Program Manager

Program 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.

Our U.S. commercial cell therapy manufacturing facility is located in Princeton, NJ, and is part of Catalent’s cell therapy network including our European Center of Excellence for cell therapy in Gosselies, Belgium.

The CGMP manufacturing facility is equipped with 16 flexible clean rooms, QC labs, and warehouse space to support late-stage and commercial-scale autologous and allogeneic cell therapy production.

The Program Manager will lead multiple client Process Development and GMP Manufacturing projects, ensuring programs are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget. This role requires strong organizational, collaboration, influencing, and leadership skills to plan, execute, and monitor client programs effectively. The Program Manager will lead cross-functional teams and partner with internal business and technical leaders, as well as subject matter experts, to drive high-quality project outcomes that meet or exceed client expectations.

The Program Manager will report to the Director, Global Project and Portfolio Management.

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.

This is a full- time, salaried, position:  Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm.

The Role: 

• Delivers assigned program objectives within agreed time, budget, scope, and quality parameters, applying sound project management principles.
• Manages cross-functional, multi-site project teams, fostering collaboration and alignment across scientific, operational, and client functions.
• Oversees overall project scope, budget, and schedule, including tech transfer and other key milestones to ensure timely, high-quality deliverables.
• Applies strong prioritization and organizational skills to balance multiple, evolving priorities with minimal supervision while maintaining focus on key outcomes.
• Maintains open, solution-focused communication with clients and internal stakeholders, providing clear updates, progress reports, and issue escalation as needed.
• Anticipates and troubleshoots issues, developing innovative, flexible solutions as program requirements and scientific data evolve.
• Builds and maintains strong relationships at all levels of the organization, both internally and externally, fostering trust and resolving conflicts effectively.
• Leads cross-functional teams without direct authority, promoting accountability, collaboration, and shared ownership of program success.
• Partners with other program managers to strengthen the overall capabilities, processes, and best practices of the Program Management function.
• Drives program execution and results by leveraging communication, organization, and leadership skills to overcome challenges and deliver success.
• Other duties as assigned.

The Candidate:

• B.S. in Science or Engineering, or equivalent combination of education and experience required. Advanced degree (M.S., M.B.A., PhD) is preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years direct experience in project management within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or biopharma industry required; CDMO experience preferred.
• Experience working with Biologics and/or Cell Therapy required; experience with CAR-T and CRISPR human cell cultivation preferred.
• Professional experience in related fields such as Biologics, Biotechnology, Pharma preferred.
• Flexibility to support client meetings and project needs across global time zones, including occasional early morning, evening, or weekend hours as required.
• Strong organizational, communication, and analytical skills; proficient in Microsoft Office and SharePoint, with familiarity in project management tools. Experience with MS Project,