Project Manager

Position Summary:

Catalent Pharma Solutions in Somerset, NJ is hiring a Project Manager. This person will lead Project teams in the management and successful delivery of assigned Projects/customer relationships, advocating for the customer and Catalent as a whole. The Project Manager will be responsible for maintaining strong relationships with clients and partners, developing solution-based approaches for project issues, communicate via teleconference and email, and promote continuous improvement in all aspects of the job.

This is a full-time position: Monday – Friday, 8:00AM – 5:00PM

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 in Somerset, NJ is home to oral solid dose manufacturing operations as part of the Oral and Specialty Delivery (OSD) business unit. On site we have our state-of-the-art laboratory, clinical, and commercial manufacturing plant for oral dose forms in addition to being the Catalent Center of Excellence for handling Highly Potent Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients.

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

• Under own direction for assigned projects coordinate projects from award stage to completion ensuring correct planning timelines are generated, monitored and tracked to ensure successful adherence and completion
• Coordinate customer meetings/calls/customer visits to support own assigned projects and understand full scope requirements to generate all required project documentation such as agendas/meeting minutes/timelines
• Set up customers on SharePoint site as required, provide ongoing support for customer use and password management
• Accurately Forecast program revenue and ensure Purchase order receipt (as needed) for each program assigned and invoice approvals throughout the month to meet site forecasting process
• Support NPIx (New Project Introduction Excellence) program by preparing presentations/reviews for leadership meetings
• Collect KPI data for key milestones and customer temperature/health
• Support establishing scope for Quotations/Quote amendments for existing client pipeline work and new requests/needs
• All other duties as assigned;

The Candidate

• Bachelors degree is required; Masters degree in Chemistry, Pharmacy, Engineering, or another relevant discipline is preferred
• Five or more years of relevant experience in Project Management or Customer Service or similar is required
• Relevant experience leading teams in business development, analytical, or product development is a plus
• Professional Project Management Qualification preferred
• Experience with Smartsheets or a similar software is preferred
• Ability to lead a team and motivate others is preferred
• Familiarity with the drug development process and GMP Quality systems is preferred

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

Why you should join Catalent:

• Defined career path and annual performance review and feedback process 
• Diverse, inclusive culture 
• Positive working environment focusing on continually improving processes to remain innovative
• Potential for career growth on an expanding team within an organization dedicated to preserving and bettering lives 
• 152 Hours + 8 paid holidays
• Several Employee Resource Groups focusing on D&I
• Dynamic, fast-paced work environment
• Community engagement and green initiatives 
• Generous 401K match 
• Company match on donations to organizations
• Medical, dental and vision benefits ef