Onsite Client‑Facing Project Manager, Biotech

Catalent; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive PTO

10 paid holidays

Benefits from day one

Tuition reimbursement

Site-based engagement activities

Job summary

Catalent’s San Diego site is seeking a Project Manager to lead client projects from initiation to completion. You will ensure timelines, maintain client relationships, and support internal teams to deliver high-quality results. The role is 100% onsite in San Diego, CA, with a Monday–Friday schedule.

Key duties include establishing timelines, leading client meetings, and forecasting billing milestones. You will drive opportunities, review proposals, and mentor new staff in project management best

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Arts or Science required; degree in a scientific field preferred.
• 3+ years in an industry or scientific environment.
• 1+ year in a client-facing position (project management role preferred).
• Technological proficiency with PCs, Microsoft Office, and the Internet.
• Advanced proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Smartsheet, and Microsoft Project.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects, including key accounts, across multiple business lines or sites as assigned.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients and address questions and observations.
• Establish project timelines, monitor actions, and ensure milestones are achieved.
• Organize and lead meetings with clients and internal teams, set agendas, and provide meeting minutes.
• Notify milestone completions and forecast accurate project phase completion dates for billing.
• Assist sales team with scope definition for resupply and new business opportunities.

Skills

Project management

Client-facing

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree (Arts or Science)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Smartsheet

Microsoft Project

Job description

Catalent’s San Diego site is seeking a Project Manager to lead client projects from initiation to completion. You will ensure timelines, maintain client relationships, and support internal teams to deliver high-quality results. The role is 100% onsite in San Diego, CA, with a Monday–Friday schedule.

Key duties include establishing timelines, leading client meetings, and forecasting billing milestones. You will drive opportunities, review proposals, and mentor new staff in project management best