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Position Summary
Catalent is seeking a General Manager to lead its Philadelphia Clinical Supply Services (CSS) operation, the company's North American Center of Excellence for clinical supply packaging, labeling, storage, and distribution supporting global pharmaceutical and biotechnology customers.
Clinical Supply Services supports the delivery of investigational products used in clinical trials worldwide, helping customers accelerate the development of innovative therapies for patients.
Reporting to the Vice President, Operations, the General Manager will provide overall leadership for a large-scale, customer-facing operation and will be accountable for site performance across safety, quality, delivery, cost, customer satisfaction, and employee engagement. This role offers the opportunity to lead a critical operation supporting global clinical development programs while driving operational excellence and business growth.
This position is based onsite at Catalent's Philadelphia, PA facility (5 days per week).
The Role
Provide overall leadership and strategic direction for the Philadelphia Clinical Supply Services operation, ensuring alignment with business objectives and customer expectations
Own site performance across safety, quality, delivery, cost, employee engagement, and customer satisfaction
Lead, develop, and inspire a high-performing organization across operations and support functions
Drive operational excellence through effective planning, execution, continuous improvement, and performance management
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, inclusion, and continuous improvement
Ensure compliance with all regulatory, quality, and corporate requirements, including cGMP standards, safety programs, and site procedures
Serve as the primary executive point of contact for customers, building strong partnerships through site visits, business reviews, and ongoing engagement
Establish and monitor key performance indicators, ensuring disciplined operating reviews and achievement of business objectives
Lead workforce planning, talent development, succession planning, and employee engagement initiatives
Partner cross-functionally across Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Finance, HR, Engineering, and Commercial teams to support business growth and customer success
Champion a customer-first mindset while ensuring operational scalability, reliability, and profitability
The Candidate
Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, Operations, Business, Logistics, or a related field required; Master's degree preferred
10+ years of leadership experience within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, CDMO, CRO, clinical supply, or other highly regulated manufacturing and operations environments
Direct experience in clinical supply services is preferred
Demonstrated success leading large, complex operations and multi-level teams
Strong understanding of clinical supply services, pharmaceutical packaging, distribution, logistics, manufacturing operations, or related regulated industries
Deep knowledge of cGMP requirements and regulatory expectations
Demonstrated success leading operational transformation initiatives, driving performance improvements, and building high-performing teams in complex environments
Strong business and financial acumen (Full P&L Ownership required) with experience balancing strategic priorities and operational execution
Experience managing customer relationships in a contract services or customer-facing environment preferred
Exceptional leadership presence with the ability to influence, engage, develop, and inspire teams
Catalent Leadership Competencies
Leads with Integrity and Respect
Delivers Results
Demonstrates Business Acumen
Fosters Collaboration and Teamwork
Champions Change
Engages and Inspires
Coaches and Develops
Why Join Catalent?
Lead a flagship Clinical Supply Services operation supporting global pharmaceutical and biotechnology customers
Play a critical role in helping bring innovative therapies to patients worldwide
Join a global leader in drug development and delivery supporting more than 7,000 life-saving and life-enhancing products annually
Defined career path with ongoing development opportunities
Competitive compensation and benefits package
Medical, dental, and vision benefits effective on day one
152 hours of PTO plus 8 paid holidays
Tuition reimbursement
WellHub wellness program
Perkspot employee discount program
Catalent offers rewarding opportunities to further your career while making a meaningful impact on patients around the world.
personal initiative. dynamic pace. meaningful work.
Catalent is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veterans.
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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Catalent is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veterans.
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