Group Leader, Small Molecule Analytical Chemistry

Group Leader, Small Molecule Analytical Chemistry

Position Summary

• Shift: Monday – Friday 8am-5pm
• 100% on-site

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.

The Group Leader, Small Molecule Analytical Chemistry supervises and coordinates activities of a team of Scientists, Senior Scientists and/or Associates within the Small Molecule Analytical Chemistry Department. The main activities will be to provide and report data, as required by project contracts within the Small Molecule Analytical Chemistry Department.  The data may be used for submission in Regulatory packages, release and stability testing of clinical and animal trial dose forms and in support of development projects. 

The role:

• To plan, prioritize, organize and execute the conduct of analytical work in accordance with the requirements of the client contract and/or technical agreement.
• To oversee projects, maintain project timelines and budget, and to serve as Project Technical Lead.
• To assist in production of costing and timelines for client projects, and to report revenue forecasts on a regular basis.
• To ensure that safe working practices are adopted in the laboratory and to comply with in-house SOPs and other safety legislation.
• To communicate effectively with both internal and external customers, peers and supervising managers to facilitate the smooth conduct of project activities along with establishing and maintaining technical communications with other corporate groups.
• To maintain awareness of modern techniques and their application to Pharmaceutical Sciences activities, and if necessary, perform testing.
• To ensure that appraisals and performance reviews are carried out in accordance with company policy. Identify training needs of subordinates through discussion and with reference to the core competencies.
• To assure the integrity and quality of analytical data produced by ensuring staff are adhering to all relevant in-house and client SOPs and methodologies and following the requirements of GMP.
• To perform technical review of analytical data in accordance with in-house SOPs.

The candidate:

• Bachelor’s Degree in chemistry or closely related physical science is required.
• 11+ years related technical work experience preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant leadership experience, which may include mentorship rather than direct supervisory role.
• Advanced project management skills are routinely practiced for multiple concurrent projects of moderate to high complexity
• Experienced in most aspects of drug development and lifecycle support, and able to develop useful strategies and tactics to meet regulatory milestones
• Has substantial breadth/depth of technical acumen in multiple techniques with significant expertise in one or more techniques and can understand their application in context of pharmaceutical services offerings

Why you should join Catalent:

• Competitive medical benefits and 401K
• 152 hours PTO + 8 Paid Holidays
• Dynamic, fast-paced work environment
• Opportunity to work on Continuous Improvement Processes

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. 

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