Senior Director, Radiotracer Supply Strategy

Eli Lilly and Company

. Lead the global Drug Product supply strategy for diagnostic radiotracers supporting development and commercialization of therapeutic medicines .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timePhiladelphia • Pennsylvania • United StatesSenior💰 $166,500 - $244,200 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in global supply strategy for diagnostic radiotracers, with a strong focus on capacity planning, regulatory compliance, and stakeholder engagement. Proven ability to integrate AI capabilities into supply chain processes while managing risks and ensuring continuity.

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Global Supply StrategyRegulatory ComplianceCapacity PlanningStakeholder EngagementPharmaceutical Industry Experience

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Hard Skills

GMP ManufacturingSupply Chain ManagementProject ManagementBudgetingForecastingResource AllocationRadiopharmaceuticalsPositron Emission Tomography (PET) Drug ExperienceSupply PlanningStrategic Planning

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsNegotiation SkillsCreative ThinkingAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

AI-Enabled CapabilitiesData-Driven Approaches

Industry Keywords

Drug Product SupplyClinical Trial DesignManufacturing CapacitySupply Risk ManagementRadiotracer AvailabilityCDMORadiopharmacyNuclear MedicineImport/Export RegulationsTherapeutic Area Business Units

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the global Drug Product supply strategy for diagnostic radiotracers supporting development and commercialization of therapeutic medicines
Define supply strategy connecting clinical trial design with radiotracer availability, geography, and manufacturing capacity
Own capacity planning, network expansion, supply risk and continuity, cost-of-goods, and reliable dose fulfillment across geographies
Set the multi-year strategy for expanding global radiotracer manufacturing capacity across CMOs and radiopharmacies
Partner with digital and data teams to embed AI-enabled capabilities into supply strategy and governance
Establish supply governance and communicate supply status, risks, and mitigation plans to leadership and stakeholders
Build strategic relationships with CDDA and Therapeutic Area Business Unit leadership
Evaluate radiotracer capacity, regulatory and licensing requirements, transport constraints, and partnership opportunities across geographies
Navigate regional regulatory, radioactive material licensing, import/export, and transport requirements
Lead and develop supply strategy organization capabilities across sites, geographies, and time zones
Identify potential CMOs, manufacturing sites, and radiopharmacies to support demand
Define supply agreement business requirements and approve business cases and contract terms with Procurement, Quality, and Legal
Own supply risk management and business continuity planning for final Drug Product
Develop radiotracer supply budgets, approve supplier invoices, and monitor budget execution and cost-of-goods targets
Serve as liaison among CDDA, Therapeutic Area Business Units, Business Development, supply chain management, manufacturing operations, and external sponsors
Direct fulfillment of clinical trial and research study dose requests
Engage isotope and material suppliers, CDMOs, radiopharmacy networks, CROs, and academic imaging sites
Represent Lilly in nuclear medicine trade associations and industry forums

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant scientific or operational business discipline with 10+ years of experience, OR Master’s + 7 years, OR PhD + 5 years
5+ years of pharmaceutical industry experience, preferably within CMC supply chain, supply planning or manufacturing
Solid understanding of GMP manufacturing and regulatory requirements
Proven experience in strategic planning, implementation and optimization
Ability to build and maintain productive relationships across internal and external stakeholders
Ability to influence others, negotiate, delegate and affect change as an individual contributor
Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities
Impeccable organizational skills
Superior written and verbal communication skills
Willingness and ability to travel within the USA and worldwide 25% of the time
Positron Emission Tomography (PET) drug experience preferred
PET drug supply planning experience preferred
Experience working with radiopharmaceuticals
Previous direct or indirect leadership experience preferred
Project management, including budgeting, forecasting, resource allocation and timeline management helpful
Creative thinking and ability to cultivate innovation
Ability to lead adoption of AI or data-driven approaches in supply chain, manufacturing, or operations with sound judgment on appropriate use and validation

Benefits

Comp & perks

Company bonus depending on company and individual performance
Company-sponsored 401(k)
Pension
Vacation benefits
Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits
Healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts
Life insurance and death benefits
Time off and leave of absence benefits
Well-being benefits, including employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities
Employee resource groups and support networks