Group Leader, Molecular & Cellular Biology
Position Summary- Shift: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
- 100% on-site
The Group Leader in Molecular & Cellular Biology is primarily responsible for managing a sub-team comprised of junior Scientists. Their responsibilities will include serving as technical experts on projects, act as liaison between their team and various cross functional technical team, coaching and mentoring various Associates, HR activities (e.g., performance reviews, time entry approval, PTO approval, salary adjustments, etc.), supporting client audits/visits, and communicating with cross-functional teams on analytical activities for Biopharma product development under cGMP regulatory guidance for Large Molecules/Biologics product development.
The role:- Manage a sub-team of junior Scientists within the Molecular & Cellular Biology group
- Serve as a technical expert supporting biologics/large molecule product development
- Lead and support method development, validation, transfer, and lifecycle analytical activities
- Oversee laboratory operations, ensuring high-quality data generation and adherence to cGMP standards
- Act as liaison between the team and cross-functional groups, including clients and technical stakeholders
- Ensure compliance with GMP, SOPs, and regulatory requirements
- Review and verify analytical data to ensure accuracy and integrity
- Support project execution, including timelines, budgets, and deliverables
- Lead and support client interactions, audits, and regulatory inspections
- Mentor, coach, and develop junior scientists while fostering a strong team culture
The candidate:- Bachelor's degree with >4 years of relevant experience in department specific techniques, OR
- Master's degree with >2 years of relevant experience in department specific techniques, OR
- Doctorate degree with >1 year of relevant experience in department specific techniques
- Strong knowledge of principles, theories, and concepts in Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related discipline
- Broad understanding of cross-disciplinary scientific principles
- In-depth knowledge of instrumentation, theory, data interpretation, and applications in at least one technical area
- Experience with drug development and lifecycle support
- Ability to assess new technologies and their impact on biopharmaceutical development
Why you should join Catalent:- Competitive medical benefits and 401K
- 152 hours PTO + 8 Paid Holidays
- Dynamic, fast-paced work environment
- Opportunity to work on Continuous Improvement Processes
