Project Manager
About The Position
The newly launched manufacturing facility on Adair Blvd marks a pivotal expansion of Catalent’s Zydis® technology, a globally renowned, fast-dissolve oral dosage form that has transformed the lives of millions of patients worldwide. This is your opportunity to join a dedicated team at the forefront of pharmaceutical manufacturing. At Adair, you’ll play a vital role in the startup of a site built for innovation and excellence, from installation and qualification to regulatory approval and commercial manufacturing. We have an opportunity for a Project Manager to join our team and lead a portfolio of complex, cross-functional business projects within Catalent Adair - Zydis®. You will ensure successful delivery of projects such as infrastructure upgrades, equipment acquisitions, technical transfer, process development, validation, and scale-up. This role involves managing timelines, resources, budgets, and stakeholder expectations while meeting quality, regulatory, and EH&S standards. You will play a key role in ensuring compliance with Catalent policies and driving project success in a cGMP-regulated CDMO environment.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, Pharmacy, or a related field (advanced degree preferred).
- 5+ years of experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, biotech, or CDMO operations.
- Proven experience managing complex technical projects in a Good Manufacturing Practices environment.
- Deep understanding of drug development, technology transfer, validation, and commercial manufacturing.
- Strong financial acumen, including budget management and commercial awareness.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and negotiation skills.
Nice To Haves
- Formal project management training (Project Management Professional, PRINCE2, Agile) is an advantage.
Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end project planning, execution, and governance for multiple concurrent projects.
- Develop integrated project plans covering technical, quality, regulatory, supply chain, and operational workstreams.
- Drive project reviews, risk management, stage-gate decisions, and change control.
- Ensure all activities comply with Good Manufacturing Practices, regulatory, and CDMO client expectations.
- Manage expectations, provide regular status updates, and ensure transparency of risks and milestones.
- Manage site capital expenditure budgets, forecasts, and cost tracking.
- Support regulatory submissions, client audits, and authority inspections as required.
- Identify risks, bottlenecks, and process inefficiencies within the project portfolio and drive mitigation plans.
- Manage cross-functional teams and set expectations based on project timelines.
- Lead internal and external project team meetings, facilitate decision-making, and drive execution to ensure key milestones and deliverables are achieved.
- Foster accountability by monitoring progress, communicating expectations, and ensuring timely completion of assigned deliverables.
- Other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Comprehensive Benefit Package (Health, Dental, Vision, & Life Insurance)
- Group Retirement Savings – Registered Pension Plan (RPP) with employer contributions
- Employee Reward & Recognition programs
- Opportunities for professional and personal development & growth including tuition reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
