Supervisor, Batch Disposition

Position Summary

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 FDA-licensed, state-of-the-art CGMP manufacturing facility for Gene Therapies is located on the Harmans/BWI campus. The campus, featuring two manufacturing facilities is located 5 miles from the Baltimore Washington International (BWI) airport and 13 miles from our Baltimore location (https://biologics.catalent.com/our-locations/north-america/baltimore-usa/) . The campus is close to Washington, DC’s I-270 Technology Corridor, top universities, and government agencies. The Harmans/BWI-1 EMA and FDA approved facility, at approximately 200,000 sq. ft., houses 10 CGMP manufacturing suites, fill/finish, central services, testing labs, and a warehouse. The Harmans/BWI-2 facility, at approximately 145,000 sq. ft., is under development and will house 8 CGMP manufacturing suites and cold storage warehousing. Both facilities support Phase 3 through commercial manufacturing of advanced therapeutic products including AAV and other viral vector-based therapies and vaccines.

The Supervisor, QA – Batch Disposition is responsible for managing a team within the Batch Disposition group (Quality Assurance) and ensuring timely batch record review and lot disposition to release product within prescribed timelines and in compliance with all applicable regulations.

This is a full-time on-site position, Monday - Friday 9am-6pm.

The Role

• Supervision of QA Batch Disposition processes and personnel.

• Ensure staff are fully trained on all cGMP manufacturing operations and documentation and adhering to safety guidelines.

• Build effective teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals.

• Writes new standard operating procedures or revises existing documentation utilizing document management systems.

• Supports the evaluation and disposition of, intermediates and finished products through timely evaluation of batch records, laboratory results and other cGMP documents.

• Ensure current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs) compliance for manufacturing of phase I/II/III investigational biological product, and compliance to 21 CFR Parts 210, 211 and 600 as applicable.

• Work cross functionally with Manufacturing, Validation, Facilities Engineering, and Quality Control to assess and resolve quality issues and provide solutions with regards to issues impacting the release of product/lot disposition.

• Other duties as assigned.

The Candidate

• Masters’ degree in a Scientific, Engineering or Biotech field with minimum 4 years’ experience within the biologic, pharmaceutical or medical device industry working in a Quality Assurance/Quality Control function OR Bachelor’s degree in a Scientific, Engineering or Biotech field with minimum 6 years’ experience within the biologic, pharmaceutical or medical device industry working in a Quality Assurance/Quality Control function.

• Strong knowledge base with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), 21 CFR Parts 210, 211, biological regulations per 21 CFR Parts 210-211, 600s, ICH Guidelines and EU GMPs.

• Experience in and strong knowledge of biological manufacturing processes including microbial and cell culture cell banking, fermentation/cell culture, purification and fill/finish.

• Ability to quickly learn new and novel manufacturing processes supporting new clients.

• Able to lead a team independently under minimum supervision.

• Proficiency with electronic management systems (such as LMS, Trackwise, MasterControl).

• Strong technical and quality background related to pharmaceuticals.

• 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.

Pay

The anticipated salary range for this position in Maryland is $93,280 - $128,260 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 is a multi-state employer, and this salary range may not reflect positions that work in other states.

Why You Should Join Catalent

• Competitive medical benefits and 401K

• 152 hours of PTO + 8 Paid Holidays

• Dynamic, fast-paced work environment

• Opportunity to work on Continuous Improvement Processes

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.

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 . This option is reserved for individuals who require accommodation due to a disability. Information received will be processed by a U.S. Catalent employee and then routed to a local recruiter who will provide assistance to ensure appropriate consideration in the application or hiring process.

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