About this role
Project Manager Catalent’s Chelsea, Massachusetts site—often referred to as the Boston location—is a global Center of Excellence for spray dry dispersion (SDD) and dry powder inhaler (DPI) capsule manufacturing and packaging, supporting inhalation drug products from clinical development through commercial launch. Located at 190 Everett Avenue, the approximately 96,000‑square‑foot GMP facility features ISO 8 production suites, high‑potency containment capabilities, and advanced spray drying equipment, including multiple large‑scale GMP spray dryers. The site offers integrated services such as powder processing, capsule filling, blister packaging, and on‑site quality control and analytical testing, with capacity to produce up to 100 million capsules annually.
Strategically positioned just minutes from Boston Logan International Airport and within the Greater Boston life sciences hub, the Chelsea site plays a critical role in Catalent’s global inhalation network and regulatory‑compliant manufacturing operations. Position Summary The Project Management function is responsible for managing the non-technical aspects of projects at Catalent Boston which include customer projects for the development and manufacturing of inhalation products and oral spray dried powders. This includes ensuring on time and on budget delivery of projects and acting as a focal point between customers and our technical team by using project management methodologies and corporate PMO procedures.
This position is responsible for managing activities for a portfolio of projects through leading analytical development and/or manufacturing project teams (and other project teams as designated). This position is the main point of customer contact for project related activities and involves managing the execution of the customer’s requirements as per an agreed upon program of activities. He/she is responsible for overall project knowledge and execution according to the agreed upon deliverables and timeline.
Shift: Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm Location: Chelsea, MA 100% Onsite The Role Ensure meeting minutes, agendas, timelines, trackers, and other tools are used effectively for customer projects Assist Business Development in maintaining customer relationships and ensuring return business by communicating with customers, coordinating visits, and acting as the customer advocate Develop, coordinate, and track client projects through the entire project life cycle Monitor and report project progress within agreed timelines, ensuring technical and financial goals are met; Consult and advise upper management on project status and report issues that may affect results Evaluate, highlight, and escalate unresolved issues, potential barriers, and resource constraints to the supervisor; Prepare verbal reports and presentations on project progress as needed Coordinate the revision of Standard Operating Procedures, Batch records, and other site-specific documents for clients Follow up to ensure incident reports are closed in a timely manner and notify clients within 24 hours of any incident All other duties as assigned The Candidate Minimum Requirements Bachelor’s Degree is required; Life sciences discipline is preferred 2+ years of relevant experience is required; preferably in a Contract Research Organization (CRO) or Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) environment Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills are required Proficiency using Microsoft Office Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Project Lifting up to 10 lbs. as needed Preferred Skills & Background Previous pharmaceutical or biotech industry experience is preferred Pay The anticipated salary range for this position in MA is $90,000 – $105,000. Plus Bonus. 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 Defined career path and annual performance review and feedback process Diverse, inclusive culture Potential for career growth on an expanding team within an organization dedicated to preserving and bettering lives Competitive paid time off plus 8 paid holidays Community engagement and green initiatives Medical, dental, and vision benefits effective day one of employment Tuition Reimbursement 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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