Group Leader - Analytical Development
About The Position
Catalent is seeking Group Leaders to join our growing Analytical Development team in Madison, Wisconsin. This is an exciting opportunity for those who are passionate about analytical method development, people leadership, and client collaboration. In this role, you will lead a team of scientists responsible for developing, optimizing, characterizing, and transferring analytical methods that support a diverse portfolio of biologics programs, including proteins, monoclonal antibodies (mAbs), and emerging modalities such as mRNA therapeutics. As a Group Leader, you will combine technical expertise, leadership, and cross-functional collaboration to help advance client programs from development through GMP manufacturing while ensuring the highest standards of quality, compliance, and scientific excellence.
Requirements
- PhD in Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Analytical Chemistry, or related scientific discipline with a minimum of 2 years of laboratory leadership experience, or master's degree in a related scientific discipline with a minimum of 5 years of laboratory leadership experience, or bachelor's degree in a related scientific discipline with a minimum of 8 years of laboratory leadership experience
- Analytical method development experience within a biologics or biopharmaceutical environment
- Previous laboratory leadership experience
- Experience managing multiple priorities, projects, and timelines
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to effectively engage with clients and cross-functional stakeholders
- Experience operating within a GMP-regulated environment
Nice To Haves
- Experience with the following analytical techniques: ELISA (highly preferred), Western Blot, SDS-PAGE. Agarose Gel Electrophoresis, HPLC/UHPLC, Capillary Electrophoresis (CE), cIEF, Product Binding and Potency Assays, LC-MS, qPCR, Sanger Sequencing
- Experience in biologics, protein, monoclonal antibody (mAb), and/or mRNA analytical development highly preferred
- CDMO, CRO, or biopharmaceutical industry experience
Responsibilities
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 5–10 scientists by providing technical guidance, coaching, performance feedback, and career development support.
- Manage team priorities, workloads, and resources to ensure analytical development projects are executed successfully and delivered on schedule.
- Oversee analytical method development, optimization, characterization, and technology transfer activities supporting biologics development programs.
- Review and approve scientific data, technical reports, and GMP documentation to ensure quality, compliance, and data integrity.
- Serve as a primary client-facing representative for Analytical Development by participating in meetings, communicating project updates, and addressing technical questions.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Project Management, Quality, Manufacturing, Process Development, Cell Line Development, and other stakeholders to achieve program milestones and drive continuous improvement.
- Other responsibilities as needed.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package, including incentive opportunity.
- Day-one medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities.
- Generous paid time off and holiday schedule (152 hours + 8 holidays)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
