Senior Program Manager - Program Management

Catalent; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined career path

Generous 401(k) match

Medical, dental and vision benefits

Job summary

A leading biotechnology firm in Madison, WI, is seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead complex client projects in biologics. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of project management experience and a strong educational background in Science or Engineering. Key responsibilities include overseeing project timelines, managing client relationships, and ensuring high-quality deliverables. This position offers a collaborative work environment with significant career development opportunities and generous benefits including PTO and health coverage.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in project management or pharmaceutical industry.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Experience working across multiple sites or managing commercial programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional client projects ensuring timely deliverables.
• Manage client contracts effectively and provide progress reports.
• Applies sound project management practices and coaches others.

Skills

Project management

Collaboration

Leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Education

B.S. in Science or Engineering

Advanced degree (M.S., M.B.A., Ph.D.)

Tools

PMP or PM certification

Biologics Fermentation knowledge

Job description

Position Summary

• Work Schedule: M-F 8am-5pm
• 100% on-site

Working for Catalent Biologics is an opportunity to join an entrepreneurial team. Catalent Biologics is making significant investments in people and capabilities. This is a unique opportunity to join a small, fast‑growing business, backed by a global public company. People joining our team will have the opportunity for career development as our business continues to grow and expand. Catalent‑Madison employees are helping to improve future patient outcomes by working on products that are designed to treat COVID‑19, cancer, various autoimmune, fibrotic and blood disorders, HIV, diabetes, heart and lung diseases as well as Alzheimer’s.

Senior Program Manager – Program Management

The Senior Program Manager (SPM) will lead multiple complex client Process Development and GMP Manufacturing projects. The SPM is responsible for managing the client contract and will use organizational, collaboration, influencing and leadership skills to initiate, plan, execute and monitor client projects. The SPM will lead cross‑functional, cross‑site project teams and partner with internal business and technical leadership together with subject‑matter experts to deliver project results in an efficient manner consistent with client expectations.

The Role

• Delivers on assigned program objectives within agreed‑upon time, budget, scope and quality.
• Applies sound project management practices within assigned projects and coaches others in the same.
• Demonstrated ability to recognize priority tasks and balance multiple changing priorities both for self and program teams.
• Manages cross‑functional, multi‑site project teams, and contributes to best practices of such.
• Develops and manages the overall project plan and schedule, including tech transfer.
• Maintains open, collaborative and solution‑focused communication with clients and provides periodic updates and progress reports.
• Monitors progress of assigned programs to ensure on‑time milestone and budget completion while ensuring high‑quality deliverables are provided to the client.
• Troubleshoots problems with minimal assistance. Consistently seeks and promotes innovative solutions or approaches to problem solving, from a technical and functional viewpoint in a highly flexible and interactive manner as scientific data reveals new information or requirements evolve or change.
• Works to continue to develop project management competencies across the company while strengthening the support capabilities of Program Management.
• Effectively negotiates to settle differences and maintain positive relationships with external and internal clients.
• Other duties as assigned.

The Candidate

• B.S. in Science or Engineering, or equivalent combination of education and experience required. Advanced degree (M.S., M.B.A., Ph.D.) is preferred.
• Approximately 7+ years direct experience in project management and/or pharmaceutical industry.
• PMP or PM 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, Pharma preferred.
• Experience working across Catalent sites preferred.
• Experience managing commercial programs preferred.

Why you should join Catalent

• Defined career path and annual performance review and feedback process
• Diverse, inclusive culture
• Positive working environment focusing on continually improving processes to remain innovative
• Potential for career growth on an expanding team within an organization dedicated to preserving and bettering lives
• 152 hours of PTO + 8 paid holidays
• Generous 401(k) match
• Medical, dental and vision benefits effective day one of employment
• Tuition reimbursement – let us help you finish your degree or start a new one!

Catalent is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veterans. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, you may submit your request by e‑mail with the job number, title and location to [e-mail]. This option is reserved for individuals who require accommodation due to a disability.

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