**Project Manager** **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. The Manassas, Virginia site is one of Catalent’s gummy technology development and manufacturing facilities in North America. The site manufactures organic and vegan-based nutraceuticals via confection to enhance wellness for all consumers. Simply put – we make healthy gummies. Within the Catalent network, we offer a broad range of integrated formulation and analytical services to solve difficult development and manufacturing challenges. Reporting to the Manager, Project Management or Senior Project Manager, the **Project Manager** (PM) is accountable for leading at least 5-8 projects within the Product Development department. The PM will deliver their project/program requirements and scope with the support of the project team and their supervision. The PM will work cross-functionally to support progress across the active portfolios within Research & Development Project Management. The **Project Manager** will be familiar with various aspects of implementing the drug development process in a regulated environment, including topics such as Quality by Design (QbD), Design of Experiment (DOE), and compliance with all regulatory guidelines. In addition, the PM will be accountable for communicating the efforts of the project team internally and externally with the organization and customers. This position is 100% based on-site in Manassas, VA and regular working hours are during the business day, Monday-Friday. **The Role** + On plan delivery of assigned development projects within the PD portfolio + Establish working partnerships within PD, with other organizations and with partners/customers outside of Catalent as required to support project deliverables + Effectively communicate on a timely basis with management to ensure clear understanding and acknowledgment of project/program status, risks, actions, and outcomes + Utilize quantifiable measures to gauge status of the project and ensure that objectives are being achieved from inception to completion in a timely manner + Responsible for leading at least 5-8 projects at the department level to meet scope and timeline requirements + Lead project/program activities throughout lifecycle by effectively utilizing the GATE review process and project team structure + Lead project teams to ensure resource requirements are understood and constraints for project deliverables are identified + Inform and coach staff in establishing effective studies with appropriate risk management + Perform other duties as assigned **The Candidate** + Bachelor’s Degree in Life Sciences, Business Administration (Marketing), or related field required + Minimum 1+ years of project development/management experience required + Experience and familiarity with pharmaceutical, manufacturing and/or GMP facilities required + Highly effective negotiation, diplomatic, and conflict resolutions skills required + Demonstrated experience dealing with various levels in pharmaceutical and/or manufacturing challenges from development to program launch within an organization and with external customers + Superb creation and facilitation of meetings, feedback sessions, and briefings to create consensus among stakeholders + Demonstrated success in project delivery and execution of project management methods + The employee is required to talk and hear + The employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers, to handle or feel and to manipulate keys on a keyboard + Use of manual dexterity is required + The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, bend or twist, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision **Why you should join Catalent** + Diverse, inclusive culture + Competitive salary + 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match + Educational assistance/reimbursement + 152 hours of paid time off + 8 paid holidays + Medical, dental, and vision insurance + Life insurance + Flexible spending account + Robust employee referral program **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 (https://careers.catalent.com/us/en) 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 . 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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