Job Summary:

In accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values, and strategic directions of Provincial Health Services Authority patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at PHSA, and as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

The PET Radiopharmacy Production Unit Manager (Production Unit Manager) is responsible for coordinating/supervising staff and overseeing the preparation of clinical Positron Emission Tomography (PET) radiopharmaceuticals, such as 18F-Fluorodeoxyglucose (18F-FDG), which are prepared for clinical human use by the Functional Imaging Department to diagnose and study cancer. The primary duties involve supervising the Radiochemists and Cyclotron Operators and coordinating the daily radiopharmaceutical production activities as required and dictated through the clinical PET facility’s patient scanning schedules. The Production Unit Manager is also responsible for coordinating quality control of the product. Duties include tracking the preparation of chemical compounds used in the synthesis of the radiopharmaceuticals, including the maintenance of equipment and inventory of production materials. The Production Unit Manager will also be responsible for the development and maintenance of a provincial radiopharmaceutical distribution program inclusive of establishing shipping routes and planning/fulfilling supply orders.

Duties/Accountabilities:

• Supervises and coordinates the work activities of designated radiopharmacy staff/students by scheduling workflows, establishing priorities, providing guidance and technical advice, hiring staff, determining orientation/training needs, managing staff performance, and monitoring overall operations to ensure all departmental standards and performance expectations are being met or exceeded.

• Develops, maintains, and supervises the logistics of radiopharmaceutical production and delivery between the PET Radiopharmacy, PET imaging centres, and other radioisotope suppliers as necessary to meet clinical requirements.

• Maintains radiation safety documentation, reports to the Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) regarding radiation safety in the clinical production facility, and works with the RSO to develop/update radiation safety procedures as needed for the continued growth and development of the Centre.

• Develops and implements departmental safety and security policies and procedures in accordance with current regulations regarding radiopharmaceutical laboratory working conditions and the use of biological, radioactive, and chemical materials. Communicates safety information to staff, ensures safety standards are upheld, and maintains related records.

• Coordinates and maintains departmental records to be in compliance with current Good Manufacturing Practice and other regulatory requirements.

Qualifications:

A level of education, training, and experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry or related science degree and five (5) to seven (7) years of recent related experience in a radiochemistry/radiopharmacy clinical or research laboratory with two (2) years related experience in a supervisory or managerial role. Transportation of Dangerous Goods (Class 7 – Radioactives) certification is required.

Demonstrated excellent synthetic chemistry skills and a comprehensive knowledge of analytical chemistry techniques and equipment. Comprehensive knowledge of radiochemistry product development and radiopharmacy operations. Demonstrated ability to independently manage and supervise staff/students using leadership, creativity and organizational skills. Competency with various computer applications such as office desktop software, laboratory information management systems, and hospital information systems.Ability to work well both independently and with others in a team-oriented environment.