Director, Product Development

Title: Director, Product Development

Location: San Diego, CA

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.

Catalent Pharma Solutions in San Diego is a premier pharmaceutical chemistry development and manufacturing organization supporting the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. We focus on bringing client drug compounds from discovery to the clinic with services that include analytical development, pre-formulation testing, formulation development, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) manufacturing and stability storage and testing as well as Clinical Supply Services. At Catalent San Diego, we recruit and develop exceptional individuals with a passion for science and determination to excel. We offer a technically challenging and stimulating environment and the opportunity to learn from the best.

Catalent Pharma Solutions is hiring a Director of Product Development at our San Diego, CA site. An individual at the level of Director, Product Development should have extensive industry and management experience, as well as in-depth knowledge of analytical method development (such as HPLC) and formulation of preclinical and Phase I/II oral and/or parenteral formulations. Current understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) regulations is a must. The candidate must be a self-starter, have excellent written and oral communication skills, problem solving and organizational skills. All duties will be performed in compliance with company standard operating procedures (SOPs) and GMP regulations, as appropriate.

The Role:

Development and management of 4-8 reports including annual reviews and performance management of all direct reports. Direct reports may also supervise full-time employees. Total group under supervision may include >20 employees.

Manage department salary budget, hiring/staffing, and training budget.

Final review of work proposals, timelines, reports and system/procedural changes.

Lead strategic and tactical scientific discussions with clients and scientific staff.

Proactively suggest solutions that help both our internal teams and our clients meet their objectives.

Provide direction for the development of drug CMC efforts including toxicology and human studies.

Communicate with clients with respect to specific scope and direction of projects, as well as costs and timing of contracted work.

Act as escalation point for client concerns, participate actively in maintaining client loyalty through independent leader-to-leader meetings, business review meetings, and other forums.

Provide progress updates to accounts receivable for client billing.

Represent Catalent by involvement with scientific community through conferences and speaking opportunities.

Manage the transfer of projects from development to manufacturing and transfer of projects to external vendors and other Catalent sites.

Review and contribute to proposals/contracts for scientific projects, suggest pricing strategy.

Communicate with Business Development on department status and provide feedback on proposals.

Participate in or lead cross-functional teams and projects, such as Quality/Compliance, Continuous Improvement, Safety, and Operations.

Recommend department goals and objectives.

Participate in site leadership team activities.

Lead a team that works well with other departments and can be an extension of our external partners.

The Candidate:

PhD in Pharmaceutical related sciences and minimum 11 to 13 years relevant industry experience or B.S. in Pharmaceutical related sciences and minimum of 15 years of relevant industry experience or M.S. with minimum 13 years of relevant experience

Should have broad industry and management experience, with in-depth knowledge of CMC related activities. These may include but are not limited to preformulation, analytical method development (such as HPLC), development of preclinical and clinical oral and parenteral formulations, and phase appropriate quality control activities.

Understanding of cGMP regulations.

The anticipated starting salary range for this role in San Diego, CA is $185,000 to $215,000 annually. 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:

Awesome employee activities: Movie Day, Monthly Birthday Celebrations, Friday Bagel Breakfast, On-site Fitness Center with machines, on-site yoga and HIIT classes, Sponsored Sports Teams, and several other company-sponsored events that encourages positive employee comradery, which contributes to effectively building positive employee relationships, overall creating a positive work environment.

Environmentally friendly green initiatives with on-site practices as well as regularly participating in Beach Clean-up activities for community engagement.

Defined career path and annual performance review and feedback process. Potential for career growth on an expanding team within an organization dedicated to preserving and bettering lives.

Several Employee Resource Groups focusing on Diversity and Inclusion.

Competitive salary with bonus potential. Generous 401K match and Paid Time Off accrual. Medical, dental and vision benefits effective day one of employment.

Positive and fast-paced working environment focusing on continually improving processes to remain innovative and dynamic.

Tuition Reimbursement – Let us help you finish your degree or earn a new one!

WellHub program to promote overall physical wellness.

Perkspot - offers exclusive or private discounts from approximately 900+ merchants in a wide array of categories.

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 . 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.

Notice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives: Catalent Pharma Solutions (Catalent) is not accepting unsolicited resumes from agencies and/or search firms for this job posting. Resumes submitted to any Catalent employee by a third party agency and/or search firm without a valid written & signed search agreement, will become the sole property of Catalent. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired for this position as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral. Thank you.

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