Senior QC Scientist - Program Management

Catalent; Harmans (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined career path

Diverse, inclusive culture

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Catalent's Harmans, MD facility seeks a Senior QC Scientist - Program Management to coordinate testing requirements between Quality Control and clients, ensuring timelines are met across internal and external labs.

The role collaborates with Project Management and other teams to establish testing processes, maintain schedules, and uphold quality standards in a GMP environment. Onsite work schedule is Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with 4–8 years in a QC environment.
• Strong knowledge of GMP, ICH, FDA, USP/EP standards.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication across cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency with MS Office, MS Project, and Smartsheet.
• Apply scientific, quality, and regulatory principles to support QC activities.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary QC liaison for clients, internal teams, and outsourced labs, aligning on requirements and timelines.
• Coordinate QC activities across PM, Process Development, Analytical Development, QC, and QA for GMP readiness.
• Manage internal and external testing execution, including method transfers and outsourced testing.
• Oversee sample management, reagents, and material inventories and logistics.
• Establish and coordinate stability programs with clients and internal teams.
• Create and maintain client sampling plans and testing schedules.
• Develop project trackers to monitor QC milestones and progress.
• Align manufacturing schedules with QC testing to ensure timely reporting.
• Communicate QC updates and project status to clients and stakeholders.

Skills

GMP & regulatory knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical problem-solving

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, Pharmacy, IT, or related discipline

Tools

Smartsheet

Microsoft Project

Excel

Job description

Senior QC Scientist - Program Management

About Site

Our FDA-licensed, state-of-the-art CGMP manufacturing facility for Gene Therapies is located on the Harmans/BWI campus. The campus, featuring two manufacturing facilities, is located 5 miles from the Baltimore Washington International (BWI) airport and 13 miles from our Baltimore location. The campus is close to Washington, DC's I-270 Technology Corridor, top universities, and government agencies.

The Harmans/BWI-1 EMA and FDA approved facility, at approximately 200,000 sq. ft., houses 10 CGMP manufacturing suites, fill/finish, central services, testing labs, and a warehouse.

The Harmans/BWI-2 facility, at approximately 145,000 sq. ft., is under development and will house 8 CGMP manufacturing suites and cold storage warehousing.

Both facilities support Phase 3 through commercial manufacturing of advanced therapeutic products including AAV and other viral vector-based therapies and vaccines.

Position Summary

We have an opportunity for a Senior QC Scientist - Program Management to join our team. This role serves as the key liaison between Quality Control and clients, ensuring testing requirements are met across internal and external laboratories. The position involves close collaboration with Project Management and other internal teams to establish and maintain testing processes. The successful candidate will play a vital role in coordinating activities, maintaining timelines, and ensuring quality standards are upheld.

Shift: Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm.

Location: Harmans, MD - BWI

100% Onsite

The Role

• Serve as the primary Quality Control (QC) liaison for clients, internal project teams, and outsourced testing laboratories, ensuring alignment on testing requirements, deliverables, and timelines.
• Coordinate QC activities across Project Management, Process Development, Analytical Development, Quality Control, and Quality Assurance to support GMP manufacturing readiness.
• Manage internal and external testing execution, including method transfers, outsourced testing support, and deliverable tracking.
• Partner with QC sample management and critical reagent teams to oversee sample, reagent, and material inventories, shipments, and logistics.
• Establish and coordinate stability programs with clients and internal stability teams.
• Generate, review, and maintain client sampling plans, ensuring accurate sample collection and testing schedules.
• Develop and maintain project trackers, monitoring QC milestones, deliverables, and testing progress for assigned clients.
• Align manufacturing schedules with QC testing activities to ensure timely testing and reporting.
• Communicate QC-related updates, testing results, and project status effectively to clients and internal stakeholders.
• Support a flexible, compliance-focused environment through participation in training, adherence to campaign‑specific requirements, and availability for occasional off‑hour or weekend activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

The Candidate

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, Pharmacy, Information Technology, or a related discipline, and 4‑8 years of experience working in a Quality Control environment (reduced experience may be considered with higher education in the same field).
• Strong working knowledge of GMP regulations, ICH guidelines, FDA requirements, USP/EP standards, and other applicable U.S. and EU regulatory expectations.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment, demonstrating strong organizational skills, responsiveness, sound judgment, and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively collaborate across cross‑functional teams, leadership, and external clients.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities with the ability to assess complex Quality Control issues and drive effective resolutions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Microsoft Project, and Smartsheet.
• Demonstrated ability to apply scientific, quality, and regulatory principles to support operational, compliance, and Quality Control activities.
• Highly detail‑oriented with a commitment to accuracy, follow‑through, and continuous improvement.

Preferred Skills & Background

• Project Management and Contract Manufacturing experience.

Pay

The anticipated salary range for this position in MD is $110,000 - $120,000 plus bonus.

The final salary offered to a successful candidate may vary and will depend on several factors, including but not limited to the type and length of experience within the job, type and length of experience within the industry, skillset, education, and business needs.

Catalent is a multi-state employer, and this salary range may not reflect positions that work in other states.

Why You Should Join Catalent

• Defined career path and annual performance review and feedback process.
• Diverse, inclusive culture.
• Potential for career growth on