Director, Project Management
Catalent Pharma Solutions
Summary
This role provides leadership to the Bioanalytical facility's Project Management team, ensuring all projects are managed effectively and meet client expectations. The Director will be an active member of the Global Project Management team, contributing to global objectives and driving the development of the function. As part of the site leadership team, this position supports site decisions and initiatives while striving to meet revenue, metrics, and goals. The Director promotes continuous improvement and collaboration across Sales, Operations, Client Services, EH&S, and QA to deliver the highest level of client service.
Job description
The Role
- Deliver programs within agreed timelines, budget, scope, and quality targets.
- Meet site revenue goals, forecasting objectives, and business metrics.
- Maintain high client satisfaction through effective project delivery and escalation management.
- Lead and develop the Project Management team, including performance management and coaching.
- Oversee project execution across multiple programs to ensure successful delivery.
- Act as client advocate and manage escalations and client communications.
- Partner with internal teams to ensure program readiness and resource availability.
- Participate in forecasting, revenue planning, and Sales & Operations Planning activities.
- Support business development efforts, scope changes, and new business opportunities.
The Candidate
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in a scientific discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 8–10 years of project management experience in pharmaceuticals or a related industry.
- Experience in program management with significant external client interaction.
- Approximately 5+ years of leadership experience.
- Proven project management expertise.
- Strong client-facing and customer relationship management skills.
- Leadership, negotiation, presentation, and facilitation skills.
- In-depth knowledge of the contract development/research, pharmaceutical, and biotech industries.
- Demonstrable leadership experience at Catalent (including but not limited to participation in Catalent-sponsored leadership programs such as NGGL, GOLD, LEAD Now, GM Excellence, and GROW) may be considered in place of external experience.
Preferred Skills & Background
- Advanced degree (Master of Science, Master of Business Administration, or Doctor of Philosophy).
- Experience leading multiple concurrent programs.
- Financial planning and scope management experience.
- Experience driving continuous improvement initiatives.
- Resource planning and workload allocation experience.
- Experience supporting forecasting and revenue planning activities.
- Ability to develop and implement recruitment and retention strategies.
- Experience supporting strategic and cross-functional business initiatives.
- Innovative problem-solving in evolving technical environments.
- Experience partnering with business development and marketing teams.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in a scientific discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 8–10 years of project management experience in pharmaceuticals or a related industry.
- Experience in program management with significant external client interaction.
- Approximately 5+ years of leadership experience.
- Proven project management expertise.
- Strong client-facing and customer relationship management skills.
- Leadership, negotiation, presentation, and facilitation skills.
- In-depth knowledge of the contract development/research, pharmaceutical, and biotech industries.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Paid Time Off
- 8 Paid Holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Career Growth Opportunities
- Community Engagement
- Green Initiatives
Company overview
Catalent Pharma Solutions, now known as Catalent, Inc., is a leading global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) headquartered in Tampa, Florida. Founded in 2007 as a spin-off from Cardinal Health's pharmaceutical technologies segment, the company has grown into a major player in the pharmaceutical services industry. Catalent provides comprehensive drug development and manufacturing solutions including drug delivery technologies, formulation development, analytical testing, clinical and commercial manufacturing, clinical packaging, and supply chain services. The company operates over 50 facilities across four continents and has supported more than half of all FDA-approved products over the past decade. With approximately 16,900 employees, Catalent produces over 70 billion doses annually for more than 8,000 products, serving major pharmaceutical companies like Pfizer, Moderna, Novo Nordisk, and Bristol-Myers Squibb. In 2024, the company was acquired by Novo Holdings A/S for $16.5 billion, further strengthening its position in the global pharmaceutical manufacturing landscape.