Education: High school
Experience: 2+ years
Position Summary We have an opportunity for a Supervisor - Biomanufacturing, Upstream to join our team. In this role, you will oversee manufacturing operations to ensure products meet quality, schedule, and cost objectives. You will lead and develop staff, maintain compliance with regulatory standards, and support audits and technical discussions.
This position also involves managing cleanroom operations, equipment readiness, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Shift: 2nd shift 2pm-12am, Wednesday-Saturday (4x10) Location: Madison, WI 100% Onsite The Role Oversee assigned manufacturing operations to ensure products are produced on schedule, within quality standards, and aligned with cost objectives Lead, develop, and evaluate staff, addressing performance issues promptly and ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements Communicate decisions, policies, and operational updates to personnel to support strong performance and engagement Author, revise, and maintain current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) documentation, including Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Batch Production Records, forms, and job aids Support internal, client, and regulatory audits by preparing documentation and ensuring operational readiness; lead technical discussions, investigations, and project-related calls, providing subject-matter expertise for manufacturing activities Maintain and strengthen the Quality System, including floor compliance, deviation investigations, and change control execution Manage cleanroom operations, including 5S adherence, housekeeping, equipment cleaning, and review/sign-off of executed cGMP records; oversee equipment readiness, including routine and preventive maintenance, qualification/validation activities, and support for technology transfer Coordinate scheduling and resource allocation with leadership, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and provide shift or off-shift coverage as required The Candidate Minimum Requirements High School Diploma minimum is required plus a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience in a Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) setting Master's degree with 2+ years or a Bachelor's degree with 4+ years of relevant experience accepted; degree should be in a scientific, engineering, or biomanufacturing discipline Demonstrated ability to clearly communicate technical information to varied audiences, ensure data integrity and regulatory compliance (cGMP, International Council for Harmonisation (ICH), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), European Medicines Agency (EMA)), and integrate cross-disciplinary data using broad biologics and drug-development expertise while managing multiple concurrent activities Proven capability to influence, negotiate, and inspire stakeholders by anticipating perspectives, shaping expectations, mentoring others in persuasive communication, and effectively aligning diverse interests to drive complex decisions Strong leadership in applying technical expertise to design and guide strategic projects, drive continuous improvement across teams and departments, set aligned objectives, allocate cross-functional resources, and develop team capabilities through clear planning and communication 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 Individual must be able to see, hear, read, and write clear English.
Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reading of written documents and use of computer monitor screen, reaching with hands and arms, talking, writing, listening. Occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching, bending, carrying, grasping. Frequent lifting and/or moving up to 10 pounds and occasional lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds.
Must comply with Environmental Health and Safety (EHS)
responsibilities. Why You Should Join Catalent Defined career path and annual performance review and feedback process Diverse, 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 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. Visit Catalent Careers to explore career opportunities.
Catalent is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veterans. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, you may submit your request by sending an email, and confirming your request for an accommodation and include the job number, title and location to DisabilityAccommodations@catalent.com.
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Please forward such requests to spam@catalent.com for us to investigate with local authorities. California Job Seekers can find our California Job Applicant Notice HERE. 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.
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