Site Head, Vice President Rochester

Job Title:

Site Head, Vice President Rochester

Reports to:

CTOO

Classification:
Full Time, Exempt

Work Location:

Rochester, MN – onsite

The Site Head leads all aspects of our Rochester MN facility, ensuring the safe, cost‑effective, and compliant production of radiopharmaceuticals. This role balances strategic long‑range planning with hands‑on leadership in manufacturing and team development. As a key member of the Nucleus Operations leadership team, you will champion our company culture while navigating the complexities of a highly regulated industry. We are looking for a resilient problem‑s olver who can lead through stress, resolve conflict, and guarantee the reliable delivery of quality medicines to our patients.

As the onsite leader, the Site Head oversees all aspects of site performance, including facility operations, real estate management, and development, supporting manufacturing execution with support in engraining quality, talent development, and cross‑functional collaboration within a matrix environment. This role is accountable for embedding the company’s cultural tenets, driving a high‑performance and safety‑first culture, and ensuring the reliable, cost‑effective delivery of high‑quality radiopharmaceuticals.

They will work side by side with the SVP, IT. Tech and VP, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, PMO, HR, as well as other Leadership Team Members.

In addition to internal leadership, the Site Head acts as the face of the site within the local community and with external stakeholders. This includes leading community engagement initiatives, hosting and participating in customer and partner site visits, and strengthening relationships with local organizations, regulators, and industry partners. The Site Head ensures the Rochester site is viewed as a trusted, responsible, and high‑impact presence in the region.

This position requires a strong onsite presence and demonstrated ability to lead through complexity. The Site Head must effectively navigate technical, operational, and interpersonal challenges, manage conflict constructively, and respond decisively to stress or crisis situations. They are expected to champion a safe working environment, promote transparent communication, and foster collaboration across functions and geographies.

The Site Head is ultimately responsible for ensuring that all site activities are conducted in full compliance with applicable policies, procedures, guidelines, and regulatory requirements, while continuously improving performance, scalability, and employee engagement.

• Build and strengthen capabilities within the site leadership team, including support for selection, onboarding, and professional development, in a matrix environment.
• Provide overall site leadership and management to ensure the company's mission, core values and culture are consistently demonstrated.
• Lead site teams through matrix reporting lines with facility and equipment design, construction, process development and qualification, regulatory inspections, product approvals, and launch clinical Phase 1-3 production, ensuring efficiency and cost‑effectiveness.
• Develop and implement site operations strategy in alignment with company objectives and customer needs in partnership with Ops Leadership Team and LABS (R&D) and Chief Scientific Officer.
• Establish, and enforce site policies and programs to maximize capacity, assure product quality, and optimize cost control through direct (onsite administrative), and matrix line reporting of employees on site.
• Oversee development and implementation of standard operating procedures (SOPs) business processes, and tools to enhance efficiency and risk management. Teach, coach and train daily.
• Provide strategic input and long‑term vision to support the overall success of the site and the company.
• Foster teamwork, morale, and a culture of accountability across the site organization. Strong leadership development and performance management through building and leading teams.
• Set clear performance and development plans for site staff, reinforcing high standards of individual and team achievement. Ensure that quality,…