Catalent · 6 hours ago
Group Leader, Analytical Research & Development
St. Petersburg, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
8+ years expCatalent is a leading global drug development and delivery organization, and they are seeking a Group Leader for their Analytical Research & Development team. In this role, you will oversee laboratory operations, guide analysts in their work, and implement process improvements to enhance product testing and release.
BiotechnologyHealth CareManufacturingPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Prepare and set the daily work schedule for the Analysts by working with the Project Management and Customers to determine business needs. Directs and motivates the Analysts to meet or exceed the needs of the organization
Guides the Analysts by setting Laboratory targets and by providing clear instruction and guidelines for performance. Supervises Laboratory personnel for the following activities: Analysis of finished products, in-process materials, fill moisture, raw materials, and cleaning verification and Validation samples according to the assigned specifications, methods, and protocols. Preparation of reagents/standards/medias needed for analysis according to established methods
Records actual performance against the time schedule. Monitors progress of work against expectations
Identifies and implements process improvements that will reduce cycle time to test and release products
Conducts and writes laboratory investigations using the appropriate Root Cause Analysis tools
Identifies deviations if any and taking appropriate actions. Reports anomalies to management. Interacts directly with customers, both internal and external
Maintains discipline within the organization through effective motivation which includes effective training, clear instructions, clear performance standards, consistent and timely assessment/evaluation against the standards, consistent and timely feedback, appropriate disciplinary actions, including preparation and implementation of development plans as appropriate
Provides project support for new product development and Supplier Qualification requiring a close working relationship directly with Customers as well as suppliers
Perform other duties as required
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a scientific field with 10 years in lab; 9 in GMP
Master's degree in a scientific field with 8 years in lab; 6 in GMP
Doctorate in a scientific field with 5 years in lab; 3 in GMP
Minimum of 4 years in people management
Individual may be required to sit, stand, walk regularly and occasionally lift to 15 pounds; no lifting greater than 44.09 pounds without assistance
Be accessible to manufacturing floor and office staff and to use required office equipment
Vision requirements include ability to differentiate color (Pass the Ishihara Color Vision Screening) and obtain 20/30 acuity in both far and near vision with or without corrective lenses
Benefits
Tuition reimbursement to support educational goals
WellHub program to promote physical wellness & Access to Perkspot discounts from over 900 merchants
152 hours of PTO plus 8 paid holidays
Medical, dental, and vision benefits effective day one
Defined career path with annual performance reviews & strong potential for career growth within a mission-driven organization
Inclusive culture with active Employee Resource Groups & Community engagement and green initiatives
Company
Catalent
Catalent - Blow-Fill-Seal Sterile CDMO Business is focusing on complex clinical to commercial stage formulation and manufacturing. It is a sub-organization of Catalent Pharma Solutions.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2021-01-06Acquired
Leadership Team
Alessandro Maselli
President & Chief Executive Officer
Charles Lickfold
Senior Vice President, Chief Information Officer
Recent News
2026-01-22
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