Group Leader, Analytical Research & Development

Catalent • Saint Petersburg, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Group Leader, Analytical Research & Development
Position Summary
Work Schedule: Standard Hours; Monday through Friday
100% on-site
Join Catalent’s flagship softgel development and manufacturing facility in North America, located in St. Petersburg, FL, with a capacity of 18 billion capsules per year. This role offers competitive pay, day-one benefits, and career growth in a state-of-the-art, turn-key facility.
As a Group Leader in Catalent’s Analytical Research & Development group, you’ll gain unmatched exposure to a diverse range of molecules formulated within the softgel platform, each with a unique purpose and direct impact on patients. Our work spans a wide range of therapeutics, from women’s health and prescription medicines to oncology, offering an experience few organizations can match. Through strong teamwork and cross-functional collaboration from development through commercial validation, you’ll build a rewarding career while helping deliver life-changing treatments to patients.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific field with 10 years in lab; 9 in GMP or
• Master’s degree in a scientific field with 8 years in lab; 6 in GMP or
• 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. For Catalent’s in-house screening, the acceptable score is to identify at least 4 of 6 numbers in the circles.

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.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager