Manager, Manufacturing Technical Operations Role About SiteOur FDA-licensed, state-of-the-art CGMP manufacturing facility for Gene Therapies is located on the Harmans/BWI campus. The campus, featuring two manufacturing facilities is located 5 miles from the Baltimore Washington International (BWI) airport and 13 miles from our Baltimore location. The campus is close to Washington, DC’s I-270 Technology Corridor, top universities, and government agencies.
The Harmans/BWI-1 EMA and FDA approved facility, at approximately 200,000 sq. ft., houses 10 CGMP manufacturing suites, fill/finish, central services, testing labs, and a warehouse.
The Harmans/BWI-2 facility, at approximately 145,000 sq. ft., is under development and will house 8 CGMP manufacturing suites and cold storage warehousing.
Both facilities support Phase 3 through commercial manufacturing of advanced therapeutic products including AAV and other viral vector-based therapies and vaccines.
Position SummaryWe have an opportunity for a Manager, Manufacturing Technical Operations to join our team. In this role, you will lead and oversee the Manufacturing Technical Operations group that supports manufacturing operations at Catalent. The team’s functions include investigations, deviations, continuous improvement, operational excellence, technology transfer support, document management, bill of materials management, data analytics, scheduling, and suite readiness. This position reports to the Director, MTO and manages a team of specialists dedicated to ensuring operational success.
Shift: Monday - Friday, 8am-5pm
Location: Harmans, MD - BWI
100% Onsite
The Role- Build, lead, and manage the Manufacturing Technical Operations group to support ongoing and future manufacturing operations, ensuring staff are fully trained on all current Good Manufacturing Practice operations and documentation while adhering to safety guidelines
- Manage the interface of the group with internal stakeholders and clients through proactive communication and accountability for on-time project and work completion; interact with clients on projects and presentations; oversee and coach team member client interactions
- Oversee daily activities for the group to ensure quality results, including performance management for direct reports and driving timely completion of major manufacturing investigations, deviations, and subsequent Corrective and Preventive Actions
- Provide oversight and coordination of manufacturing continuous improvement activities such as Corrective and Preventive Actions and Change Controls, and operational excellence initiatives; establish and manage a yearly slate of improvement projects with measurable results aligned with site objectives
- Support technology transfer teams led by Manufacturing Science and Technology by providing or coordinating manufacturing representation
- Provide effective oversight and coordination of manufacturing document generation and revision, bill of materials management, operations data analytics and metrics, manufacturing finite scheduling, and manufacturing suite readiness to ensure timely completion
- Other duties as assigned
The CandidateMinimum Requirements- Master’s degree in a Scientific, Engineering, or Biotech field with 6 years of experience in current Good Manufacturing Practice production and/or quality experience, with knowledge and understanding of process, documentation requirements, and activities; or
- Bachelor’s degree in a Scientific, Engineering, or Biotech field with 8 years of experience in current Good Manufacturing Practice production and/or quality experience, with knowledge and understanding of process, documentation requirements, and activities
- Minimum 3 years of progressive leadership experience, including performance management and people development
- Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices, Food and Drug Administration regulations, and documentation procedures required
- Experience in quality systems regulations; previous experience in process deviation investigations and remediation, including authoring and/or revising technical documents
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively cross-functionally, lead teams, and implement project plans on time and on budget
- Excellent communication and technical writing skills
- Solid communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences and the ability to create and communicate complex concepts and analyses in easy-to-understand ways
- 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- Previous experience operating equipment such as incubators, single-use bioreactors, depth filtration skids, tangential flow filtration skids, chromatography skids, single-use mixers, and in-process testing equipment
PayThe anticipated salary range for this position in MD is $135,000 – $165,000 Plus Bonus. The final salary offered to a successful candidate may vary, and will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to: the type and length of experience within the job, type and length of experience within the industry, skillset, education, business needs, etc. Catalent is a multi-state employer, and this salary range may not reflect positions that work in other states.
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