Catalent Pharma Solutions Inc

Supervisor - Biomanufacturing, Downstream/mRNA

Catalent Pharma Solutions Inc$75K — $95K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma with 6+ years GMP experience, or Master's with 2+ years, or Bachelor's with 4+ years in relevant fields.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate technical information effectively to varied audiences.
  • Proven track record ensuring data integrity and regulatory compliance (cGMP, ICH, FDA, EMA).
  • Experience managing multiple concurrent activities in biologics and drug development.
  • Strong capabilities in influencing and mentoring stakeholders while aligning diverse interests.
  • Leadership experience in strategic project design and cross-functional resource allocation.
  • Active participation in Catalent's leadership programs may substitute for external experience.

Responsibilities

  • Oversees downstream manufacturing operations to meet production schedules and quality standards.
  • Leads, evaluates, and develops team members, addressing performance issues promptly.
  • Communicates operational updates and policies to enhance team performance and engagement.
  • Authors and maintains essential cGMP documentation and records.
  • Prepares for internal and regulatory audits, providing expertise during technical discussions.
  • Maintains and strengthens the Quality System with a focus on compliance and deviation investigations.
  • Manages cleanroom operations, ensuring adherence to 5S and equipment readiness.
  • Coordinates resource allocation and drives continuous improvement initiatives across shifts.

Benefits

  • Defined career path with annual performance reviews.
  • Emphasis on diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
  • Opportunities for career advancement in a life-preserving organization.
  • 152 hours of paid time off plus 8 paid holidays.
  • Generous 401K matching program.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Tuition reimbursement for continuing education.
Full Job Description
Supervisor - Biomanufacturing, Downstream/mRNA

Position Summary:
  • Work Schedule: 2nd shift 2pm-12am, Wednesday-Saturday
  • 100% on-site (Madison, WI)


The Supervisor will lead the Downstream/mRNA team, comprising six shifts and 24/7 operations. You will be responsible for the successful execution of downstream production activities, including column chromatography, normal flow filtration / tangential flow filtration (TFF), viral reduction/filtration, and bulk drug substance filling in a clinical and commercial cGMP environment for one of those shifts. You will ensure batch manufacturing readiness, meet production schedule deliverables, drive a continuous improvement culture, and continually optimize staff and operating model to support client program requirements and site financial objectives.

The Role:
  • Oversees all assigned manufacturing operations to ensure products are produced on schedule, within quality standards, and aligned with cost objectives
  • Leads, develops, and evaluates staff, addressing performance issues promptly and ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements
  • Communicates decisions, policies, and operational updates to personnel to support strong performance and engagement
  • Authors, revises, and maintains cGMP documentation, including SOPs, Batch Production Records, forms, and job aids
  • Supports internal, client, and regulatory audits by preparing documentation and ensuring operational readiness. Leads technical discussions, investigations, and project-related calls, providing subject-matter expertise for manufacturing activities
  • Maintains and strengthens the Quality System, including floor compliance, deviation investigations, and change control execution
  • Manages cleanroom operations, including 5S adherence, housekeeping, equipment cleaning, and review/sign-off of executed cGMP records. Oversees equipment readiness, including routine and preventive maintenance, qualification/validation activities, and support for technology transfer
  • Coordinates scheduling and resource allocation with leadership, drives continuous improvement initiatives, and provides shift or off-shift coverage as required
  • Other duties as assigned


The Candidate:
  • High School Diploma minimum is required plus a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience in a GMP setting
  • We will also accept a Master's degree with 2+ years OR a Bachelor's degree with 4+ years of relevant experience. The degree should be in a scientific, engineering, or biomanufacturing discipline
  • Technical Requirement: Demonstrated ability to clearly communicate technical information to varied audiences, ensure data integrity and regulatory compliance (cGMP, ICH, FDA, EMA), and integrate cross-disciplinary data using broad biologics and drug-development expertise while managing multiple concurrent activities
  • Behavioral Requirement: Proven capability to influence, negotiate, and inspire stakeholders by anticipating perspectives, shaping expectations, mentoring others in persuasive communication, and effectively aligning diverse interests to drive complex decisions
  • Leadership Requirement: Strong leadership in applying technical expertise to design and guide strategic projects, drive continuous improvement across teams and departments, set aligned objectives, allocate cross-functional resources, and develop team capabilities through clear planning and communication
  • 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
  • Physical requirements: Individual must be able to see, hear, read, and write clear English. Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reading of written documents and use of computer monitor screen, reaching with hands and arms, talking, writing, listening. Occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching, bending, carrying, grasping. Frequent lifting and/or moving up to 10 pounds and occasional lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds. Must comply with EHS responsibilities.


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
  • 152 hours of PTO + 8 paid holidays
  • Generous 401K match
  • Medical, dental and vision benefits
  • Tuition Reimbursement - Let us help you finish your degree or start a new degree!


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.
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2007

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