Group Leader, BioChemical Analysis

About Site: Catalent’s Kansas City facility is home to our Oral & Specialty Drug Delivery, Biologics Analytical Services and Clinical Supply Services businesses.

About the Role

• Responsible for method development, evaluation, transfers, verifications, qualifications, validations, stability studies, and ad hoc sample testing.
• Plan, prioritize, organize, and execute analytical work in accordance with client contracts and technical agreements.
• Support Project Technical Lead as required, maintaining project timelines and budgets.
• Ensure integrity and quality of analytical data by adherence to in-house and client SOPs and GMP requirements.
• Communicate effectively with clients, auditors, peers, and directors to ensure smooth project execution.
• Carry out performance reviews and HR activities such as time entry approval, PTO approval, and salary adjustments in line with company policy.
• Identify and implement new technologies with an understanding of their impact on Catalent offerings.
• All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with more than 4 years of relevant experience in department-specific techniques or based on performance at Catalent, OR
• Master’s degree with more than 2 years of relevant experience in department-specific techniques or based on performance at Catalent, OR
• Doctorate degree with more than 1 year of relevant experience in department-specific techniques or based on performance at Catalent.
• Individual may be required to sit, stand, walk regularly and occasionally lift, pull or push 0-40 pounds.
• 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

• Knowledge of principles, theories, and concepts in disciplines such as Biology, Chemistry, and Biochemistry, with broad knowledge in other areas.
• In-depth knowledge in instrumentation, theory, data interpretation, and applications in at least one technical area, with ability to assess new technologies and their impact on Catalent offerings.
• Familiarity with most aspects of drug development and lifecycle support, and ability to develop strategies to meet regulatory milestones.
• Strong project management skills for multiple concurrent projects of moderate to high complexity.
• High personal credibility, strong motivation skills, and experience in team development.
• Ability to lead by example in alignment with Catalent's values and culture.

Benefits

• Defined career path with annual performance reviews and feedback process.
• Diverse and 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.

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Location: Kansas City, MO (100% onsite)