Director, Project Management

Catalent; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits day one: medical, dental, and

Tuition reimbursement

PTO and holidays

Job summary

Catalent's Kansas City facility is seeking a Director of Project Management to lead the Bioanalytical project management team, drive client satisfaction, and align with global PM objectives. This onsite role collaborates across Sales, Operations, Client Services, EH&S, and QA to meet revenue targets and improve delivery excellence.

The role requires 8–10 years in pharma project/program management, leadership experience, and strong client-facing skills.

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.
• 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.
• Catalent internal leadership programs may substitute external 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.
• 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.

Skills

Client-facing

Leadership

Project management

Program management

Negotiation

Presentations

Facilitation

External client interaction

Education

Bachelor of Science in scientific discipline

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

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.

The Candidate

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.

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