: Experience:

Manager