Sr Program Manager

Catalent; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 160,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Paid time off

8 holidays

Benefits from day one

Job summary

Catalent's Princeton, New Jersey site is a key part of the company's cell therapy network, supporting CGMP manufacturing for autologous and allogeneic therapies. The Sr Program Manager will lead cross-functional teams, manage investigations and CAPAs, and ensure milestones are met with a solutions-oriented mindset in a dynamic environment.

The role requires strong project management, regulatory alignment, and site-level quality system expertise to drive continuous improvement and successful

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Science or Engineering or equivalent required; advanced degree preferred.
• 7+ years of project management experience in pharma or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee Deviation, CAPA, and Change Control programs to ensure compliance.
• Manage investigations, CAPAs, and change controls lifecycle including RCA and effectiveness checks.
• Serve as site SME for Quality Systems, providing guidance and training.
• Monitor quality metrics, drive process improvements, and lead governance forums.
• Support regulatory inspections, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Project management

CAPA

Deviations

Change control

Regulatory compliance

Quality systems

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor of Science in Science or Engineering

Advanced degree (MS/MBA/PhD) preferred

Job description

Position Summary

• Shift: M-F 8am-5pm
• Location: Princeton, NJ
• 100% Onsite

Catalent’s Princeton, New Jersey site is a key part of the company’s cell therapy network and serves as a U.S. commercial manufacturing facility for autologous and allogeneic cell therapies. The site is equipped to support the full product lifecycle, including late-stage clinical development, process characterization, and commercial-scale CGMP manufacturing across a wide range of cell types. With flexible cleanroom suites, quality control laboratories, and an experienced technical team focused on scalable, single-use manufacturing approaches, the Princeton site enables reliable production and supply of advanced cell-based therapies. As part of Catalent’s global Cell & Gene Therapy organization, the Princeton facility plays a strategic role in helping partners advance complex, personalized medicines toward commercialization.

We have an opportunity for a Sr Program Manager to join our team and deliver on program objectives within agreed timelines, budgets, and quality standards. In this role, you will apply strong project management practices and lead cross‑functional teams to achieve success. You will maintain open communication with clients, provide updates, and ensure milestones are met. This position requires a solutions‑oriented mindset and the ability to adapt in a dynamic environment.

The Role

• Lead and oversee Deviation, CAPA, and Change Control programs to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, quality standards, and customer expectations.
• Manage the full lifecycle of investigations, CAPAs, and change controls, including risk assessments, root cause analysis, impact evaluations, and effectiveness checks.
• Serve as the site Subject Matter Expert for Quality Systems, providing guidance, training, and support on compliance, investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Monitor quality metrics and trends, drive process improvements, and lead cross‑functional governance forums to ensure accountability and timely resolution of issues.
• Support regulatory inspections, customer audits, and internal audits while fostering a culture of quality, compliance, and operational excellence.

The 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 7+ years of direct experience in project management and/or 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 Pharma preferred.
• Experience working across Catalent sites preferred.
• Experience managing commercial programs preferred.

Preferred Skills & Background

• 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 Pharma preferred.
• Experience working across Catalent sites preferred.
• Experience managing commercial programs preferred.

Pay

The anticipated salary range for this position in NJ is $160,000 - $170,000 Plus Bonus. The final salary offered to a successful candidate may vary, and will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to: the type and length of experience within the job, type and length of experience within the industry, skillset, education, business needs, etc. 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 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.

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

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