Group Leader, Molecular & Cellular Biology

Catalent•Kansas City, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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. The Group Leader in Molecular & Cellular Biology is primarily responsible for managing a sub-team comprised of junior Scientists. Their responsibilities will include serving as technical experts on projects, act as liaison between their team and various cross functional technical team, coaching and mentoring various Associates, HR activities (e.g., performance reviews, time entry approval, PTO approval, salary adjustments, etc.), supporting client audits/visits, and communicating with cross-functional teams on analytical activities for Biopharma product development under cGMP regulatory guidance for Large Molecules/Biologics product development.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with >4 years of relevant experience in department specific techniques, OR
Master’s degree with >2 years of relevant experience in department specific techniques, OR
Doctorate degree with >1 year of relevant experience in department specific techniques
Strong knowledge of principles, theories, and concepts in Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related discipline
Broad understanding of cross-disciplinary scientific principles
In-depth knowledge of instrumentation, theory, data interpretation, and applications in at least one technical area
Experience with drug development and lifecycle support
Ability to assess new technologies and their impact on biopharmaceutical development

Responsibilities

Manage a sub-team of junior Scientists within the Molecular & Cellular Biology group
Serve as a technical expert supporting biologics/large molecule product development
Lead and support method development, validation, transfer, and lifecycle analytical activities
Oversee laboratory operations, ensuring high-quality data generation and adherence to cGMP standards
Act as liaison between the team and cross-functional groups, including clients and technical stakeholders
Ensure compliance with GMP, SOPs, and regulatory requirements
Review and verify analytical data to ensure accuracy and integrity
Support project execution, including timelines, budgets, and deliverables
Lead and support client interactions, audits, and regulatory inspections
Mentor, coach, and develop junior scientists while fostering a strong team culture