Manager, Molecular & Cellular Biology

About the role

Catalyst’s Kansas City facility is home to our Oral & Specialty Drug Delivery, Biologics Analytical Services and Clinical Supply Services businesses. We have an opportunity for a Manager, Molecular & Cellular Biology to join our team. In this role, you will lead sub-teams of scientists and group leaders, serving as a technical expert and ensuring compliance with cGMP standards. You will manage analytical activities for Biopharma product development, support client interactions, and oversee HR responsibilities. This position offers the chance to work on advanced technologies and contribute to the success of large molecule and biologics programs.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical expert supporting Large Molecule/Biologics programs, including mammalian cell culture, sterile technique, cell-based assays, ELISA-based potency and quantitative assays, and molecular biology techniques such as qPCR and PCR.
• Provide expertise in advanced analytical technologies, including flow cytometry, kinetic binding assessment (BLI/SPR), and other scientific platforms required to support client and business objectives.
• Lead and oversee method development, feasibility assessments, transfers, verifications, qualifications, validations, stability studies, and ad hoc testing within the Molecular and Cellular Biology laboratory.
• Plan, prioritize, and manage analytical workflows to ensure projects are executed in accordance with client contracts, technical agreements, quality standards, and business goals.
• Serve as a Technical Lead or backup Technical Lead, providing scientific leadership, technical direction, and project oversight for Molecular and Cellular Biology programs.
• Ensure laboratory compliance by managing computer system validation activities, maintaining qualified instrument and equipment status, and enforcing cGMP requirements.
• Drive data integrity and quality by reviewing analytical results, verifying peer data, and ensuring adherence to SOPs, client requirements, GMP standards, and safety regulations.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, resource allocation, and revenue forecasting while supporting proposal development, project costing, and business growth initiatives.
• Lead, develop, and mentor laboratory personnel through performance management, training coordination, employee engagement, succession planning, and fostering a culture of continuous learning.
• Champion a culture of quality, safety, ethics, and innovation by promoting cross-functional collaboration, implementing new technologies, supporting business development activities, and enhancing biopharmaceutical service offerings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant scientific discipline with a minimum of 5 years of experience