Program Manager II - Program Management

Catalent Pharma Solutions; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

8 holidays

Medical benefits from day one

Tuition reimbursement

Dental & Vision

Job summary

Catalent is seeking a Program Manager II at our Madison, WI site to lead cross‑functional, multi‑site programs in a fast‑paced biologics environment, ensuring on‑time, on‑budget delivery and high‑quality outcomes.

With 5+ years in project management or pharma and a BS in science or engineering (advanced degree preferred), you will collaborate with clients and internal teams to drive program success and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in science or engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Advanced degree (MS, MBA, PhD) preferred.
• ~5+ years in project management and/or pharma industry.
• PM certification or coursework preferred.
• Experience with biologics fermentation, cell culture, purification, and analytics preferred.
• Experience in biologics/pharma/biotech preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver assigned program objectives on time, budget, scope, and quality.
• Manage cross-functional, multi-site project teams with clients.
• Monitor progress and drive program success through collaboration and leadership.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Science or Engineering

Advanced degree preferred (MS/MBA/PhD)

Tools

PM Certification (PMP)

Job description

Program Manager II – Program Management
Position Summary: Shift: M-F 8am-5pm Location: Madison, WI 100% Onsite

Catalent’s Madison, Wisconsin site is a state‑of‑the‑art biologics development and manufacturing facility supporting customers from research through early‑ and mid‑stage clinical production. Located at 726 Heartland Trail in Madison, the approximately 102,700‑square‑foot GMP facility specializes in mammalian cell line engineering, drug substance biomanufacturing, and biopharmaceutical development, utilizing flexible single‑use systems to enable rapid scale‑up and customization. The site is home to Catalent’s proprietary GPEx® and GPEx® Lightning technologies, which are used to generate high‑yielding mammalian cell lines for biologic therapies, and supports production scales ranging from 50 to 4,000 liters for clinical manufacturing. Following a $45 million expansion announced in 2025, the Madison site has significantly increased capacity, added new equipment, and created approximately 200 highly skilled biohealth jobs, further strengthening its role within Catalent’s global biologics network and Wisconsin’s growing life sciences ecosystem.

Program Manager II Responsibilities

• This role is responsible for delivering assigned program objectives within agreed time, budget, scope, and quality.
• The position involves managing cross‑functional, multi‑site project teams and maintaining open, solution‑focused communication with clients.
• The successful candidate will monitor progress, ensure high‑quality deliverables, and drive program success through collaboration and leadership.

Candidate Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Science or Engineering, or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Advanced degree (Master of Science, Master of Business Administration, Doctor of Philosophy) is preferred.
• Approximately 5+ years of direct experience in project management and/or the pharmaceutical industry.
• Project Management Professional or Project Management certification or coursework preferred.
• Working knowledge of biologics fermentation, cell culture, purification, and analytics preferred.
• Professional experience in a related field such as biologics, biotechnology, or pharmaceuticals preferred.

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 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.

Equal Opportunity & Diversity

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

Information received will be processed by a U.S. Catalent employee and then routed to a local recruiter who will provide assistance to ensure appropriate consideration in the application or hiring process.

Accommodations

If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, you may submit your request by sending an email, and confirming your request for an accommodation and include the job number, title and location to [e-mail]. This option is reserved for individuals who require accommodation due to a disability.

Legal Notices

Volunteer Work Disclosure: Applicants for employment in Massachusetts may include in their employment history any verified work performed on a volunteer basis.

Massachusetts Lie Detector Test Notice: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law may be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Consistent with Massachusetts law, Catalent does not require or administer lie detector tests as a condition of employment or continued employment.

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.