Manager, Biochemical Analysis

Catalent; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined career path

Diverse and inclusive culture

Career growth opportunities

Paid time off

Holiday benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Catalent Kansas City is seeking a Manager, Biochemical Analysis to lead sub-teams of scientists, oversee analytical activities for biopharma product development under cGMP, and mentor staff. The role involves HR responsibilities, audits, and client interactions to ensure quality and timely delivery.

The candidate should have advanced degrees with substantial management experience and a strong background in biochemistry techniques. 100% onsite in Kansas City, MO with day shift expectations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of relevant experience in department-specific techniques; management experience preferred.
• Master’s degree with 3+ years of relevant experience and >1 year of management experience preferred.
• Doctorate with 2+ years of relevant experience and >1 year of management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage technical analysis, scheduling, and operational issue resolution.
• Oversee people management including coaching, performance reviews, and career development.
• Serve as technical expert and liaison between clients and Catalent teams.
• Handle HR activities: performance reviews, PTO approval, salary adjustments.
• Support client audits and communicate analytical activities under cGMP guidance.
• Provide expertise in techniques like compendial assays, HPLC/UPLC, UV-Vis, FTIR, DSC, electrophoresis.

Skills

People management

Leadership

Biochemistry knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Doctorate degree

Tools

HPLC/UPLC

Karl Fischer

UV-Vis

FTIR

DSC

Electrophoresis

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.

Manager, Biochemical Analysis Role

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 Manager, Biochemical Analysis to join our team. In this role, you will lead sub-teams of group leaders, scientists, and associate scientists, serving as a technical expert and key liaison between clients and internal teams. You will oversee analytical activities for biopharma product development under cGMP guidance, ensuring quality, compliance, and timely delivery. This position also involves mentoring, HR responsibilities, and supporting audits and client interactions.

Shift: Monday - Friday, Day Shift

Location: Kansas City, MO

100% Onsite

The Role

• Manage technical analysis, production scheduling, and resolve operational issues, escalating critical concerns when needed.
• Oversee people management, including coaching, performance management, and career development. Lead and develop high-performing teams, including group leaders, scientists, and associate scientists.
• Serve as technical expert on projects and act as liaison between clients and Catalent technical teams.
• Handle HR activities such as performance reviews, time entry approval, PTO approval, and salary adjustments.
• Support client audits and visits, and communicate with cross-functional teams on analytical activities for biopharma product development under cGMP guidance.
• Provide expertise in techniques such as compendial assays, Karl Fischer, UV-Vis, HPLC/UPLC methods, aggregation techniques, electrophoresis, FTIR, CD, fluorescence, DSC, and other technologies as required.
• Supervise method development, evaluation, transfers, verifications, qualifications, validations, stability studies, and ad hoc sample testing.
• Plan, prioritize, and execute analytical work in compliance with client contracts and technical agreements. Serve as backup or lead Project Technical Lead as needed.
• Manage computer system validation activities and ensure equipment compliance. Ensure adherence to cGMP practices and maintain data integrity and quality.
• Verify analytical data and ensure compliance with SOPs and safety legislation. Assist in project costing, timelines, and monitor budgets and revenue forecasts. Communicate effectively with clients, auditors, peers, and leadership to ensure smooth project execution.
• Coordinate training needs and maintain team engagement and growth culture. Support marketing and business development activities and stay updated on modern techniques.
• Identify and implement new technologies and model Catalent’s culture of quality, safety, and ethics.
• All other duties as assigned

The Candidate

• Bachelor’s degree with more than 5 years of relevant experience in department-specific techniques and over 2 years of management experience preferred, or based on performance at Catalent.
• Master’s degree with more than 3 years of relevant experience in department-specific techniques and over 1 year of management experience preferred, or based on performance at Catalent.
• Doctorate degree with more than 2 years of relevant experience in department-specific techniques and over 1 year of management experience preferred, or based on performance at Catalent.
• 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

• Strong knowledge of principles, theories, and concepts in Biology, Chemistry, or Biochemistry, and broad understanding of related disciplines.
• In-depth expertise in instrumentation, theory, data interpretation, and applications in at least one technical area, with ability to assess new technologies and their impact on Catalent offerings.
• Experience in drug development and lifecycle support, with ability to develop strategies to meet regulatory milestones.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to explain complex technical information to non-technical audiences.

Why You Should Join Catalent

• Defined career path with annual performance reviews and feedback process.
• Diverse and inclusive culture.
• Opportunities for career growth within an organization dedicated to improving lives.
• Competitive paid time off plus 8 paid holidays.
• Community engagement and green initiatives.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits effective from day one.
• Tuition reimbursement program.

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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