Senior Project Manager - TPI bei TerraPower

TITLE:  Senior Project Manager - TPI

LOCATION:  Everett, WA         

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 (TPI) 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.

TerraPower 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. In addition, as a federal contractor, TerraPower has instituted an Affirmative Action Plan (AAP) to proactively recruit, hire, and promote women, minorities, disabled persons and veterans.

Senior Project Manager - TPI

TerraPower Isotopes (TPI) is seeking an experienced Project Manager to support the design, construction, and commissioning of a state-of-the-art cGMP radiopharmaceutical manufacturing facilities. This role provides critical project management leadership across all phases of the project and will operate under stringent FDA and NRC regulations. The Project Manager will report to the Principal Project Manager and work closely with a multidisciplinary team including engineering, procurement, construction, and quality assurance to ensure the project is delivered safely on schedule, and within budget.

This facility will require detailed design and integration of hot cells, specialized HVAC systems and regulated process environments. The Project Manager will play a key role in coordinating these complex technical interfaces, ensuring compliance with cGMP and radiation safety standards throughout the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities:

•  Lead all phases of a capitol radiopharmaceutical manufacturing project: design, construction, commissioning, and turnover

•  Manage project cost, schedule, scope, and quality using industry-standard project management methodologies (PMBOK, Agile, etc.).

•  Drive vendor and contractor performance, ensuring compliance with FDA, NRC, and cGMP requirements.

•  Monitor project health through integrated scheduling, earned value, and risk management tools.

•  Maintain clear communication and alignment across engineering, procurement, construction, QA, and business stakeholders.

•  Maintain accurate project documentation, including risk-registers, change logs, and executive reporting.

•  Identify, escalate, and resolve project conflicts and issues, serving as a primary point of contact for assigned workstreams.

Key Qualifications and Skills

•  B.S degree, with M.S, MBA or advanced degree preferred in Engineering, Chemistry, Pharmacy or related subject or relevant similar experience

•  5+ years of project management experience in a regulated environment (life sciences, biotech, pharma, nuclear, aerospace, medical device, or similar).

•  Proven success managing large, complex capital projects

•  Familiarity with cleanroom, containment (hot cell and glovebox), and facility retrofit projects strongly preferred

•  Proficiency with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS), risk management, and integrated scheduling tools.

•  Strong working knowledge of project management software such as MS Project, Primavera, or equivalent.

•  PMP certification (or equivalent) preferred.

•  Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Quality by Design (QbD), and validation protocols.

•  Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive accountability.

•  Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including executive-level reporting.

•  The successful candidate will possess a high degree of trust and integrity, communicate openly, and display respect and a desire to foster teamwork.

Job Functions

Job Functions are physical actions and/or working conditions associated with the position.  These functions may also constitute essential functions for the job which the employee must be able to fulfill, with or without accommodation.  Information provided below is to help describe the job so that the applicant has a reasonable understanding of the job duties/expectations.  An applicant's ability to perform and/or tolerate these actions and conditions will be discussed and workplace accommodations may be made on a case-by-case basis following an individualized assessment of the applicant and other considerations, including but not limited to any governing safety standards.

•  Motor Abilities: Sitting for extended periods, bending/stooping, grasping/gripping, fine motor control (hands)

•  Physical exertion and/or requirements: Minimal, with ability to safely lift up to 25 pounds

•  Repetitive work: Prolonged

•  Special Senses: Visual and audio focused work

•  Work Conditions: Stairs, typing/keyboard, standard and/or sitting working environment of >8 hrs/day

•  Travel required 5-20%

TerraPower’s technology is controlled for export by various agencies of the U.S. Government.  TerraPower must evaluate applicants who are foreign nationals (other than asylees, refugees, or lawful permanent residents) in accordance with U.S. Government export control requirements.  To facilitate TerraPower’s export control reviews, you will be asked as part of the application process to identify whether you are a U.S. Citizen or national, asylee, refugee, or lawful permanent resident of the United States.  Government export authorization approval times vary.  Based on the business needs for a particular position, TerraPower may not consider a foreign national from a country if it is impracticable to obtain timely Government export approval. 

Job details

Salary Range Level 10:  $117,922 - $176,883

Salary Range Level 11:  $138,6857 - $208,027

*Typically, our employee salaries are within .90 – 1.0 of the mid-point of the posted salary bands.  Any salary offered within the posted salary band is based on market data and commensurate with the selected candidate’s qualifications and experience.  This range is specific to Washington State.

Benefits:

•  Competitive Compensation

•  Salary, eligible to participate in discretionary short-term incentive payments

•  Comprehensive Medical and Wellness Benefits for family or individual

o  Vision

o  Dental

o  Life

o  Life and Disability

o  Gender Affirmation Benefits

o  Parental Leave

•  401k Plan

•  Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

o  21 days of annually accrued PTO

•  Generous Holiday Schedule

o  10 paid holidays

•  Relocation Assistance

•  Professional and Educational Support Opportunities

•  Flexible Work Schedule

TerraPower Career and Benefits information:  https://www.terrapower.com/contact-us/careers/