Vice President, Operations - Consumer Health

Vice President, Operations - Consumer Health

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. 

We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Vice President of Operations to lead and oversee our Consumer Health CDMO operations across multiple sites in Latin America, Canada, Italy and Japan. As the VP of Operations, you will be responsible for driving operational excellence, optimizing manufacturing processes, ensuring compliance with industry regulations, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. This is a critical leadership role that requires strong managerial skills, technical expertise, and a deep understanding of the CDMO industry.

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 Planning and Leadership:

• Develop and implement operational strategies aligned with the overall business strategy to drive business growth and achieve operational goals across multiple sites.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to define and execute the company's strategic vision and long-term objectives.
• Identify market trends, competitive landscape, and opportunities for growth, and provide strategic insights to drive decision-making.

Operational Excellence & CI:

• Oversee and manage all aspects of operations, supply chain, and engineering across sites.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines, industry standards, and quality management systems.
• Champion a culture of continuous improvement and mindset of operational excellence.
• Drive the implementation of “The Catalent Way” within the sites, ensure strong CI plans are defined , identifying areas for process optimization, automation, and efficiency gains to enhance productivity and reduce costs.

Team Management:

• Provide strong leadership and guidance to site operations teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Coach and mentor the site General Managers to build a high-performing organization, ensure the leadership teams work efficiently and collaborate across sites.
• Ensure a strong pipeline of talent is build in order to ensure succession in key roles.
• Establish clear performance objectives, conduct regular performance evaluations, and provide development opportunities.

Customer Engagement:

• Collaborate closely with commercial teams to understand customer requirements and ensure operational readiness to deliver on customer commitments.
• Drive customer satisfaction by maintaining strong relationships, addressing concerns, and proactively resolving operational issues, alongside the commercial teams.

Financial P&L Responsibility:

• Take ownership of the financial performance and profitability of the organization, ensuring financial targets are met.
• Develop and manage annual budgets, monitor financial performance, and implement cost control measures.
• Provide financial analysis, forecasting, and strategic insights to support decision-making and drive business growth.

The Candidate

• Engineering Degree, Operations Management or Chemical/Pharmaceutical’s Degree or a related field. Masters or advanced degree preferred.
• Extensive experience (10+ years) in Consumer Health operations, including manufacturing, supply chain, and quality management.
• Demonstrated experience in driving operational excellence, implementing Lean methodologies, and delivering measurable results.
• Proven track record of successfully leading and managing operations across multiple sites in multiple regions.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements and quality management systems
• Excellent