Global Head of Field Application Scientists and Strategic Alliances – Cell Therapy

Global Head of Field Application Scientists and Strategic Alliances – Cell Therapy

Position Summary:

The Global Head of Field Scientists & Strategic Alliance will accelerate the growth of the cell therapy business by providing scientific and technical expertise in support of sales efforts and expand Catalent’s cell therapy network through strategic alliances.  She/he will represent Catalent Cell Therapy capabilities at external/internal conferences, meetings, and industry events and will partner with the Business Development team to win new business.

The Role (daily responsibilities)

• Manage and coach global team of Field Application Scientists.
• Provide technical expertise and industry knowledge to support business development efforts and expand the client pipeline in the cell therapy business.
• Partner with Business Development (BD) in all regions on new business opportunities.
• Work with prospective clients to understand their process and development needs and translate to proposals that encompass the right offerings.
• Provide technical leadership and support to BD by helping to understand customer needs and by identifying and adapting the right Catalent solution/offering.
• Provide technical training and support to the commercial teams.
• Serve as a knowledge and thought leader to create service offerings that meet the market trends and diverse customer needs.
• Represent Catalent Cell Therapy capabilities at external meetings, events, conferences, academia, etc.
• Lead the efforts to establish strategic alliances with potential partners to expand Catalent’s network in cell therapy.

• Other duties as assigned.

The Candidate (requirements)

• Master's degree in Biological Sciences or Engineering, PhD strongly preferred.
• 15+ years of relevant experience in areas that could include pharmaceutical, manufacturing, quality, project management, business management, business development, commercial operations
• 5+ years of direct operational experience in cGMP manufacturing of cell-based therapies or experience in supporting customers in the cGMP space.
• Expertise in cGMP ecosystem support functions (process development, analytical assay development and MS&T) is a plus.
• Extensive customer facing experience in a CDMO or similar setting
• Experienced deal maker in project-based organizations with proficient negotiation skills
• Ability to travel up to 50%

Pay:

The annual pay range for this position in New Jersey is $220,200 - 318,000

The annual pay range for this position in Massachusetts is $220,200 - 318,000

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

• Join a high growth and fast paced organization with a people focused culture

• Global exposure, defined career path and annual performance review and feedback process

• Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision and 401K

• 26 days PTO & 8 paid holidays

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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