Program Manager

Program Manager

Position Summary:

Catalent is a global, high-growth, public company and a leading partner for the pharmaceutical industry in the development and manufacturing of new treatments for patients worldwide. Your talents, ideas, and passion are essential to our mission: to help people live better, healthier lives. 

Catalent Cell & Gene Therapy is a growing Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) with an internationally recognized tradition of quality and service. Catalent provides process development and GMP manufacturing services for Phase I/II clinical trials to industry leaders as well as innovative start-ups utilizing novel technologies to produce state-of-the-art vaccines and therapies for people when they are most in need. As a Catalent employee, you will actively contribute to the delivery of our services and products to our customers and their patients.

Catalent Pharma Solutions in Harmans, MD is hiring a Program Manager (PM) who will lead multiple client Process Development and GMP Manufacturing projects. The PM is responsible for managing the client contract and will use their organizational, collaboration, influencing and leadership skills to initiate, plan, execute and monitor client projects. The PM will lead cross-functional project teams and partner with internal business and technical leadership together with subject matter experts to deliver project results in an efficient manner consistent with client expectations

This is a full-time, salaried role. The core hours are Monday – Friday 8:00AM – 5:00PM

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. 

The Role

• Delivers on assigned program objectives within agreed upon time, budget, scope, and quality;
• Applies sound project management practices within assigned projects;
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks and balance multiple, often changing priorities with minimal supervision;
• Maintains open, collaborative and solution focused communication with clients and provides periodic updates & progress reports;
• Monitors progress of assigned programs to ensure on-time milestone and budget completion while ensuring high quality deliverables are provided to the client;
• Able to troubleshoot problems with minimal assistance. Consistently seeks and promotes innovative solutions or approaches to problem solving in a highly flexible and interactive manner as scientific data reveals new information or requirements evolve or change;
• Works to develop project management competencies across the company while strengthening the support capabilities of Program Management;
• Demonstrated ability to drive programs and overcome obstacles with minimal supervision. Clear understanding of program management processes;
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams without direct authority. Ability to foster collaborative partnerships with others;
• Demonstrates ability to interact with and build relationships at many levels of the organization, both internally and externally, to accomplish objectives. Resolves conflict effectively;
• All other duties as assigned;

The Candidate

• Bachelor’s in Science or Engineering required. Advanced degree (M.S., M.B.A., PhD) is preferred;
• Knowledge and expertise in project management practices; working knowledge of biological sciences and finance; proficient computer skills required including MS Project;
• Program Manager: three (3)years direct experience in leading projects in a contract development or manufacturing environment required;
• Working knowledge of Biologics Fermentation, Cell Culture, Purification and Analytics preferred;
• Professional experience in a related field such as Biotechnology, Pharma preferred;
• Individual may be required to sit, stand, walk regularly and occasionally lift 0-15 pounds;

The Pay

• The anticipated salary range for this position in Maryland is $118,720-$163,240.  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 
• Positive working environment focusing on continually improving processes to remain innovative
• Potential for career growth on an expanding team within an organization dedicated to preserving and bettering lives 
• 152 Hours + 8 paid holidays
• Several Employee Resource Groups focusing on D&I
• Dynamic, fast-paced work environment
• Community engagement and green initiatives 
• Generous 401K match 
• Company match on donations to organizations
• Medical, dental and vision benefits effective day one of employment 
• Tuition Reimbursement – Let us help you finish your degree or start a new degree!
• WellHub program to promote overall physical wellness 
• Perkspot - offers exclusive or private discounts from approximately 900+ merchants in a wide array of categories

Catalent offers rewarding opportunities to further your career! Join the global drug development and delivery leader and help us bring over 7,000 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.

If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, you may submit your request by sending an email, and confirming your request for an accommodation and include the job number, title and location to [email protected]. This option is reserved for individuals who require accommodation due to a disability. Information received will be processed by a U.S. Catalent employee and then routed to a local recruiter who will provide assistance to ensure appropriate consideration in the application or hiring process.

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