Associate Director, Equipment Engineering

At RayzeBio, every day is an opportunity to ignite meaningful change. As a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bristol Myers Squibb, RayzeBio blends the nimble, pioneering spirit of an emergent biotech with the global expertise and resources of a leading innovator in oncology. Our mission is to develop transformative radiopharmaceutical therapies that offer new hope for patients living with cancer. Here, you'll join a multidisciplinary team where your ideas are valued, your expertise is amplified, and collaboration is at the heart of everything we do. From day one, expect to make an immediate impact-on our science, on our teams, and most importantly, on patients. Learn more about RayzeBio:

Job Description

The Associate Director, Equipment Engineering is an integral part of bringing RayzeBio's innovative drug products to patients in need. In this role, you will report directly to the Director, Engineering Innovation and be primarily responsible for leading a team of Engineers to achieve clinical and commercial manufacturing objectives at the Indianapolis site(s). The Associate Director, Equipment Engineering will manage a team of Engineers to successfully design, implement, maintain and improve process equipment with novel Radiopharmaceutical technologies including but not limited to custom Hot Cells, robotics, automation and digitization. Additional responsibilities will include managing budgets and working with architectural and engineering firms and specialty equipment manufacturers to achieve our technology and commercialization goals.

Job Responsibilities

• Accountable for continuous operation and maintenance of process equipment and automation systems for Radiopharmaceutical Clinical and Commercial manufacturing.

• Manage or support engineering capital and facility expansion projects specific to innovative isotope and drug product radiopharmaceutical manufacturing.

• Build and manage a team of highly talented engineers responsible for a wide range of engineering disciplines including automation, process and mechanical.

• Develop and maintain departmental procedures and processes related to equipment engineering activities.

• Support routine GMP manufacturing related activities including but not limited to, Deviation investigation, CAPA and change control.

• Design and implement engineering and related functional systems in alignment with BMS and RayzeBio objectives.

• Work with Production, Quality, Digital IT, Validation and Facility Engineering counterparts to successfully develop and implement novel radiopharmaceutical technologies.

• Coordinate and manage external vendors, partners and service providers as required for the design and implementation of novel radiopharmaceutical isotope and drug product equipment technologies.

• Ensure Engineering personnel comply with site EHS and Radiation Safety programs and promote a culture of safety.

• Review, author and/or revise technical documents (SOPs, URS's, forms, reports, etc.) as needed.

• Ability to travel as required to support job role.

Education and Experience:

• 10+ years' engineering experience on manufacturing equipment in a cGMP Biopharmaceutical or Radiopharmaceutical environment is strongly preferred.

• Proven engineering leadership and management experience.

• Demonstrated experience implementing automation and digitization projects.

• BS/MS Engineering degree.

Skills:

• Strong GMP manufacturing equipment engineering experiences on at least one of the disciplines: automation, process, mechanical

• Deep understanding of GMP, validation, regulatory standards, and industry best practices.

• Strong track record managing budgets and engineering projects.

• Proven leadership and personnel management experience.

• Strong knowledge of injectable and/or radiopharmaceutical drug product manufacturing.

• Strong knowledge of Automation software platforms and GMP and data integrity controls in automation equipment.

• Commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence.

• Excellent professional ethics, integrity, and ability to maintain confidential information.

• Organized and detail oriented.

• Strong time management and organizational skills.

• Strong interpersonal communication skills.

• Motivated, adaptable, and able to work under pressure.

Physical Requirements:

• Standard office environment coupled with GMP production and facility environment.

• Responsibilities also include the ability to lift up to 50 lbs., walk, bend, stoop, push, pull, reach, and climb stairs with or without accommodation.

• Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time while performing duties.

• Must be willing to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.

• Must be comfortable working with radioactive materials.

This is a position that requires working in a laboratory environment, protective clothing, gloves, and safety glasses are required while working in a laboratory environment with radioactive materials.

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Compensation Overview:

Indianapolis - RayzeBio - IN: $164,838 - $199,745

The starting compensation range(s) for this role are listed above for a full-time employee (FTE) basis. Additional incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility) may be available. The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills, where the job is performed, the employee's work schedule, job-related knowledge, and experience. Final, individual compensation will be decided based on demonstrated experience.

Eligibility for specific benefits listed on our careers site may vary based on the job and location. For more on benefits, please visit

Benefit offerings are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans in effect at the time and may require enrollment. Our benefits include:

• Health Coverage: Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision care.

• Wellbeing Support: Programs such as BMS Well-Being Account, BMS Living Life Better, and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).

• Financial Well-being and Protection: 401(k) plan, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, accident insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection, personal liability protection, identity theft benefit, legal support, and survivor support.

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Paid Time Off

• US Exempt Employees: flexible time off (unlimited, with manager approval, 11 paid national holidays (not applicable to employees in Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico or Rayzebio employees)

• Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico and Rayzebio Exempt, Non-Exempt, Hourly Employees: 160 hours annual paid vacation for new hires with manager approval, 11 national holidays, and 3 optional holidays

Based on eligibility*, additional time off for employees may include unlimited paid sick time, up to 2 paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military needs and an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas and New Years Day.

All global employees full and part-time who are actively employed at and paid directly by BMS at the end of the calendar year are eligible to take advantage of the Global Shutdown.

*Eligibility Disclosure: T he summer hours program is for United States (U.S.) office-based employees due to the unique nature of their work. Summer hours are generally not available for field sales and manufacturing operations and may also be limited for the capability centers. Employees in remote-by-design or lab-based roles may be eligible for summer hours, depending on the nature of their work, and should discuss eligibility with their manager. Employees covered under a collective bargaining agreement should consult that document to determine if they are eligible. Contractors, leased workers and other service providers are not eligible to participate in the program.

RayzeBio and Bristol Myers Squibb

RayzeBio was acquired by Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS) in 2024 and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of BMS; however, RayzeBio will continue to operate as a standalone organization.

Supporting People with Disabilities

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R1600052 : Associate Director, Equipment Engineering Company: BMS

Req Number: R1600052

Updated: 2026-05-31 02:14:28.916 UTC

Location: Indianapolis-IN

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