Supervisor, Quality Assurance

Catalent Pharma Solutions LLC; Winchester (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive PTO and holidays

Medical, dental, Vision benefits from

Tuition reimbursement

Career development programs

Job summary

Catalent, Inc. in Winchester, KY is seeking a Supervisor, Quality Assurance to lead the QA team and ensure compliance with cGMP, batch release, change control, and regulatory inspections.

The role emphasizes investigations, CAPA, SOPs, training, and cross‑functional collaboration to uphold the highest quality standards. The position involves supervising QA associates, participating in FDA inspections, and maintaining robust quality systems in a 100% onsite environment with standard Monday–Friday

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree with 2+ years of related work experience; OR Associate Degree with 3+ years; OR High School Diploma/GED with 4+ years.
• Batch review and cGMP experience totaling 2+ years.
• Strong analytical and investigative skills.
• Proficient in English verbal and written communication.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Access.
• Leadership experience at Catalent may be considered in place of external experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure Quality systems comply with procedures and industry standards including Annual Product Reviews, Complaints, Investigations, CAPAs, and Training.
• Supervise the Quality Assurance Associates.
• Participate in Regulatory (FDA) inspections and customer audits.
• Author and maintain SOPs defining Quality Systems.
• Facilitate investigations and root-cause analysis for deviations.
• Manage documentation of CAPA commitments and related trending processes.
• Serve as QA liaison to other departments, customers, and regulators.
• Operate TrackWise, Documentum, and other quality software.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Investigations

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

cGMP experience

Tools

TrackWise

Documentum

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Access

Job description

About Site

Catalent’s Winchester, KY site is the company’s flagship U.S. manufacturing location for large‑scale oral solid dose forms, operating from a 180,000‑square‑foot facility with fully integrated development and analytical services. The site specializes in complex and controlled‑release oral dose technologies, supporting product development, technology transfer, and commercial manufacturing across pharmaceutical and consumer health programs. Winchester has a long commercial manufacturing track record, having launched 100+ products and producing billions of tablets and capsules annually, making it a critical site within Catalent’s oral dose network.

Position Summary

We have an opportunity for a Supervisor, Quality Assurance to join our team at the Winchester, KY site. This role provides leadership and supervision within the Quality Assurance function, ensuring compliance with Quality Systems, Finished Product Batch Release, and Change Control. The position supports regulatory inspections, customer audits, and continuous improvement initiatives. It’s a great opportunity to contribute to a high‑performing team dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of quality and compliance.

Shift: Monday-Friday, 2 PM - 10:30 PM

Location: Winchester, KY 100% Onsite

The Role

• Ensure Quality systems comply with corporate and site procedures as well as industry standards, including Annual Product Reviews, Complaints, Investigations, Corrective and Preventive Actions, and Training.
• Supervise the Quality Assurance Associates.
• Participate in Regulatory (FDA) Inspections and Customer Audits.
• Author and maintain detailed Standard Operating Procedures defining Winchester’s Quality Systems.
• Facilitate Investigations, root cause analysis, Complaints process, and Annual Product Review process.
• Manage and track documentation of Corrective and Preventive Action commitments and related trending processes.
• Recommend process changes based on trends from CAPA, Complaints, and Annual Product Reviews.
• Serve as the Quality department liaison and subject matter expert to other departments, customers, and regulatory representatives.
• Act as subject matter expert in TrackWise, Documentum, and other Quality software platforms.
• Communicate and implement Human Resources policies within the department.
• Maintain documentation related to employee performance and timekeeping, and administer discipline as appropriate in coordination with Human Resources.
• Ensure adherence to quality standards governed by current Good Manufacturing Practices, company Quality Policies, and site Standard Operating Procedures.
• Propose, implement, and enforce quality improvements.
• Perform other duties as required.

Physical Requirements

Individual may be required to sit for an extended period of time. Specific vision requirements include reading of written documents and frequent use of computer monitor. Sustained sitting at desk or workstation with use of phones, computers, and other office equipment required for the position. Static stance/standing as required. File/folder storage with non‑repetitive light weight lifting, reaching, and forward bending as necessary. Infrequent overhead lifting less than or equal to 15 lbs with the ability to lift up to 35 lbs and push/pull 40 lbs.

The Candidate Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree with 2+ years of related work experience; OR Associate Degree with 3+ years of related work experience; OR High School Diploma/GED with 4+ years of related work experience.
• Batch review and cGMP experience totaling 2+ years.
• Strong analytical and investigative skills.
• Proficient in English verbal and written communication skills to convey and receive ideas and instructions within and outside the organization.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Access.
• Demonstrable leadership experience at Catalent (including but not limited to participation in Catalent‑sponsored leadership programs such as NGGL, GOLD, LEAD Now, GM Excellence, and GROW) may be considered in place of external experience.

Preferred Skills & Background

• Prior supervisory or management experience (will immediately have 5 reports).
• TrackWise Quality Management System experience.
• Strong technical writing skills for investigations, deviations, Corrective and Preventive Actions, and root cause analysis.
• Bachelor’s degree in Life Science.

Why You Should Join Catalent

• Competitive Paid Time Off plus 8 paid holidays.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits effective day one of employment.
• Tuition Reimbursement – support to complete or earn a new degree.
• Site‑based Employee Engagement activities such as NCAA Basketball Brackets, Golf Scrambles, Annual Onsite Pet Adoption Events, and Mentorship Partnerships with Local Schools.
• Employee Resource Groups focusing on Diversity and Inclusion.
• Environmentally friendly community engagement initiatives, including Adopt‑a‑Highway Clean‑up participation.
• Defined career path with annual performance reviews and growth potential within an organization dedicated to improving lives.
• WellHub program promoting physical and mental wellness.
• Perkspot offering exclusive discounts from over 900 merchants across various categories.

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 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 sending an email, and confirming your request for an accommodation and include the job number, title and location to [e-mail].

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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.