David Lynch
Ottawa
Summary
Results-driven professional with over 10 years of experience in the radiopharmaceutical industry. Demonstrated expertise in project management, regulatory compliance, and advanced technical problem-solving. Deep understanding of cGMP, GLP, GDP, and radiation safety, with a strong focus on physical principles, public safety, and risk management. Proven track record of leading cross-functional teams, fostering innovation, and successfully delivering projects within budget and on time. Recognized for exceptional analytical capabilities, technical proficiency, and unwavering commitment to excellence in healthcare and pharmaceutical applications.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Development Engineering Manager (Technetium-99 Generator Program)
Bwxt Medical Ltd
08.2022 - Current
- Lead and manage a cross-functional team of unionized technicians and non-unionized professionals, overseeing hiring, training, and performance management
- Provide technical leadership, making key decisions, reviewing project estimates, and ensuring adherence to quality, safety, and regulatory standards
- Oversee project execution, including design, testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting, while balancing priorities with other managers
- Communicate with internal and external stakeholders, coordinating resources and resolving technical disputes
- Support manufacturing and development activities, including after-hours issue resolution and cross-functional collaboration
Lead Engineering (Technical Design Authority)
Bwxt Medical Ltd
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Maintained a strong focus on continuous improvement, driving innovation in engineering methodologies and technologies
- Worked closely with project managers to integrate engineering activities into overall project plans
Cyclotron Engineer
University Health Network
04.2020 - 05.2022
- Developed modifications for ongoing and completed projects to ameliorate performance weaknesses and discovered faults
- Supported formal and informal test events by setting diagnostic parameters and analyzing results
- Analyzed and optimized operations, providing input on standard procedures and policies to streamline
- Served as technical resource for operations personnel, answering queries and advising production staff
- Maintained timely and accurate oral and written technical reports of engineering activities
- Mentored new engineering and production team members
Field Service Engineer
Isologic Radiopharmaceutical
03.2018 - 04.2020
- Company Overview: Isologic produces radiopharmaceuticals for use in medical diagnoses and therapy of cancer across Canada and the US
- This Includes F18, Zr89, Tc99m and I131 to name a few
- Ion source rebuild and installation, target rebuild and installation, and foil replacement
- All tasks are carried with strict adherence to strict radiation guidelines
- Organized and carried out all planned and unplanned maintenance for IBA Synthera V2 and Synthera HLPC drug synthesis boxes for the production of FBB, FDG, NaF
- Experience working with radioactive isotopes (F18, Cs137, Tc99m, I131, Zr89)
- Proficient in cGMP, GLP, GDP, CAPAs, Change Controls, Process deviations
- Isologic produces radiopharmaceuticals for use in medical diagnoses and therapy of cancer across Canada and the US
- This Includes F18, Zr89, Tc99m and I131 to name a few
Cyclotron Engineer
M2i Limited
06.2017 - 01.2018
- Organize and carry out all planned and unplanned maintenance for a GE PET Trace cyclotron
- Tasks include, but are not limited to, Ion source rebuild and installation, target rebuild and installation, and foil replacement
- All tasks are carried with strict adherence to strict radiation guidelines
- Reporting to management, the Radiation Protection Advisor and to the EPA any incident that could give rise to a radiation hazard
Senior Production Radiochemist
M2i Limited
01.2015 - 01.2018
Medical Physicist Internship
St. James’ Hospital, Dublin
02.2013 - 08.2013
Education
Bachelor of Science - Physics With Medical Physics And Bioengineering
Dublin Institute of Technology
Dublin, IRE06-2014
Skills
- Manufacturing knowledge
- Project management
- Engineering design
- Coaching and mentoring
- Team building
- Team leadership
- Project planning
Languages
Timeline
Development Engineering Manager (Technetium-99 Generator Program)
Bwxt Medical Ltd
08.2022 - Current
Lead Engineering (Technical Design Authority)
Bwxt Medical Ltd
05.2022 - 08.2022
Cyclotron Engineer
University Health Network
04.2020 - 05.2022
Field Service Engineer
Isologic Radiopharmaceutical
03.2018 - 04.2020
Cyclotron Engineer
M2i Limited
06.2017 - 01.2018
Senior Production Radiochemist
M2i Limited
01.2015 - 01.2018
Medical Physicist Internship
St. James’ Hospital, Dublin
02.2013 - 08.2013
Bachelor of Science - Physics With Medical Physics And Bioengineering
Dublin Institute of Technology
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