R&D Project Management Coordinator
Catalent Pharma Solutions
Summary
We have an opportunity for a R&D Project Management Coordinator to join our team. This entry-level position within the R&D Project Management Department focuses on one or more functional areas such as supply chain, finance, quality systems, or business development. The role supports project coordination, documentation, and analytical activities to ensure smooth project execution.
Job description
Position Summary
We have an opportunity for a R&D Project Management Coordinator to join our team. This entry-level position within the R&D Project Management Department focuses on one or more functional areas such as supply chain, finance, quality systems, or business development. The role supports project coordination, documentation, and analytical activities to ensure smooth project execution.
The Role
- Work with Safety, Warehouse, and Project Managers to coordinate sample shipments.
- Collaborate with Project Managers on assembling and tracking invoices and billing.
- Review forecasting and scheduling against quotes.
- Assist with project closeouts and review of key documentation.
- Observe production with clients and report lessons learned.
- Support planning and coordination of R&D analytical activities.
- Prepare quotes and quote amendments.
- Perform other duties as required to support Catalent Pharma Solutions’ high performance.
The Candidate
Minimum Requirements
- High school diploma with 5+ years of project coordination experience, or Associate Degree with 3+ years of project coordination experience, or Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field.
- Working knowledge of ERP systems required.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Microsoft Project, and PowerPoint).
- Experience with Trackwise or other similar Quality Management systems required.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Strong time management, planning, and multitasking abilities.
- Self-driven, highly organized, and able to prioritize workload in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
- Strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills for effective teamwork and cross-department collaboration.
- Technical writing skills including report writing, presentations, and meeting documentation preferred.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines.
Preferred Skills & Background
- Experience within pharmaceutical contract manufacturing preferred.
- Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) processes and requirements preferred.
- Pharmaceutical industry experience in supply chain, project coordination, and customer service preferred.
- Experience with JDE system preferred.
Requirements
- High school diploma with 5+ years of project coordination experience, or Associate Degree with 3+ years of project coordination experience, or Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field.
- Working knowledge of ERP systems required.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Microsoft Project, and PowerPoint).
- Experience with Trackwise or other similar Quality Management systems required.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Strong time management, planning, and multitasking abilities.
- Self-driven, highly organized, and able to prioritize workload in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
- Strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills for effective teamwork and cross-department collaboration.
- Technical writing skills including report writing, presentations, and meeting documentation preferred.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines.
- Experience within pharmaceutical contract manufacturing preferred.
- Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) processes and requirements preferred.
- Pharmaceutical industry experience in supply chain, project coordination, and customer service preferred.
- Experience with JDE system preferred.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- 8 Paid Holidays
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Mentorship Programs
- Employee Resource Groups
- WellHub Wellness Program
- Perkspot Discounts
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.