Director, Project Management

Catalent Pharma Solutions; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Paid time off & holidays

Job summary

Catalent’s Kansas City site hosts Bioanalytical and Clinical Supply services. The Director, Project Management will lead the Bioanalytical facility’s PM team, ensuring projects meet timelines, budget and quality while aligning with global PM objectives.

The role partners with Sales, Operations, Client Services, EH&S, and QA to drive exceptional client service. This leadership position requires managing multiple programs, developing staff, and influencing site revenue, forecasting, and planning

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in a scientific discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 8–10 years of project management experience in pharmaceuticals or a related industry.
• Experience in program management with significant external client interaction.
• Approximately 5+ years of leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver programs within agreed timelines, budget, scope, and quality targets.
• Meet site revenue goals, forecasting objectives, and business metrics.
• Maintain high client satisfaction through effective project delivery and escalation management.
• Lead and develop the Project Management team, including performance management and coaching.
• Oversee project execution across multiple programs to ensure successful delivery.
• Act as client advocate and manage escalations and client communications.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Client relations

Forecasting

Education

Bachelor of Science in a scientific discipline

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

About Site Catalent’s Kansas City facility is home to our Oral & Specialty Drug Delivery, Biologics Analytical Services and Clinical Supply Services businesses.

Position Summary

We have an opportunity for a Director, Project Management to join our team. This role provides leadership to the Bioanalytical facility’s Project Management team, ensuring all projects are managed effectively and meet client expectations. The Director will be an active member of the Global Project Management team, contributing to global objectives and driving the development of the function. As part of the site leadership team, this position supports site decisions and initiatives while striving to meet revenue, metrics, and goals. The Director promotes continuous improvement and collaboration across Sales, Operations, Client Services, EH&S, and QA to deliver the highest level of client service.

Location

Location: Kansas City, MO 100% Onsite

The Role

• Deliver programs within agreed timelines, budget, scope, and quality targets.
• Meet site revenue goals, forecasting objectives, and business metrics.
• Maintain high client satisfaction through effective project delivery and escalation management.
• Lead and develop the Project Management team, including performance management and coaching.
• Oversee project execution across multiple programs to ensure successful delivery.
• Act as client advocate and manage escalations and client communications.
• Partner with internal teams to ensure program readiness and resource availability.
• Participate in forecasting, revenue planning, and Sales & Operations Planning activities.
• Support business development efforts, scope changes, and new business opportunities.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in a scientific discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 8–10 years of project management experience in pharmaceuticals or a related industry.
• Experience in program management with significant external client interaction.
• Approximately 5+ years of leadership experience.
• Proven project management expertise.
• Strong client-facing and customer relationship management skills.
• Leadership, negotiation, presentation, and facilitation skills.
• In-depth knowledge of the contract development/research, pharmaceutical, and biotech industries.
• 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

• Advanced degree (Master of Science, Master of Business Administration, or Doctor of Philosophy).
• Experience leading multiple concurrent programs.
• Financial planning and scope management experience.
• Experience driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Resource planning and workload allocation experience.
• Experience supporting forecasting and revenue planning activities.
• Ability to develop and implement recruitment and retention strategies.
• Experience supporting strategic and cross‑functional business initiatives.
• Innovative problem‑solving in evolving technical environments.
• Experience partnering with business development and marketing teams.

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. 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, including disability and veterans.

If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, you may submit your request by sending an email, and confirming your request for an accommodation and include the job number, title and location to [e-mail]. This option is reserved for individuals who require accommodation due to a disability. Information received will be processed by a U.S. Catalent employee and then routed to a local recruiter who will provide assistance to ensure appropriate consideration in the application or hiring process.

Catalent, Inc. is a leading global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) whose mission is to develop, manufacture, and supply products that help people live better and healthier lives. Catalent is dedicated to delivering unparalleled service to pharma, biotech, and consumer health customers, supporting product development, launch, and full life‑cycle supply. With time-tested experience in development sciences, delivery technologies, and multi‑modality manufacturing, Catalent supports the acceleration of development programs and the launch of more than a hundred new products every year. Powered by thousands of scientists and technicians and the latest technology platforms at more than 40 global sites, Catalent supplies billions of doses of life‑enhancing and life‑saving treatments for patients annually.