The TerraPower Isotopes® (TPI™) division has been established to pursue medical isotopes development--advancing nuclear science for significant human health benefits. We seek to support revolutionary radiotherapies for treatments of various cancers through the supply of radioisotopes. TerraPower currently has unique access to a supply of thorium for the long-term production of actinium-225 in the growing alpha therapy market and intends to expand into other nuclear related medical treatments.

The TerraPower Isotopes program is an integral part of the Washington State based TerraPower team, a company working to raise living standards globally. In 2006, the company originated with Bill Gates and a group of like-minded visionaries who evaluated the fundamental challenges to raising living standards around the world. TerraPower’s mission is to be a world leader in new nuclear technologies, while developing innovators and future leaders in the nuclear field.

TPI is seeking to hire highly motivated and forward-thinking professionals who are interested in focusing on advanced radiopharmaceutical applications and influencing change within nuclear medicine. TerraPower is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Manager, R&D Radiochemistry

TPI seeks to support revolutionary radiotherapies for treatments of cancers, such as prostate cancer, colorectal cancer, and non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma by supplying radioisotopes that currently cannot be accessed in amounts required to develop medical treatments. The Manager of Radiochemical Process Development, R&D Radiochemistry reports to the Director, R&D Radiochemistry, and is responsible for managing the TPI R&D Radiochemistry Process Development team members in their efforts to develop, scale‑up, and support operation of chemical processes for the long-term production of actinium‑225.

This position interfaces with a dynamic interdisciplinary environment in which effective communication, teamwork and collaboration is required, while maintaining composure to act safely, ensure quality of data, and enable timely decision-making. The position will exercise significant judgement in ensuring TPI maintains regulatory compliance while delivering on commercial production and engineering design needs. The candidate must be capable of working closely with and supervising a diverse group of high performers with variety of technical backgrounds. The successful candidate will relocate to the Everett, WA area.

Responsibilities

The Manager, R&D Radiochemistry primary responsibilities include:

Maintaining a positive work atmosphere, inclusive company culture and effective collaboration across TPI project teams and broader TerraPower organization.
Lead and develop a high-performing Radiochemistry Process Development organization, with accountability for workforce planning, budgeting, performance management, and employee engagement.
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Serve as the primary technical and organizational leader for Radiochemistry Process Development, influencing cross-functional teams across Engineering, Operations, Production, Quality, Regulatory, Safety, and Program Management to deliver integrated project outcomes.
Delivering against TPI R&D Radiochemistry team objectives and determining how to use resources to meet schedules and project goals, including the development of relevant components of project scope and schedule.
Reporting and communicating progress to higher levels of organization on project and team performance in the form of meeting updates and presentations.
Train, develop, and mentor TPI R&D Radiochemistry team members, including through servant leadership, providing weekly or biweekly 1:1 interaction with team members, and providing effective feedback to support employees’ growth in the team and broader TerraPower organization.