**Manager, Manufacturing** **Summary:** _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 **Manager, Manufacturing** is accountable for leading teams to execute procedures for upstream, downstream, and solution preparation manufacturing using SOP’s and batch records. Operating production equipment in support of all drug substance manufacturing. The **Manager, Manufacturing** is accountable for ensuring overall compliance and operational execution meets the standards required, and that expectations established by leadership are being met at all times. **This is a full-time on-site position,** **M-F 8am-5pm** **Catalent is committed to a Patient First culture through excellence in quality and compliance, and to the safety of every patient, consumer, and Catalent employee.** **The Role:** + Assure shift supervisors are leading their teams as expected. + Act as the single point of accountability during off-shift operations. + Triage issues occurring on the floor and work with Quality and SMEs to determine if deviations are required. + Provide guidance for all shift supervisors with respect to compliance, operational issues, personnel management challenges, and logistics. + Draft and revise official manufacturing documents, SOPs, Batch Records, Validation Protocols. + Lead initiation and closure of deviations; may serve as the lead in the departmental investigation and be responsible for closing out deviations and CAPAs. + Coordinate with other production supervisors, managers, and project managers to execute production campaigns on-time. + Ensure batches adhere to established Quality standards. + GMP batch review and close-out with Quality Assurance group. + Collaborate with MST and development groups to assist with tech-transfer, scale-up, and translation activities. + Provide input for hiring new manufacturing associates and conduct interviews. + Provide daily production updates to production managers, client representatives, and project managers. + Provide guidance for continuous improvement initiatives with Upstream team. + Represent the department to clients and on cross-functional project teams. + Execute and monitor critical processes supporting production areas. + Extensive experience with the following: upstream, downstream, and solution preparation equipment. + Ability to contribute to the development of new concepts, techniques, and standards. + Assist Facilities and Engineering personnel as necessary on equipment maintenance and calibration. + Provide support to cross-functional teams to meet production or timeline demands. + Demonstrate understanding in scientific concepts, technical operations, safety, and Good Manufacturing Practice. + Adhere to Quality standards and learn and comply with regulatory requirements. + Provide suggestions for process optimization and efficiency, where applicable. + Write standard operating procedures (SOP’s) and other documents as necessary + Complete manufacturing documents such as batch records, logbooks. + Assist in the execution of validation protocols. + Ensure the completeness and accuracy of manufacturing documentation per approved procedures. + Identify and support the implementation of process efficiencies and areas for improvement. + Ensures solutions are consistent with organization's objectives. + Demonstrate ability to perform all process steps and/or support production operations. + Ability to generate SOPs for equipment and procedures used in the manufacture of biological products. + Leads by example, keeping in mind organizational values, policies and goals. Develops people and team coaching and collaboration. + Proactively partners with Human Resources to attract and retain top talent and takes an active role in ensuring new employee onboarding is a success. + Other duties as assigned. **The Candidate:** + Masters’ degree in a Scientific, Engineering or Biotech field with 6 – 8 years’ experience with upstream (fermentation/bioreactor) biologic production processes under GMP compliance recommended. + OR + Bachelor’s degree in a Scientific, Engineering or Biotech field with 8 - 10 years’ experience with upstream (fermentation/bioreactor) biologic production processes under GMP compliance recommended. + 3-4 years of progressive Leadership experience, experience with Performance Management, Goal Setting and Managing through Conflict. + Demonstrable leadership experience at Catalent (including but not limited to participation in Catalent-sponsored leadership programs such as NGGL, GOLD, GM Excellence, and GROW) may be considered in place of external experience. + Proficient knowledge and ability to apply scientific principles utilized to solve operational, as well as routine production tasks. + Proficient knowledge of documentation including comprehension, review & establishing Batch Production Records, SOP’s, deviation & summary reports. + Actively pursues learning of required skills, new skills, and new equipment. + Possesses proficient equipment understanding, including understanding equipment function and application. + Creative thinking with the ability to multi-task + Commitment to ongoing professional development + Team player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team success. + Solid communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences and the ability to create and communicate complex concepts and analyses in easy-to-understand ways. _The anticipated salary range for this position in Maryland is_ _$118,720- $163,240_ _pl_ _us 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._ **P** **osition Benefits:** + 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 + 152 hours of paid time off annually + 8 paid holidays + Competitive salary with yearly bonus potential + Community engagement and green initiatives + Generous 401K match and Paid Time Off accrual + 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. 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