Project Manager

Project 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.

St. Petersburg is our primary soft gel development and manufacturing facility in North America with capacity of 18 billion capsules per year.  Within the Catalent network, we offer a broad range of integrated formulation and analytical services to solve difficult development and manufacturing challenges.

The Project Manager is responsible for providing leadership in the management of multiple projects simultaneously.  Projects to include new feasibility, generic program, clinical supplies, transfers or commercial product support. Additionally, the Project Manager is responsible to communicate cross-functionally, and with customers, vendors, suppliers, contractors, other sites and upper management on project related activities.

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

• Facilitate and lead projects that pertain to the following:Technical Services for new or enhanced product. Engineering, including projects relating to new or upgraded equipment, processes, facilities, cost containment and efficiency. Site operational initiatives. Site compliance and quality initiatives

• Prepare and manage project plan to meet milestones. Facilitate the removal of roadblocks and barriers that hinder or delays project progress. Lead meetings to facilitate project completion. Deliver project within agreed upon timeline and budget.

• Oversee and manage capital appropriated for a project to ensure funding for the projects goals are obtained, spent and closed in accordance with the project plan.

• Select effective cross-functional teams.

• Communicates with customer on project status. Communicates with project managers at other sites to facilitate seamless project transfer. Communicates with supplier, vendor or contractor on project requirements and expectations.

• Ensures project requirements embraces current cGMP, EHS, and Financial industry standards.

• Additional duties as assigned.

The Candidate

• Bachelor’s degree is required; preferably in a scientific field, including, but not limited to, Chemistry, Biology, Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil Engineering, or Pharmacy.

• 5+ years of industry experience (non-IT) is required; preferably in the pharmaceutical industry, and most preferably with an FDA-regulated CDMO company.

• 2+ years of project management experience or other experience that demonstrates successful team leadership and project completion.

• Working knowledge of project management principles and concepts in a cGMP environment is required.

• PMP certification is strongly preferred.

• Individual may be required to sit, stand, walk regularly and occasionally lift to 15 pounds; no lifting greater than 40.09 pounds without assistance.

• Specific vision requirements include reading of written documents and frequent use of computer monitor.

Why You Should Join Catalent

• Tuition Reimbursement – Let us help you finish your degree or earn a new one!

• WellHub program to promote overall physical wellness.

• 152 hours of PTO + 8 paid holidays.

• Medical, dental and vision benefits effective day one of employment. 

• Defined career path and annual performance review and feedback process.

• Diverse, inclusive culture. Several Employee Resource Groups focusing on D&I. Community engagement and green initiatives.

• Dynamic, fast-paced work environment.

• Positive working environment focusing on continually improving processes to remain innovative.

• Potential for career growth on an expanding team within an organization dedicated