Associate Director, Corporate Communications

Associate Director, Corporate Communications

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.

This is a full-time salaried position, located out of Bridgewater, NJ (HQ).

We are seeking a strategic, results-driven Associate Director, Corporate Communications, to join our Corporate Communications team. This role will lead the development and execution of high-impact communication initiatives that strengthen our corporate brand, engage key stakeholders, and support Catalent’s business objectives. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in corporate communications, exceptional storytelling abilities, and a strategic mindset to align messaging with business priorities. The Associate Director, Corporate Communications will provide leadership in shaping Catalent’s internal and external communications while managing key projects and collaborating across the organization.

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:

• Strategic Communication Leadership: Develop and execute integrated communication strategies that enhance Catalent’s corporate reputation, brand awareness, and business positioning across global audiences

• Executive & Thought Leadership Communications: Partner with senior leaders to craft compelling messages, speeches, presentations, and executive communications that effectively convey corporate priorities and leadership perspectives

• Corporate Storytelling & Content Strategy: Lead the creation of high-impact content across multiple channels, including press releases, digital/social platforms, internal messaging, and social media. Identify opportunities to elevate Catalent’s business, mission and values

• Internal Communications & Employee Engagement: Support internal communication campaigns that drive employee engagement, support cultural initiatives, and align teams with business priorities. Develop creative approaches to strengthen organizational connectivity

• Reputation & Crisis Management: Oversee issues preparedness and reputation
  management efforts, ensuring messaging consistency and alignment with corporate
  values. Assist in crisis communication planning and response

• Project & Stakeholder Management: Drive complex communication initiatives from concept to execution, collaborating with cross-functional teams and ensuring alignment with corporate objectives. Leverage data and analytics to refine communication strategies and measure impact

• 15% annual travel expectations (global)

• Other duties as assigned

The Candidate:

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field, required; advanced degree preferred

• Minimum of eight years of experience in corporate communications, public relations, or a related discipline, preferably within a corporate or agency setting

• Strong executive presence and experience advising senior leaders on communication strategies, required

• Experience in strategic planning and prioritization, working with business and other stakeholders to ensure aligned approach, required

• Proficiency in digital communication tools, content management systems, and social media platforms, required

• Experience in healthcare, pharmaceuticals, or life sciences communications, strongly preferred

• Individual may be required to sit, stand, walk regularly and occasionally lift 0-15 pounds

The anticipated salary range for this position in New Jersey is $168,750 - $187,500, plus bonus, when