Regional Supervisor, Global Operations UK/EU

Catalent; Bathgate; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme matching up to 7.5%

Life assurance

BUPA private medical insurance

Generous holiday entitlement

Leave trading option

Job summary

Catalent's Bathgate site, UK, is seeking a Regional Supervisor, Global/UK/EU, to lead regional MDM and related teams onsite. You will drive workload management, data integrity, and regulatory compliance while partnering with global colleagues to ensure continuity and quality.

The role covers governance, training, audits support, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced clinical supply environment. This position is 100% onsite in Bathgate and requires strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in MDM, supply chain, clinical trial materials, pharmaceutical operations, or a regulated environment.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of GxP, SOPs, change controls, CAPAs, and compliance requirements.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgement.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop regional MDM, GOPP, and GOPD teams.
• Manage workloads, KPIs, quality, and operational performance.
• Oversee accurate master data, pre-production, and pre-distribution activities.
• Ensure compliance with SOPs, GxP standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Support audits, change controls, deviations, and CAPA activities.
• Provide technical guidance and training to team members.
• Collaborate with global teams to ensure consistent processes and business continuity.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality and efficiency.
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to resolve issues and meet business objectives.
• Foster a high-performing, collaborative, and customer-focused team culture.

Skills

Leadership

MDM

GxP

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder management

Audits

Independent working

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline

APICS certification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

With nearly 25 years of experience, our Bathgate location in Scotland, UK is an integral part of Catalent’s European clinical supply services network. This 141,000 sq. ft. facility has a comprehensive range of capabilities to support sponsors’ studies throughout the UK, Europe and beyond, including clinical supply management, FastChain® demand-led supply, clinical-scale commercial packaging, and QP release services.

Position Summary

We have an opportunity for a Regional Supervisior, Global/ UK/EU to join our team. In this role, you will lead and support regional teams to ensure effective workload management and operational excellence. You will oversee master data activities, maintain compliance, and drive process improvements. This position offers the chance to collaborate globally and foster a high-performing team culture.

Shift: Monday - Friday 37.5 hours p/w

Location: Bathgate, UK

100% Onsite

The Role

• Lead and develop regional MDM, GOPP, and GOPD teams.
• Manage workloads, KPIs, quality, and operational performance.
• Oversee accurate master data, pre-production, and pre-distribution activities.
• Ensure compliance with SOPs, GxP standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Support audits, change controls, deviations, and CAPA activities.
• Provide technical guidance and training to team members.
• Collaborate with global teams to ensure consistent processes and business continuity.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality and efficiency.
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to resolve issues and meet business objectives.
• Foster a high-performing, collaborative, and customer-focused team culture.

The Candidate

Minimum Requirements

• Experience in MDM, supply chain, clinical trial materials, pharmaceutical operations, or a regulated environment.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of GxP, SOPs, change controls, CAPAs, and compliance requirements.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgement.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent industry experience.

Preferred Skills & Background

• Experience with ERP, master data, clinical supply, or distribution management systems.
• Pharmaceutical, biotechnology, clinical supply, or other regulated industry experience.
• APICS certification.
• Experience working within global teams and supporting operations across multiple regions and time zones.
• Flexibility to support occasional travel and business-critical activities outside standard working hours.

Why You Should Join Catalent

• With nearly 25 years of experience, our Bathgate location in Scotland, UK is an integral part of Catalent’s European clinical supply services network. This 141,000 sq. ft. facility has a comprehensive range of capabilities to support sponsors’ studies throughout the UK, Europe and beyond, including clinical supply management, FastChain® demand-led supply, clinical-scale commercial packaging, and QP release services.
• Competitive Salary – Reflecting your experience and skills.
• Benefits – a pension scheme matching up to 7.5% and life assurance. Enjoy BUPA private medical insurance, a generous holiday entitlement that increases with tenure, and the option to trade leave.
• Career Development – Access high-quality training, mentoring, and cross-functional opportunities within Catalent’s global network. Benefit from a subscription to LinkedIn Learning, providing access to 10,000+ online courses.
• Health & Wellbeing – Includes an employee assistance programme, on-site canteen facilities, and an active safety and “Patient First” culture. Join Employee Resource Groups that foster a diverse and inclusive workplace. Plus, participate in charitable activities.
• Excellent Location – Just a few minutes’ drive from J3A of the M8, with free on-site parking.

Catalent offers rewarding opportunities to further your career! Join the global drug development and delivery leader and help us bring over 7,000 life-saving and life-enhancing products to patients around the world. Catalent is an exciting and growing international company where employees work directly with pharma, biopharma and consumer health companies of all sizes to advance new medicines from early development to clinical trials and to the market. Catalent produces more than 70 billion doses per year, and each one will be used by someone who is counting on us. Join us in making a difference. personal initiative. dynamic pace. meaningful work.

Catalent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on any characteristic protected by local law.

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