Deputy Head of CMC (Internal only)

About the Role

We have a new opportunity for a Deputy Head of Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls (CMC)  to join our Radiopharmacy team at our Dinnington site.

his pivotal role involves overseeing pharmaceutical innovation and the supply of both approved and pipeline products. The successful candidate will deputise for the Head of CMC EU & UK within the UK.

Alliance Medical operates a robust pre-employment screening process for all roles which includes the following checks:
Identity, right to work in the UK, Professional registration and qualifications, Employment history and references (for the previous 5 years), Criminal record and barring (Standard or Enhanced DBS check) and Occupational health assessments. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory completion of these checks.

Alliance Medical is committed to ensuring that recruitment and selection practices are conducted in a manner that promotes equality of opportunity.

Please note that we will be interviewing throughout the duration of this advert. Therefore if you are interested in this role an early application is advised as we may close the advert prior to the advertised date.

Responsibilities of the role

The Deputy Head of CMC will be responsible for leading chemical operations for development and manufacturing in the UK. This includes overseeing pharmaceutical innovation and the supply of all approved and pipeline products. The role involves deputising for the Head of CMC EU & UK within the UK.

The successful candidate will develop and lead strategic partnerships related to the supply of commercial and investigational radiopharmaceuticals. They will supervise the technical monitoring of contract manufacturers and oversee the maintenance and expansion of the supply network. This includes contributing to business development and contract negotiation, regulatory activities, and steering technology transfer and supply site setup.

Lifecycle management and continuous improvement are key aspects of this role, requiring coordination of internal and external activities. The Deputy Head of CMC will progress pipeline assets and support collaboration with external and academic partners. Managing the patent portfolio is also a critical responsibility.

Effective communication and alignment with internal stakeholders, including senior management, commercial, supply chain, regulatory, medical, pre-clinical research, business development, and legal teams, are essential. The role requires timely conduct and documentation of training in Q-Pulse, as well as reporting and correcting deviations from standards in accordance with applicable processes.

The Deputy Head of CMC will support the presentation of quality requirements, including involvement in the preparation of QA documentation. Active participation in discussions on process optimization to efficiently improve quality levels is also expected.

Skills And Experience

The ideal candidate for the Deputy Head of CMC position will possess a university degree in pharmaceutical sciences or chemistry, along with at least 10 years of industry experience in radiopharmaceutical research, development, or manufacturing.

They should have both theoretical and practical expertise in handling radioactive materials, radiosynthesis, analytical method development, and regulatory implementation. Experience in production processes of radiopharmaceuticals is essential.

The candidate should have a proven track record in leading and managing interdisciplinary groups, demonstrating strong leadership and managerial skills with a focus on quality and patient outcomes.

They must be capable of preparing strategies and generating ideas that address changing environments and future challenges.

Excellent data interpretation skills, with an emphasis on data extrapolation to monitor trends, are required. The candidate should have first-class written and verbal communication skills, confident decision-making abilities based on evidence from the wider team, and the courage to make difficult decisions. They should possess excellent influencing skills and the ability to inspire others.

A proactive communicator, the candidate should be able to present complex technical proposals to diverse audiences. They should be commercially aware, results-oriented, and have strong personal skills and seniority in partnering and negotiating with external companies. Strong organizational skills and fluency in English are also essential.

About Alliance Medical

Alliance Medical are Europe’s leading independent provider of imaging services. 

We combine service excellence and innovative imaging technologies to improve patient care and support NHS and independent organisations with their ongoing imaging requirements. Our approach has delivered consistent company growth for more than 30 years. 

We operate a robust pre-employment screening process for all roles which includes proof of professional registration and qualifications, DBS checking and occupational health assessments.

We live by our company values to ensure the highest level of patient care:  

Our Values 

Leaders, managers, and supervisors have a particular responsibility to be role models in terms of how they demonstrate these values themselves and how they engage their teams to work in this way. 

Collaboration: 

We work together and in partnership for all our patients. We respect expertise and combine it to achieve more. 

Excellence: 

We never compromise. We strive to deliver the very best in everything we do to ensure the highest quality of care. We treat our patients and each other with compassion, dignity and respect. 

Learning: 

Knowledge and understanding comes from learning.  At Alliance Medical we are committed to ensuring that each and every one of us keeps on learning and that we continuously look for improved ways of working. 

Efficiency: 

Efficiency in healthcare means more patients get better care. We constantly seek new ways to use the scarce resource of healthcare more intelligently so that more people can live longer, fuller lives. 

Openness: 

We act with transparency and honesty in everything we do, where staff are encouraged to speak up to ensure a safe and secure environment for our patients.