Group Leader – Analytical Development Catalent

Ourlivesmadison; Madison, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Catalent's Madison, Wisconsin site is seeking a Group Leader to head the Analytical Development team responsible for developing, optimizing, characterizing, and transferring analytical methods for biologics programs including proteins, monoclonal antibodies (mAbs), and emerging modalities such as mRNA therapeutics.

You will lead a team of scientists, collaborate across functions, ensure GMP compliance, and serve as client-facing representative, advancing programs from development through

Qualifications

• PhD in Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Analytical Chemistry or related field with a minimum of 2 years of laboratory leadership experience, or Master’s with 5 years of leadership, or Bachelor’s with 8 years of leadership.
• Analytical method development experience within a biologics or biopharmaceutical environment.
• Previous laboratory leadership experience.
• Experience managing multiple priorities, projects, and timelines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to effectively engage with clients and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Experience operating within a GMP-regulated environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 5–10 scientists with technical guidance and career development support.
• Manage team priorities, workloads, and resources to ensure projects are executed on schedule.
• Oversee analytical method development, optimization, characterization, and technology transfer activities.
• Review and approve scientific data, technical reports, and GMP documentation.
• Serve as a primary client-facing representative for Analytical Development.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Project Management, Quality, Manufacturing, Process Development, and Cell Line Development.
• Other responsibilities as needed.

Skills

Leadership experience

Client collaboration

Analytical method development

GMP compliance

Education

PhD in Biotechnology/Biochemistry/Molecular Biology/Analytical Chemistry

Master's degree in related field (with leadership exp)

Bachelor's degree in related field (with leadership exp)

Job description

Group Leader – Analytical Development

Catalent is seeking Group Leaders to join our growing Analytical Development team in Madison, Wisconsin.

This is an exciting opportunity for those who are passionate about analytical method development, people leadership, and client collaboration. In this role, you will lead a team of scientists responsible for developing, optimizing, characterizing, and transferring analytical methods that support a diverse portfolio of biologics programs, including proteins, monoclonal antibodies (mAbs), and emerging modalities such as mRNA therapeutics.

As a Group Leader, you will combine technical expertise, leadership, and cross-functional collaboration to help advance client programs from development through GMP manufacturing while ensuring the highest standards of quality, compliance, and scientific excellence.

About Catalent Madison

Catalent’s Madison, Wisconsin facility is a state-of-the-art biologics development and manufacturing site supporting customers from research through early- and mid-stage clinical production. Located at 726 Heartland Trail, the 102,700-square-foot GMP facility specializes in mammalian cell line engineering, drug substance manufacturing, and biopharmaceutical process development.

The site is home to Catalent’s proprietary GPEx® and GPEx® Lightning technologies, enabling the generation of high-producing mammalian cell lines for biologic therapies. With production capabilities ranging from 50L to 4,000L and a recent $45 million expansion, the Madison campus continues to play a critical role in Catalent’s global biologics network while supporting Wisconsin’s growing life sciences industry.

Location: 100% Onsite at our facility in Madison, Wisconsin. Shift: Monday – Friday, First Shift.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 5–10 scientists by providing technical guidance, coaching, performance feedback, and career development support.
• Manage team priorities, workloads, and resources to ensure analytical development projects are executed successfully and delivered on schedule.
• Oversee analytical method development, optimization, characterization, and technology transfer activities supporting biologics development programs.
• Review and approve scientific data, technical reports, and GMP documentation to ensure quality, compliance, and data integrity.
• Serve as a primary client-facing representative for Analytical Development by participating in meetings, communicating project updates, and addressing technical questions.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Project Management, Quality, Manufacturing, Process Development, Cell Line Development, and other stakeholders to achieve program milestones and drive continuous improvement.
• Other responsibilities as needed.

Required Qualifications

• PhD in Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Analytical Chemistry, or related scientific discipline with a minimum of 2 years of laboratory leadership experience, or master’s degree in a related scientific discipline with a minimum of 5 years of laboratory leadership experience, or bachelor’s degree in a related scientific discipline with a minimum of 8 years of laboratory leadership experience
• Analytical method development experience within a biologics or biopharmaceutical environment
• Previous laboratory leadership experience
• Experience managing multiple priorities, projects, and timelines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to effectively engage with clients and cross-functional stakeholders
• Experience operating within a GMP-regulated environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with the following analytical techniques: ELISA (highly preferred), Western Blot, SDS-PAGE. Agarose Gel Electrophoresis, HPLC/UHPLC, Capillary Electrophoresis (CE), cIEF, Product Binding and Potency Assays, LC-MS, qPCR, Sanger Sequencing
• Experience in biologics, protein, monoclonal antibody (mAb), and/or mRNA analytical development highly preferred
• CDMO, CRO, or biopharmaceutical industry experience

Why you should join Catalent

• Opportunity to play a key role in driving growth within a global CDMO leader.
• Competitive compensation package, including incentive opportunity.
• Day-one medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities.
• Generous paid time off and holiday schedule (152 hours+ 8 holidays)
• Collaborative, mission-driven culture focused on improving patient outcomes worldwide.

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.

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