Onsite Biochemical Analysis Manager – Lead Biopharma

Catalent; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Competitive PTO and holidays

Job summary

Catalent in Kansas City, MO is seeking a Manager, Biochemical Analysis to lead sub-teams of scientists and associate scientists. You will oversee analytical activities for biopharma product development under cGMP guidance, ensuring quality, compliance, and timely delivery.

You will mentor staff, handle HR processes, support audits, and coordinate with clients and internal teams on analytical methods such as HPLC/UPLC, Karl Fischer, UV-Vis, and other techniques.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience within Catalent or similar settings is valued.
• Strong knowledge of Biology, Chemistry, or Biochemistry principles.
• Experience with analytical instrumentation and data interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Manage technical analysis, production scheduling, and resolve operational issues; escalate critical concerns when needed.
• Oversee people management including coaching, performance reviews, and career development.
• Serve as technical expert on projects and liaise between clients and Catalent teams.
• Handle HR activities such as time entry, PTO approvals, and salary decisions.
• Support client audits and communicate analytical activities under cGMP guidance.
• Provide expertise in routines like Karl Fischer, UV-Vis, HPLC/UPLC, and related techniques.
• Supervise method development, transfers, validations, and stability studies.
• Plan, prioritize, and execute analytical work; act as backup or lead Project Technical Lead.
• Manage computer system validation and ensure equipment compliance.
• Verify data, ensure SOP compliance, and assist with project costing and timelines.
• Coordinate training and maintain team engagement; support marketing activities.
• Identify new technologies and model Catalent’s quality, safety, and ethics.

Skills

Leadership

Biotechnology

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

GMP knowledge

Mentoring

cGMP

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry/related

Master's degree in Biochemistry or related

PhD in Biochemistry or related

Tools

HPLC/UPLC

Karl Fischer

UV-Vis

FTIR

DSC

Job description

Catalent in Kansas City, MO is seeking a Manager, Biochemical Analysis to lead sub-teams of scientists and associate scientists. You will oversee analytical activities for biopharma product development under cGMP guidance, ensuring quality, compliance, and timely delivery.

You will mentor staff, handle HR processes, support audits, and coordinate with clients and internal teams on analytical methods such as HPLC/UPLC, Karl Fischer, UV-Vis, and other techniques.