Manager, Molecular & Cellular Biology

Catalent Pharma Solutions; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401K

PTO 152 hours + 8 holidays

Dynamic, fast-paced environment

Continuous Improvement processes

Job summary

Catalent, Inc. is a leading global CDMO delivering development, manufacturing, and supply solutions for pharma, biotech, and consumer health.

This on-site role supports molecular and cellular biology analytical work on a Monday–Friday schedule, with standard business hours. The candidate will lead method development, compliance, and cross-functional collaboration, mentoring leaders, reviewing performance, and ensuring GMP adherence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of relevant experience and 2+ years of management.
• Broad knowledge of biology, chemistry, biochemistry and related disciplines.
• Experience with instrumentation, data interpretation, and technical applications.
• Ability to lead discussions with customers and drive resolutions.

Responsibilities

• Provide project leadership on analytical method development and validation.
• Mentor group leaders and coordinate cross-functional teams.
• Oversee cGMP compliance and regulatory activities.
• Manage project timelines and budgets.
• Communicate with clients and auditors to ensure quality.

Skills

Technical leadership

Biology knowledge

Data interpretation

Regulatory knowledge

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Analytical instruments

cGMP knowledge

Job description

Job Description Manager, Molecular & Cellular Biology

Position Summary

Shift: Monday – Friday 8am – 4:30pm 100% on-site

Catalent, Inc. is a leading global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) whose mission is to develop, manufacture, and supply products that help people live better and healthier lives. Catalent is dedicated to delivering unparalleled service to pharma, biotech, and consumer health customers, supporting product development, launch, and full life‑cycle supply. With time-tested experience in development sciences, delivery technologies, and multi-modality manufacturing, Catalent supports the acceleration of development programs and the launch of more than a hundred new products every year. Powered by thousands of scientists and technicians and the latest technology platforms at more than 40 global sites, Catalent supplies billions of doses of life‑enhancing and life‑saving treatments for patients annually.

Responsibilities

• Serve as technical experts on projects, act as liaison between client and Catalent technical team
• Coaching and mentoring group leaders
• HR activities (e.g., performance reviews, time entry approval, PTO approval, salary adjustments, etc.)
• Supporting client audits/visits
• Communicating with cross‑functional teams on analytical activities for biopharma product development under cGMP regulatory guidance for large molecules/biologics product development
• Supervise and manage various method development, method evaluation/feasibility, method transfers, method verifications, qualifications and validations, stability study and adhoc sample testing in Molecular and Cellular Biology
• Plan, prioritize, organize, and execute the conduct of analytical work within the Molecular and Cellular Biology Laboratory in accordance with the requirements of the client contract and/or technical agreement
• Serve as backup Project Technical Lead and could also serve as Technical Lead on projects pertaining to Molecular and Cellular Biology
• Manage and lead computer system validation activities, as required
• Ensure various instruments/equipment in the group are in compliant status
• Ensure cGMP practices are implemented and followed by the group and self
• Assure the integrity and quality of analytical data produced by ensuring staff are adhering to all relevant in-house and client SOPs and methodologies and following the requirements of GMP
• Monitor and manage projects and maintain project timelines and budget
• Communicate effectively with clients, auditors, peers, and directors to facilitate the smooth conduct of project activities

Candidate

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree with > 5 years of relevant experience in department specific techniques with > 2 years of management experience
• Applies knowledge of the principles, theories, and concepts applicable to a wide range of work in a discipline (e.g., Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry) and broad knowledge of principles and concepts in other disciplines
• In‑depth knowledge in instrumentation, theory, data interpretation and applications in at least one technical area
• Can assess new technologies and their impact on Catalent offerings
• Experienced in most aspects of drug development and lifecycle support, and able to develop useful strategies and tactics to meet regulatory milestones
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills with internal and external customers, colleagues, and supervisor
• Ability to communicate complex technical information to non‑technical audiences
• Able to lead difficult discussions with customers and drive the to an acceptable resolution

Why you should join Catalent:

• Competitive medical benefits and 401K
• 152 hours PTO + 8 Paid Holidays
• Dynamic, fast‑paced work environment
• Opportunity to work on Continuous Improvement Processes

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 counting on us. Join us in making a difference. personal initiative. dynamic pace. meaning work. Visit Catalent Careers to explore career opportunities.

Catalent is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veterans.

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