Manager, Central Services

Catalent; Harmans (MD); On-site; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid time off & holidays

Job summary

Catalent is seeking a capable Manager, Central Services to lead GMP manufacturing operations for buffer and media preparation at our Harmans, MD site. You will plan production, oversee start-ups and changeovers, and drive efficiency and compliance while guiding a team of professionals.

The role requires strong leadership, cGMP expertise, and commitment to safety, with collaboration across internal teams to ensure batch success and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 8+ years of related experience or Associate’s Degree with 10+ years of related experience.
• 6+ years manufacturing experience in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry.
• Proficient understanding of FDA cGMP regulations.
• 4 years of direct or progressive people leadership experience.
• Strong scientific/technical expertise with equipment knowledge.
• Committed to safety and compliant operations.
• Quality systems knowledge, right-first-time focus.
• Excellent documentation and computer skills (SOPs, deviations, reports).
• Catalent leadership program experience may substitute external experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage buffer and media weigh/dispense/production suites, clean/sterile assembly prep, and material sampling.
• Drive design, acquisition, and implementation of new buffer/media prep technologies.
• Assist with transfer of new buffers/media formulations with GMP Operations and Development labs.
• Supervise cGMP suite cleaning, waste removal, stocking, and material movement within suites.
• Supervise production staff training and hands-on operation for various batches.
• Coordinate change-over activities; own maintenance, calibration, and validation of equipment/suites.
• Prepare/revise master batch records, SOPs, deviations, and close-out cGMP documents.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and deviations; report and resolve deviations and change controls.

Skills

Leadership

cGMP knowledge

FDA regulations

Cross-functional collaboration

Documentation

Safety orientation

Problem solving

People leadership

Shift adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Associate’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About Site

Our FDA-licensed, state-of-the‑art CGMP manufacturing facility for Gene Therapies is located on the Harmans/BWI campus. The campus, featuring two manufacturing facilities is located 5 miles from the Baltimore Washington International (BWI) airport and 13 miles from our Baltimore location. The campus is close to Washington, DC’s I-270 Technology Corridor, top universities, and government agencies.

About Site

Our FDA-licensed, state-of-the‑art CGMP manufacturing facility for Gene Therapies is located on the Harmans/BWI campus. The campus, featuring two manufacturing facilities is located 5 miles from the Baltimore Washington International (BWI) airport and 13 miles from our Baltimore location. The campus is close to Washington, DC’s I-270 Technology Corridor, top universities, and government agencies.

The Harmans/BWI-1 EMA and FDA approved facility, at approximately 200,000 sq. ft., houses 10 CGMP manufacturing suites, fill/finish, central services, testing labs, and a warehouse.

The Harmans/BWI-2 facility, at approximately 145,000 sq. ft., is under development and will house 8 CGMP manufacturing suites and cold storage warehousing.

Both facilities support Phase 3 through commercial manufacturing of advanced therapeutic products including AAV and other viral vector-based therapies and vaccines.

Position Summary

We have an opportunity for a Manager, Central Services to join our team. This role leads a team of professionals and oversees GMP manufacturing processes for buffer and media preparation. You will plan and manage production operations, including start-up and product changeover activities, while supporting both daily tasks and long‑term projects. This position plays a key role in ensuring process optimization, efficiency, and compliance with industry standards.

Shift: Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm

Location: Harmans, MD - BWI

100% Onsite

The Role

• Manage buffer and media weigh/dispense/production suites, clean/sterile assembly preparation, raw material sampling and dispensing.
• Drive the design, acquisition, and implementation of new technologies for buffer and media preparation.
• Assist with the transfer of new buffers and media formulations working with GMP Operations and Development laboratory personnel.
• Provide overall supervision for cGMP suite cleaning, waste removal, stocking of consumables, and movement of raw materials and solutions within the suites.
• Provide direct supervision, training, and hands‑on support of production staff in equipment operation for preclinical, clinical, and commercial batches.
• Coordinate and supervise department change‑over activities and serve as equipment and suite owner for maintenance, calibration, and validation.
• Coordinate preparation/revision of master batch records, SOPs, and review/close‑out all cGMP documents, including deviations for each campaign.
• Assist in troubleshooting equipment issues and batch/material deviations, and provide timely reporting and resolution of process/product deviations and change controls.
• Ensure adherence to cGMP guidelines, industry safety standards, and OSHA guidelines.
• Interact cross‑functionally with internal and external teams to support successful batch production.
• Recruit, train, and develop staff, ensuring training in cGMPs, process knowledge, equipment operation, and regulations.
• Partner with Sr. Director to strategize plans for resource optimization and operational goals.
• Build effective teams and drive engagement to create a culture of excellence.
• Ensure quality culture through continuous pursuit of right first‑time performance.
• Other duties as assigned.

The Candidate

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree with 8+ years of directly related experience OR Associate’s Degree with 10+ years of directly related experience.
• 6+ years prior manufacturing experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry with demonstrated high performance.
• Proficient understanding of FDA cGMP regulations.
• 4 years of direct or progressive people leadership experience.
• Strong scientific and technical expertise with the ability to apply principles to solve production and operational challenges while demonstrating a solid understanding of equipment function and application.
• Committed to safety, consistently promoting safe behaviors and identifying potential hazards or unsafe conditions.
• Thorough knowledge of quality systems in regulated environments, with a focus on compliance, right‑first‑time execution, and continuous improvement.
• Excellent documentation and computer skills, including experience with SOPs, SMPs, deviations, summary reports, and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Collaborative team player who builds strong cross‑functional relationships while actively pursuing new skills, training, and equipment knowledge.
• Ability to work a set shift with occasional overtime as required.
• 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.

Pay

The anticipated salary range for this position in MD is $135,000 – $165,000 Plus Bonus. The final salary offered to a successful candidate may vary, and will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to: the type and length of experience within the job, type and length of experience within the industry, skillset, education, business needs, etc. Catalent is a multi‑state employer, and this salary range may not reflect positions that work in other states.

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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