GOLD Associate - Graduate Operations Leadership Development Program

GOLD Associate - Graduate Operations Leadership Development Program 
 

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. 

Catalent’s Graduate Operation Leadership Development Program (GOLD) is a two-year rotational development opportunity designed for university graduates who are eager to accelerate their careers in an entrepreneurial, fast paced, and dynamic environment.  As a GOLD Associate, you'll acquire essential on-the-job experience, exposure to executive leaders and broader business functions as well as structured learning. 

Each year-long rotation assignment will be on-site, in positions either in Manufacturing Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Manufacturing Science and Technology (MS&T), and Product Development. The second rotation aims to provide either customer-facing or supervisory experience, offering valuable technical and leadership exposure. 

This is a full-time salaried position starting in August 2025: on-site at one of the following facilities (two 1-year rotations): Madison, WI | Philadelphia, PA | Winchester, KY | St. Petersburg, FL | Greenville, NC | Kansas City, MO | Potential for other Catalent locations based on business need. Candidate must be willing to relocate to any U.S. Catalent location. 

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:

• Dedicated support: Benefit from a structured early talent program with a dedicated program manager and mentors who advocate for your success and empower you to strategically navigate your career development.
• Skill development: Participate in a virtual leadership development series to learn skills to help you succeed as a people leader or project leader.
• Leadership visibility: Engage in a Capstone Project that solves a business need identified by the Executive Leadership Team. Work with cross-functional teams throughout the organization to propose value-add solutions and gain visibility to senior leadership and subject matter experts as you present your findings.
• If you're ready to tackle new challenges head-on, with resiliency, resourceful and creative solutions and an unwavering passion for delivering on the needs of patients worldwide, join us on this exciting journey.
• Note: Other duties as assigned. This job description is subject to change or modification as necessary to meet business needs.

The Candidate:

• Requires a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, or Operations Leadership. Must have an excellent academic record with a minimum GPA of 3.0
• Demonstrated leadership experience or potential and proactive in navigating ambiguity, asking questions, thinking ahead, and identifying solutions 
• Must have good analytical problem-solving skills and be an effective communicator both written and verbally (in English)
• Flexibility with work hours and ability to work under pressure to meet timelines
• Candidate selected will be required to relocate across various Catalent sites in the United States. This will be a fully on-site role (non-remote) with ability to work full-time (40 hours/week)
• Eligible to legally work in the United States is required, there is no sponsorship for this role
• Physical requirements: On an average 8-hour day this position requires the ability to walk, sit and stand, use hands to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms at or above shoulder height and below waist height, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk and hear, smell and lift up to 25 pounds. Specific vision requirements including reading of written documents and use of computer monitor screen frequently

Pay:

• The anticipated starting salary range for this role is $75,000 to $85,000.

Why you should join Catalent:

• Defined career path and annual performance review and feedback process