Catalent Pharma Solutions Inc

Director - Process Development, Downstream & Upstream

Catalent Pharma Solutions Inc$120K — $150K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in STEM with 15+ years or Master's with 12+ years or Doctorate with 8+ years of experience.
  • 6+ years of leadership experience in biologics process development and manufacturing.
  • Deep understanding of drug development and lifecycle support.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to simplify complex concepts for diverse audiences.
  • Familiarity with internal leadership development programs may substitute for external experience.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop Process Development teams, managing 2-10 direct reports.
  • Define and execute department strategy aligned with business and scientific goals.
  • Oversee the creation of scalable expression, purification, and product quality processes.
  • Support manufacturing with technology transfer, investigations, and assessments.
  • Collaborate with clients and project management to meet timelines and deliverables.
  • Lead strategic initiatives and process improvement across multiple sites.

Benefits

  • Defined career path with regular performance reviews.
  • Inclusive company culture prioritizing diversity.
  • Promotion opportunities in a growing organization focused on health.
  • Competitive PTO and 8 paid holidays.
  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits from day one.
  • Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
Full Job Description
Position Summary

We have an opportunity for a Director, Process Development to join our team and lead the Process Development organization. This role is responsible for advancing biologics process development from early-phase programs through commercial readiness while ensuring successful transfer into manufacturing. You will deliver scalable upstream and downstream processes, support manufacturing execution, and align cross-functional teams and clients to meet development timelines and business objectives. This position provides technical, operational, and people leadership across multiple functions and sites, driving strategic initiatives, process improvements, and organizational performance.

Shift: 9am-5pm
Location: Madison, WI
100% Onsite

The Role
  • Lead Process Development teams and manage 2-10 direct reports.
  • Define and execute department strategy based on scientific and business priorities.
  • Oversee development of scalable expression, purification, and product quality processes.
  • Support manufacturing through process transfer, technology transfer, investigations, and facility fit assessments.
  • Partner with clients, project management, and leadership to meet timelines and expectations.
  • Lead cross-functional and multi-site strategic initiatives and process improvement efforts.


The Candidate

Minimum Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline and 15+ years related experience.
  • OR Master's degree in a STEM discipline and 12+ years related experience.
  • OR Doctorate degree in a STEM discipline and 8+ years related experience.
  • 6+ years of leadership experience.
  • Deep understanding of biologics process development and manufacturing.
  • Experience in drug development and lifecycle support.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to communicate complex technical information to non-technical audiences.
  • 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
  • Experience leading multi-site strategic initiatives.
  • Expertise in mammalian cell culture and upstream process development.
  • Expertise in downstream process development and process characterization.
  • Experience supporting technology transfer and commercial manufacturing readiness.
  • Strong stakeholder management and executive influence skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities across sites and functions.
  • Experience with process optimization and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Strong coaching, mentoring, and talent development capabilities.
  • Experience leading customer-facing technical discussions and issue resolution.
  • Experience supporting production in single-use bioreactor environments.


Why You Should Join Catalent
  • Defined career path and annual performance review and feedback process.
  • Diverse, inclusive culture.
  • Potential for career growth on an expanding team within an organization dedicated to preserving and bettering lives.
  • Competitive paid time off plus 8 paid holidays.
  • Community engagement and green initiatives.
  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits effective day one of employment.
  • Tuition Reimbursement.

About Catalent Pharma Solutions Inc

Catalent Pharma Solutions Inc is a global provider of advanced delivery technologies, development, and manufacturing solutions for drugs, biologics, gene therapies, and consumer health products. The company operates in four segments: Softgel and Oral Technologies, Biologics, Oral and Specialty Delivery, and Clinical Supply Services. Catalent Pharma Solutions serves customers in various industries, including pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and consumer health. The company was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Somerset, New Jersey.
Learn more about Catalent Pharma Solutions Inc
Size
14,000 employees
Industry
Founded
2007

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