Manager, Facilities

Catalent Pharma Solutions; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Competitive PTO and holidays

Job summary

Catalent is seeking a Manager, Facilities at its Philadelphia, PA site, a 100% onsite role Mon–Fri 8:00am–5:00pm. You will oversee the Facilities Department, ensure compliance, and maintain safe operations across the campus, including alarm response and preventive maintenance.

You will lead a team, coordinate with stakeholders, and manage HVAC, environmental monitoring, and emergency power systems in a GMP environment. Join Catalent’s global team driving clinical supply excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree preferred with 5 years of supervisory/managerial experience, or Associate degree with 10+ years and 3 years supervisory/managerial experience
• Leadership experience at Catalent may count in place of external experience
• Strong contractor and vendor management skills are preferred

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and supervise alarm response processes including off-hours response
• Monitor and maintain safe conditions during extreme weather across the campus
• Directly manage assigned personnel including scheduling, coaching, and performance appraisals
• Oversee maintenance of buildings, equipment, HVAC, environmental monitoring, and emergency generators
• Develop and administer Preventive Maintenance programs for facilities and equipment
• Enforce SOPs, regulations, and safety policies
• Communicate facilities issues to stakeholders in a timely, thorough manner
• Interface with all levels to assess site needs for space, systems, repairs, or cleaning
• Support other duties as assigned

Skills

Leadership experience

Contractor management

Vendor management

Education

BS/BA degree preferred

Job description

Manager, Facilities

Catalent’s Philadelphia, Pennsylvania site serves as the company’s North American Center of Excellence for clinical supply packaging, delivering comprehensive, end‑to‑end support for global clinical trials across multiple therapeutic modalities. The site provides integrated services including direct comparator sourcing, blinding and manufacturing, primary and secondary packaging, storage and distribution, and clinical returns management, enabling efficient and compliant trial execution. It also plays a growing role in supporting biologic as well as cell and gene therapy programs, with enhanced cold‑chain and cryogenic handling capabilities designed to meet the complex requirements of advanced therapies. As a critical hub within Catalent’s global clinical supply network, the Philadelphia site helps sponsors accelerate development timelines while maintaining the highest standards of quality, flexibility, and regulatory compliance.

Our Philadelphia site is located in the Bensalem/Northeast Philadelphia area.

Position Summary

We have an opportunity for a Manager, Facilities to join our team. This role is responsible for managing all aspects of the Facilities and Facilities Department, including Business Continuity, 24-hour environmental control and monitoring, Preventative Maintenance, and Calibration. The position ensures compliance, operational stability, and maintenance of all areas and systems that support the site’s operations. You will play a key role in maintaining a safe and efficient environment for our teams and clients.

Shift: Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm
Location: Philadelphia, PA
100% Onsite

The Role

• Develop, maintain, and execute processes for alarm response, including effective off-hours responses to alarms, emergencies, and critical events to minimize drug product impact
• Monitor and maintain safe conditions across the campus during extreme weather conditions
• Directly manage assigned personnel, including scheduling, coaching, directing, and performance appraisals
• Oversee operations to repair and maintain buildings, equipment, and systems such as HVAC systems, environmental monitoring, and emergency generators
• Develop and administer Preventive Maintenance programs for buildings, equipment, and support systems
• Supervise and enforce Standard Operating Procedures, regulations, and safety policies
• Ensure timely and thorough communication of Facilities-related issues to all stakeholders
• Interface regularly with all levels of the organization to assess site needs for space, support systems, repairs, maintenance, or cleaning
• All other duties as assigned

The Candidate

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree is preferred with 5 years of experience in a related environment as a supervisor or manager OR Associate Degree with 10+ years of related experience and 3 years of experience as a supervisor or manager
• On an average day, ability to stand up to five hours; walk up to three hours; sit up to eight hours; use hands to handle or feel up to eight hours; reach with hands and arms up to six hours; climb or balance up to one hour; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl up to one hour; talk or hear up to eight hours; taste or smell up to eight hours; lift up to 25lbs. pounds frequently; and clearly see and focus on objects and color at close and far distances with good depth perception
• 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

• Previous work experience in supporting the development and manufacturing, or packaging for clinical or commercial drug products or combination products
• Previous experience in a Good Manufacturing Practice environment
• Strong contractor and vendor management skills

Why You Should Join Catalent

• Defined career path with annual performance reviews and feedback process
• Diverse and inclusive culture
• Potential for career growth on an expanding team within an organization dedicated to preserving and improving lives
• Competitive paid time off plus 8 paid holidays
• Community engagement and green initiatives
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits effective on 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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