Project Manager

Catalent • San Diego, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Catalent’s San Diego, California site is an early-phase development facility supporting small-molecule and peptide programs from preformulation through cGMP clinical manufacturing for oral and injectable dosage forms. The 68,000-square-foot site specializes in spray-drying and bioavailability-enhancement technologies.

The Project Manager leads client projects from initiation to completion, ensuring timelines and milestones are met, maintaining client relationships, and coordinating internal teams to deliver high-quality results. The role serves as the primary client contact and drives communication and collaboration throughout the project lifecycle. It is based onsite in San Diego, California, with a Monday–Friday schedule from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Arts or Science.
• At least 3 years of experience in an industry or scientific environment.
• At least 1 year of experience in a client-facing position.
• Technological proficiency with personal computers, Microsoft Office Suite, and the Internet.
• Advanced proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and tools such as Smartsheet or Microsoft Project.
• Ability to use hands with fine dexterity; occasionally use a firm grasp and push or pull; and talk or hear.
• Ability to frequently stand, walk, sit, reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Vision abilities including close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus, with corrective lenses if needed.

Nice To Haves

• A degree in a scientific field is preferred.
• Project management experience is preferred for the client-facing position.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned projects, including key accounts, across multiple business lines or sites.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients and address their questions and observations.
• Establish project timelines, monitor actions, and ensure milestones are achieved.
• Organize and lead client and internal meetings, set agendas, and provide meeting minutes.
• Notify clients of milestone completions and forecast project phase completion dates for billing.
• Obtain resupply forecasts and identify new business opportunities during the project lifecycle.
• Assist the sales team with scope definition for resupply and new business opportunities.
• Review signed proposals for accuracy and initiate scope change requests as needed.
• Assist in reviewing proposals and scope changes before they are distributed to clients.
• Plan, organize, and lead client development or manufacturing observation visits and project kick-off meetings.
• Assist in organizing business review meetings and prospective client visits.
• Build strong relationships with clients and internal teams to foster trust and confidence.
• Assist in training new project management team employees.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive paid time off and 10 paid holidays.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits effective on the first day of employment.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Site-based employee engagement activities.
• Employee Resource Groups focused on diversity and inclusion.
• Defined career path and annual performance review process with potential for career growth.
• WellHub physical wellness program, including an onsite fitness center, yoga classes, and company-sponsored sports teams.
• Perkspot discounts from approximately 900 or more merchants.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level