Program Manager

Program Manager

Position Summary:

Catalent Inc. is a leading global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) whose mission is to develop manufacture and supply products that help people live better and healthier lives. Catalent is dedicated to delivering unparalleled service to pharma biotech and consumer health customers supporting product development launch and full life-cycle supply. With time-tested experience in development sciences delivery technologies and multi-modality manufacturing Catalent supports the acceleration of development programs and the launch of more than a hundred new products every year. Powered by thousands of scientists and technicians and the latest technology platforms at more than 40 global sites Catalent supplies billions of doses of life-enhancing and life-saving treatments for patients annually.

Our U.S. commercial cell therapy manufacturing facility is located in Princeton NJ and is part of Catalents cell therapy network including our European Center of Excellence for cell therapy inGosselies Belgium.

The CGMP manufacturing facility is equipped with 16 flexible clean rooms QC labs and warehouse space to support late-stage and commercial-scale autologous and allogeneic cell therapy production.

The Program Manager will lead multiple client Process Development and GMP Manufacturing projects ensuring programs are delivered on time within scope and on budget. This role requires strong organizational collaboration influencing and leadership skills to plan execute and monitor client programs effectively. The Program Manager will lead cross-functional teams and partner with internal business and technical leaders as well as subject matter experts to drive high-quality project outcomes that meet or exceed client expectations.

The Program Manager will report to the Director Global Project and Portfolio Management.

Catalent is committed to a Patient First culture through excellence in quality and compliance and to the safety of every patient consumer and Catalent employee.

This is a full- time salaried position: Monday Friday 8:00 am 5:00 pm.

The Role:

• Delivers assigned program objectives within agreed time budget scope and quality parameters applying sound project management principles.
• Manages cross-functional multi-site project teams fostering collaboration and alignment across scientific operational and client functions.
• Oversees overall project scope budget and schedule including tech transfer and other key milestones to ensure timely high-quality deliverables.
• Applies strong prioritization and organizational skills to balance multiple evolving priorities with minimal supervision while maintaining focus on key outcomes.
• Maintains open solution-focused communication with clients and internal stakeholders providing clear updates progress reports and issue escalation as needed.
• Anticipates and troubleshoots issues developing innovative flexible solutions as program requirements and scientific data evolve.
• Builds and maintains strong relationships at all levels of the organization both internally and externally fostering trust and resolving conflicts effectively.
• Leads cross-functional teams without direct authority promoting accountability collaboration and shared ownership of program success.
• Partners with other program managers to strengthen the overall capabilities processes and best practices of the Program Management function.
• Drives program execution and results by leveraging communication organization and leadership skills to overcome challenges and deliver success.
• Other duties as assigned.

The Candidate:

• B.S. in Science or Engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience required. Advanced degree (M.S. M.B.A. PhD) is preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years direct experience in project management within the pharmaceutical biotechnology or biopharma industry required; CDMO experience preferred.
• Experience working with Biologics and/or Cell Therapy required; experience with CAR-T and CRISPR human cell cultivation preferred.
• Professional experience in related fields such as Biologics Biotechnology Pharma preferred.
• Flexibility to support client meetings and project needs across global time zones including occasional early morning evening or weekend hours as required.
• Strong organizational communication and analytical skills; proficient in Microsoft Office and SharePoint with familiarity in project management tools. Experience with MS Project Workfront and Power BI preferred. Demonstrates mathematical reasoning and attention to detail in identifying quality or compliance concerns.
• Works collaboratively and proactively within cross-functional teams to meet project milestones effectively addressing challenges escalating issues and adapting to a variety of instructions and workflows.
• Communicates effectively and positively with internal teams clients and management at all levels to foster collaboration and strong working relationships.

The anticipated salary range for this position in New Jersey is $130000 - $178750 plus annual bonus when eligible. The final salary offered to a successful candidate may vary and will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to: the type and length of experience within the job type and length of experience within the industry skillset education business needs etc. Catalent is a multi-state employer and this salary range may not reflect positions that work in other states.

Why you should Join Catalent:

• Defined career path and annual performance review and feedback process.
• Diverse inclusive culture.
• Potential for career growth on an expanding team.
• Cross-functional exposure to other areas within the organization.
• 152 hours of paid time off annually 8 paid holidays.
• Medical dental vision and 401K benefits effective day one of employment.
• Tuition Reimbursement.

Catalent offers rewarding opportunities to further your career! Join the global drug development and delivery leader and help us bring over 7000 life-saving and life-enhancing products to patients around the world. Catalent is an exciting and growing international company where employees work directly with pharma biopharma and consumer health companies of all sizes to advance new medicines from early development to clinical trials and to the market. Catalent produces more than 70 billion doses per year and each one will be used by someone who is counting on us. Join us in making a difference.

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Catalent is an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and veterans.

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