Director, Human Resources
Catalent
Summary
Catalent's Winchester location is the flagship US manufacturing location for large scale oral dose forms, with integrated analytical and development services. The Director, Human Resources is the senior HR leader for the site and a core member of the Site Leadership Team, accountable for a comprehensive people strategy that enables safe, compliant, right first time manufacturing and customer service levels in a fast paced CDMO environment.
Job description
Position Summary
Catalent's Winchester location is the flagship US manufacturing location for large scale oral dose forms, with integrated analytical and development services. The Director, Human Resources is the senior HR leader for the site and a core member of the Site Leadership Team, accountable for a comprehensive people strategy that enables safe, compliant, right first time manufacturing and customer service levels in a fast paced CDMO environment.
This position will report directly to the Senior Director, Pharma & Consumer Health, North America and have a dotted line (matrixed) reporting to the site General Manager.
The Role
- Own the site People Strategy end to end; translate business goals into a pragmatic HR roadmap with clear milestones and metrics.
- Embed Catalent leadership behaviors and operating norms; raise the bar on performance, accountability, and collaboration across the matrix.
- Build and maintain succession plans for all SLT and critical roles; maintain talent slates with targeted development plans.
- Serve as trusted advisor to the GM and Site Leadership Team on organizational design, leadership effectiveness, and conflict resolution.
- Improve engagement throughout the Site by developing leadership behaviors that engage, inspire, coach & develop.
- Develops and directs the establishment and maintenance of policies, procedures, plans, programs and budgets dealing with the people/HR activities.
- Manage, lead, and develop the Site Human Resources team(s) and provide support to leaders across the facility.
- Serves as the site's chief spokesperson with outside agencies / organizations related to its employees (e.g., EEOC, DOL, legal counsel, etc.). Ensures compliance with laws and regulations related to employees.
The Candidate
- BS in relevant discipline (e.g., HR, I-O Psychology, Business or equivalent) required; Masters degree preferred.
- 10+ years broad and progressive experience in human resources with 3-5 years in a management role within large organizations with progressive HR systems and processes; Manufacturing industry experience is strongly preferred.
- Expert knowledge in HR management concepts with a strong consultative, but results-oriented approach.
- Has understanding of pharmaceutical industry and contract services business issues and trends.
- Analytical ability, both interpersonal and issue-related; good judgment and ethics; professional presence and demeanor; strong interpersonal skills and political savvy.
- Excellent negotiation and contracting skills. Ability to get the job done and take responsibility for results without direct authority.
Requirements
- BS in relevant discipline (e.g., HR, I-O Psychology, Business or equivalent) required
- Masters degree preferred
- 10+ years broad and progressive experience in human resources
- 3-5 years in a management role within large organizations
- Manufacturing industry experience strongly preferred
- Expert knowledge in HR management concepts
- Understanding of pharmaceutical industry and contract services business issues and trends
- Analytical ability, both interpersonal and issue-related
- Good judgment and ethics
- Professional presence and demeanor
- Strong interpersonal skills and political savvy
- Excellent negotiation and contracting skills
- Ability to take responsibility for results without direct authority
- Ability to coordinate, facilitate and organize resources
Benefits
- 401(k) Matching
- Paid Time Off
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Career Growth
- Annual Performance Review
Company overview
Catalent, Inc. is a leading global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) that serves as a trusted partner to pharmaceutical, biotech, and consumer health companies worldwide. Founded on a legacy dating back to 1933, Catalent has evolved into a comprehensive drug development and delivery leader with over 40 global sites. The company specializes in providing end-to-end solutions spanning oral dose formulations, biologics, specialty products, and clinical supply services. Catalent's expertise includes formulation development, analytical services, commercial manufacturing, and advanced delivery technologies such as Zydis® fast-dissolve tablets and softgel technologies. With over 1,000 active development programs at any given time, the company launches more than 100 new products and line extensions annually and has supported half of all FDA approvals over the past decade. Catalent produces over 60 billion treatment doses per year, helping approximately 200 million patients annually. Headquartered in Tampa, Florida, the company employs more than 10,000 professionals globally who are dedicated to putting patients first and championing the missions that matter in healthcare innovation.