What Nuclear Manufacturing contributes to Cardinal Health
Manufacturing is responsible for cost of production and maintenance activities including process improvement, supply chain management, quality assurance, employee safety and engagement, and environmental commitment.
Nuclear Manufacturing is responsible for the manufacturing of time sensitive radiopharmaceuticals in an integrity driven, highly regulated environment (i.e. FDA, NRC, DOT) to support patient treatment through disease diagnosis, staging, and monitoring.
Schedule
40 hours per week.
The typical schedule is Monday through Friday with a start time anywhere between the hours of 7:00p and 4:00a. for an 8 hour day. Candidate must be flexible to work different days, hours and schedules based on business needs.
Responsibilities
Works in compliance with all regulatory standards including EHS, cGMP, Radiation Safety, applicable FDA and pharmacy laws, DOT, and internal policies and interpretations
Manages small group of staff to ensure manufacturing operations
Conducts performance reviews
Creates employee schedules around manufacturing production hours and needs
Handles facility budgeting. Generates reports as it relates to financial performance
Acts as Project Manager for investigational new drugs
Executes Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in accordance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) requirements including Good Documentation Practices (GDP)
Monitors and verifies quality in accordance with SOPs
Performs general maintenance
Maintains a sterile environment, including required cleaning of equipment and facility
Work in partnership with cross functional teams to ensure product/production expectations and demands are met
Adheres to a large volume of SOPs, with the ability to adapt to process improvements
Utilizes technology to support manufacturing processes
Maintain qualifications for production and/or quality in order to release product
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in related field, or equivalent work experience preferred
4-8 years of experience preferred
Ability to obtain and maintain current qualifications to include production and/or quality
Demonstrated success in managing people and leading a team
Strong communication skills
Ability to lift up to 55 lbs
Ability to rotate shifts and/or schedules as business need requires. This will include weekends, holidays and on call responsibilities
Demonstrated experience success at managing a cross functional team required
Experience with the manufacturing of FDG and Sodium Flouride is preferred
Demonstrated project management experience strongly preferred
Experience working in compliance with all regulatory standards including Environmental Health and Safety, cGMP, Radiation Safety, applicable FDA and pharmacy laws, DOT, and internal policies and interpretations
Past experience conducting performance reviews preferred
Past experience creating employee schedules around manufacturing production hours and needs preferred
Prior budgeting experience preferred
Past financial reporting experience preferred
Anticipated Salary Range: $80,900 - $115,500
Bonus eligible: Yes
Benefits: Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.
Medical, dental and vision coverage
Paid time off plan
Health savings account (HSA)
401k savings plan
Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay
Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
Short- and long-term disability coverage
Work-Life resources
Paid parental leave
Healthy lifestyle programs
Application window anticipated to close: 7/27/26 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.
The salary range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.
Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.
Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent work experience
- 4-8 years of experience
- Strong communication skills
- Demonstrated experience managing a cross functional team
- Project management experience
- Ability to lift up to 55 lbs
- Experience with FDG and Sodium Flouride manufacturing
- Budgeting experience
- Financial reporting experience
Cardinal Health Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Cardinal Health and has not been reviewed or approved by Cardinal Health.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off is frequently described as generous, including examples like multiple weeks of vacation, additional sick days, and in some roles even “unlimited” or untracked time off. Parental leave, paid holidays, and volunteer time further broaden the overall leave offering.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage is positioned as comprehensive, with added supports such as preventive care, telehealth/clinic access, mental health resources, and EAP counseling. Wellness programs and incentives (e.g., premium discounts tied to checkups or healthy lifestyle actions) add to the perceived breadth of healthcare-related support.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match, along with programs like stock purchase/equity participation and charitable matching, contribute to a stronger total rewards picture beyond base pay. Additional financial supports such as disability coverage and early wage access also enhance the overall package.
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What We Do
Cardinal Health is a distributor of pharmaceuticals, a global manufacturer and distributor of medical and laboratory products, and a provider of performance and data solutions for healthcare facilities. With 50 years in business, operations in more than 35 countries and approximately 44,000 employees globally, Cardinal Health is essential to care. We are navigating the complexities of healthcare and providing scaled solutions to help our customers thrive in a changing world. We strive to be a trusted healthcare partner by driving growth in evolving areas of healthcare, while building upon our distribution, products, and solutions to meet customer needs.






