Director, Manufacturing Sciences and Technology

Catalent; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined career path

401K match

Medical, dental and vision benefits

Paid Time Off

Job summary

A biologics manufacturer is seeking a Technical Lead for their Manufacturing Sciences and Technology department in Madison, Wisconsin. The role involves providing technical leadership for manufacturing processes and requires a Bachelor's degree in a STEM field with significant related experience. Ideal candidates will have strong foundational knowledge of biologics manufacturing and have successfully led high-performing teams. Attractive benefits include career growth opportunities, a diverse culture, and comprehensive medical benefits from day one.

Qualifications

• 15+ years related experience for Bachelor's, 12+ years for Master's, or 8+ years for Doctorate.
• Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams.
• Familiarity with tech transfer and continuous improvement methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for manufacturing and process transfers.
• Manage documentation, data, and changes.
• Collaborate with various departments to drive projects forward.
• Analyze process data and consult with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Technical knowledge of biologics manufacturing

GMP principles

Communication skills

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline

Master's degree in a STEM discipline

Doctorate Degree in a STEM discipline

Job description

Position Summary

Working for Catalent Biologics is an opportunity to join an entrepreneurial team. Catalent Biologics is making significant investments in people and capabilities. This is a unique opening to join a small, fast-growing business, backed by a private company. People joining our team will have the opportunity for career development as our business continues to grow and expand. Catalent-Madison employees are helping to improve future patient outcomes by working on products that are designed to treat COVID-19, cancer, various autoimmune, fibrotic and blood disorders, HIV, diabetes, heart and lung diseases as well as Alzheimer’s.

The Manufacturing Sciences and Technology (MS&T) department provides technical oversight and subject matter expertise for drug substance manufacturing at Catalent Madison. Our primary role is to act as an agile technical services team supporting process and technology transfer (including mAbs, fusion proteins, mRNA, and emerging modalities), technical documentation, and drug substance lifecycle management. This position supports technical leadership for GMP manufacturing and ensures effective process transfer to the facility. The role is accountable for documentation, data analysis, change management, and providing technical input for investigations, change controls, and CAPAs. It is client-facing and requires strong collaboration with internal teams and external partners to drive projects forward.

The Role

• Direct technical leadership for manufacturing and process transfers.
• Manage and review documentation, compile and assess data, and manage changes.
• Provide technical input for deviations, change controls, and CAPAs.
• Define and execute department strategy; recommend actions based on scientific data.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Process Development, Manufacturing, QA/QC, Supply Chain, and Project Management.
• Analyze process data, identify trends, and present findings internally and to clients.
• Maintain a high-performing team through hiring, training, and development.
• Support process characterization, validation, and commercial readiness.
• Other duties as assigned.

The Candidate

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline and 15+ years related experience, OR Master's degree in a STEM discipline and 12+ years related experience, OR Doctorate Degree in a STEM discipline and 8+ years related experience.
• 5+ years of leadership experience and proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams.
• Strong technical knowledge of biologics manufacturing and GMP principles and experience with tech transfer, process validation, and commercial programs.
• Active participation in regulatory inspections and up to date on compliance requirements.
• Skilled in deviation investigations, CAPAs, SOPs, and batch record authoring.
• Knowledge of LEAN systems and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills for technical and non-technical audiences.
• 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.

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
• Dynamic, fast-paced work environmentCommunity engagement and green initiatives
• Generous 401K match and Paid Time Off accrual
• Medical, dental and vision benefits effective day one of employment

Catalent is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veterans.