Contract Management Business Manager
Siemens Healthineers
Summary
Join the global leader shaping the future of PET imaging. At Siemens Healthineers, we operate the world’s largest PET radiopharmaceutical network — delivering over 1 million doses annually with a >99% fulfillment rate and supporting more than 2,800 imaging centers worldwide.
Job description
The position is responsible establishing and maintaining alignment between the 3rd party drug sponsor and key PETNET functional teams to drive alignment of key goals and metrics between centralized and decentralized operational activities. Responsibility also includes the ability to influence across the PETNET organization (Operations, Engineering Services, QA/QR, and others) and build effective relationships both internal and external and interface with senior management and 3rd party drug sponsors.
This position is primarily hybrid and based in Knoxville, TN. However, remote candidates may be considered for the right individual, with the expectation of frequent travel to Knoxville, TN.
Specific Responsibilities
Daily Operations: Coordinating and driving day-to-day contract manufacturing activities including contact performance metric harmonization across participating PETNET pharmacies while capturing data trends and communicating KPI’s to enhance efficiencies and customer experience.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with internal PETNET teams to align priorities, while communicating customer-facing values to support future growth. The candidate must possess strong interpersonal influence to rally internal teams—such as Operations (production schedules and equipment uptime), and QA/QR (Quality Assurance and Regulatory Compliance)—to prioritize the sponsor's portfolio on an individual state by state basis.
Project Implementation and communication skills: Driving the launch and integration of new products and new contract manufacturing partners within the PETNET network while growing the legacy business. Ability to translate complex operational risks, timeline delays, or regulatory hurdles into concise, strategic updates for PETNET executives and high-stakes 3rd party radiopharmaceutical sponsors.
Lifecycle Management: Maintaining and continuously improving processes for both externally manufactured and contract-manufactured products. Demonstrating industry knowledge where the competitive landscape and important trends are identified.
Organizational responsibilities
- Primary interface between drug sponsor and key PETNET functional teams to drive alignment of key goals and metrics between centralized and decentralized operational activities
- Key leadership position that must work cross functionally within organization to drive overall business results
- Interface with external and internal customers and suppliers to drive continual process and service improvements
Required Skills, Education and Experience for this position
- B.S. or B.A. degree in Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, Engineering or related scientific discipline is required or equivalent work experience
- Minimum 4 years’ experience in development, distribution and/or support of pharmaceutical manufacturing. Nuclear Medicine or just in time manufacturing experience is preferred
- Experience managing contract manufacturing or other third-party client relationships
- Strong interpersonal, organizational and managerial skills
- Excellent attention to detail in the execution of job responsibilities
- Ability to accomplish multiple tasks in fast-paced environment
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft applications: PowerPoint, Excel, Word
Travel as required to perform job functions, including customer/industry meetings/congresses
Requirements
- B.S. or B.A. degree in Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, Engineering or related scientific discipline is required or equivalent work experience
- Minimum 4 years’ experience in development, distribution and/or support of pharmaceutical manufacturing
- Experience managing contract manufacturing or other third-party client relationships
- Strong interpersonal, organizational and managerial skills
- Excellent attention to detail in the execution of job responsibilities
- Ability to accomplish multiple tasks in fast-paced environment
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft applications: PowerPoint, Excel, Word
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Life insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
- Short-term disability insurance
- Paid parking
- Public transportation
- Paid time off
- Paid sick and safe time
Company overview
Siemens Healthineers is a German multinational medical technology company specializing in diagnostic and therapeutic imaging, laboratory diagnostics, and molecular medicine. Founded in 2017 as a spin-off from Siemens AG, the company has established itself as a global leader in healthcare technology with a comprehensive portfolio that addresses the complete care continuum for many of the world's most threatening diseases. With approximately 69,500 employees worldwide and operations in over 70 countries, Siemens Healthineers generates annual revenues exceeding €21 billion. The company's product offerings span across four main business segments: Imaging (including CT, MRI, ultrasound, and X-ray systems), Diagnostics (laboratory and point-of-care testing), Varian (cancer care and radiation therapy), and Advanced Therapies. Siemens Healthineers is particularly renowned for pioneering breakthroughs in medical imaging, having developed the world's first commercial PET/CT scanner and continuing to innovate in areas such as artificial intelligence, digital health solutions, and precision therapy. The company's commitment to research and development, with annual investments of approximately €1.5 billion, drives its mission to pioneer breakthroughs in healthcare for everyone, everywhere, sustainably.