Catalent Pharma Solutions Inc

Project Manager II

Catalent Pharma Solutions Inc • $80K — $95K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, Business, or related field preferred.
  • Minimum 2+ years of project management experience in a GMP-regulated environment.
  • Experience managing clinical or commercial packaging and distribution projects.
  • Strong preference for experience managing strategic customer relationships.
  • Professional Project Management Qualification preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the primary contact for customers and lead projects from contract award through closure.
  • Oversee multiple complex programs, managing timelines, budgets, and customer communications.
  • Drive financial performance through contract management, forecasts, and identifying growth opportunities.
  • Collaborate with Supply Chain, Operations, and Planning teams on production readiness and inventory strategies.
  • Lead cross-functional teams to meet project commitments and deliver quality results.
  • Ensure regulatory compliance while managing quality-related activities and risk management processes.
  • Mentor project management staff and maintain accurate project data using business systems.

Benefits

  • Defined career path and annual performance review process.
  • Diverse and inclusive company culture.
  • Opportunities for career growth within a mission-driven organization.
  • Competitive paid time off plus 8 paid holidays.
  • Community engagement and green initiatives.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits effective from day one.
  • Tuition reimbursement program.
Full Job Description

Project Manager II

Position Summary:


  • Shift: M-F 8am-5pm
  • Location: Philadelphia, PA
  • 100% Onsite

We have an opportunity for a Project Manager II to join our team. This role will lead customer programs from contract award through production, lifecycle management, and closure. The position involves managing multiple complex projects, ensuring financial performance, and maintaining strong customer relationships. The Project Manager II will collaborate across departments to deliver high‑quality results while ensuring compliance with all regulatory and quality standards. The Role
  • Serve as the primary customer contact and program lead, managing projects from contract award through production, lifecycle management, and closure.
  • Oversee multiple complex programs simultaneously, including timelines, budgets, risks, customer communications, and escalation management.
  • Drive financial performance by managing contracts, forecasts, revenue, invoicing, profitability, and identifying growth opportunities.
  • Partner with Supply Chain, Operations, and Planning teams to align forecasts, capacity planning, inventory strategies, and production readiness.
  • Lead cross-functional teams across Project Management, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Finance, Operations, and Business Development to deliver customer commitments.
  • Ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), Good Documentation Practice (GDP), and regulatory requirements while managing risks, investigations, Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPAs), change controls, and quality-related activities.
  • Mentor project management staff, promote continuous improvement, and maintain accurate project data using business systems such as JDE, Workfront, TrackWise, Power BI, and Microsoft Dynamics.

The Candidate
Minimum Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Science, Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related field preferred.
  • Equivalent combination of education (for example, high school or General Educational Development), industry experience, and demonstrated project management expertise will be considered.
  • Minimum 2+ years of project management experience in a Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)-regulated environment.
  • Experience managing clinical or commercial packaging and distribution projects.
  • Experience managing strategic customer relationships strongly preferred.
  • Experience leading cross-functional teams in a matrix environment.
  • Professional Project Management Qualification preferred.

Preferred Skills & Background
  • Experience in pharmaceutical, Contract Research Organization (CRO), clinical, or hospital environments; not specific to packaging or manufacturing.
  • Scope and planning: Managed project scope, objectives, timelines, and deliverables.
  • Risk management: Skilled in identifying and mitigating risks.
  • Cross-functional coordination: Experienced in leading across functional teams.
  • Quality assurance: Understanding of Quality Assurance (QA) responsibilities and working in a regulated environment.
  • Stakeholder engagement: Clear, consistent communication with internal teams, external vendors, and regulators.
  • Leadership: Ability to motivate and guide multidisciplinary teams, resolve conflicts, and adapt leadership style to project needs.
  • Documentation and organization: Maintain comprehensive project records, Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) logs, and regulatory filings.

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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