Program Manager

Program Manager

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.

Our U.S. commercial cell therapy manufacturing facility is located in Princeton, NJ, and is part of Catalent's cell therapy network including our European Center of Excellence for cell therapy in Gosselies, Belgium.

The CGMP manufacturing facility is equipped with 16 flexible clean rooms, QC labs, and warehouse space to support late-stage and commercial-scale autologous and allogeneic cell therapy production.

The Program Manager will lead multiple client Process Development and GMP Manufacturing projects, ensuring programs are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget. This role requires strong organizational, collaboration, influencing, and leadership skills to plan, execute, and monitor client programs effectively. The Program Manager will lead cross-functional teams and partner with internal business and technical leaders, as well as subject matter experts, to drive high-quality project outcomes that meet or exceed client expectations.

The Program Manager will report to the Director, Global Project and Portfolio Management.

Catalent is committed to a Patient First culture through excellence in quality and compliance, and to the safety of every patient, consumer and Catalent employee.

This is a full-time, salaried, position : Monday Friday, 8 : 00 am 5 : 00 pm.

The Role :

• Delivers assigned program objectives within agreed time, budget, scope, and quality parameters, applying sound project management principles.
• Manages cross-functional, multi-site project teams, fostering collaboration and alignment across scientific, operational, and client functions.
• Oversees overall project scope, budget, and schedule, including tech transfer and other key milestones to ensure timely, high-quality deliverables.
• Applies strong prioritization and organizational skills to balance multiple, evolving priorities with minimal supervision while maintaining focus on key outcomes.
• Maintains open, solution-focused communication with clients and internal stakeholders, providing clear updates, progress reports, and issue escalation as needed.
• Anticipates and troubleshoots issues, developing innovative, flexible solutions as program requirements and scientific data evolve.
• Builds and maintains strong relationships at all levels of the organization, both internally and externally, fostering trust and resolving conflicts effectively.
• Leads cross-functional teams without direct authority, promoting accountability, collaboration, and shared ownership of program success.
• Partners with other program managers to strengthen the overall capabilities, processes, and best practices of the Program Management function.
• Drives program execution and results by leveraging communication, organization, and leadership skills to overcome challenges and deliver success.
• Other duties as assigned.

The Candidate :

The anticipated salary range for this position in New Jersey is $130,000 - $178,750 plus annual bonus, when eligible. The final salary offered to a successful candidate may vary, and will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to : the type and length of experience within the job, type and length of experience within the industry, skillset, education, business needs, etc.

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.