Supervisor, Manufacturing Sciences & Technology
Position Summary
100% based on-site in Kansas City
Work Schedule: M-F during regular business hours
Catalent’s Kansas City (KCM) facility is a premier site for integrated drug development, manufacturing, and clinical supply services, supporting a wide range of pharmaceutical and biotech products. With cutting-edge technologies and a collaborative work environment, it offers exciting opportunities for professionals across all functions—from science and engineering to operations and logistics.
The Kansas City Clinical Development & Supply Floor Manufacturing Sciences and Technology Supervisor will develop and lead a group, including the transfer between external clients and Manufacturing. The supervisor is responsible for leading the team of strong engineers, scientists, or qualified person to be technology transfer process owner to deliver excellent services to internal and external customers.
The Role
Strategic client facing leader of the MS&T team on the behalf of the organization.
Works cross functionally with project managers, manufacturing, label design and control, quality assurance, quality control, supply chain, and facilities departments to effectively transfer and maintain processes in the facility.
Participates and leads commercial manufacturing transition and support for process development.
Enhance productivity by exploring, analyzing, facilitating, and leveraging efficiency initiatives for packaging processes through The Catalent Way.
Ensure that changes to existing processes or the introduction of new processes are carried out and documented according to approved change control procedures and in compliance with cGMP requirements.
Bridge the focus areas of Project Management, Operations, Quality, EHS, Supply Chain and Engineering to create common understanding and objectives and ensure robust products and flawless packaging.
Leads the compilation of process data, including communicating project status, and delivering internal and client presentations.
Collects and trend process data for external (Clients) and internal review to ensure process consistency.
Provides business case for process improvement projects.
Other duties assigned
The Candidate
Bachelor's degree in Biotechnology, Chemical or Pharmaceutical Engineering, or related field, OR a HS Diploma/GED and 4+ years of relevant experience required.
Experience with Upstream and Downstream processes of cGMP clinical packaging.
Project management experience/skills required including method transfers, and risk assessment.
Knowledge of regulatory, validation and documentation requirements for product development, commercial production, and site transfers.
Experience in investigating and closing out deviations, OOS, CAPAs, and change controls.
Experience working on late phase and commercial programs is a plus.
Knowledge of thermoforming/cold-forming equipment is required.
A good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Visio) and TOPS Pro (Total Optimization Packaging System) or similar software program
Ability to learn and use software packages (e.g. TrackWise®, ComplianceWire®).
Demonstrated strong working knowledge of Tech Transfer (Internal and External).
Understanding and application of Risk Assessment tools (Hazard Analysis, FMEA, etc.).
Why you should join Catalent
Career growth with a clear path and regular performance reviews
Day-one benefits: medical, dental, vision
401(k) match, tuition reimbursement, and wellness perks
Paid time off: 152 hours + 8 holidays
Inclusive culture with Employee Resource Groups and community initiatives
Discounts from 900+ merchants via Perkspot
A mission-driven workplace where your work helps save lives
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.
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