Associate Project Manager

Associate Project Manager About Site St. Petersburg in the primary softgel development and manufacturing facility in North America. The site has the capability to develop lipid formulations in a dedicated pilot plant which supports rapid transition from laboratory scale to clinical supply. Liquid in bottle, as well as Liquid fill Hard shell capabilities at the facility provide diversification and offerings that increase the speed to clinic. Within the Catalent network, we offer a broad range of integrated formulation and analytical services to solve your most difficult development and manufacturing challenges. Our analytical laboratory provides a full service offering from development of analytical methods to routine QC testing, supporting commercial and development stability studies. With capacity to generate over 18 billion softgels per year and servicing over 100 markets globally, the St. Petersburg site can handle any Over the Counter (OTC), Prescription (Rx), Medical Device, Controlled Substance, or Dietary Supplement manufacturing needs. The facility also contains a segregated hormone manufacturing area that meets current regulatory requirements. In addition to the manufacturing of traditional animal based gelatin softgels, St. Petersburg site manufactures products in non-gelatin based OptiShell® and Vegicaps® to expand the range of molecules that can be encapsulated. Position Summary We have an opportunity for an Associate Project Manager to join our team. In this role, you will lead and facilitate projects across Product Development, Technical Services, and business continuity programs. You will manage project plans, budgets, and timelines to ensure successful completion. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners to achieve project goals while maintaining compliance with industry standards. Shift: Standard Hours, Monday through Friday Location: St. Petersburg, FL 100% Onsite The Role Lead and facilitate projects across Product Development (NCE, generics, early-phase feasibility), Technical Services, commercial support, transfers, and business continuity programs. Develop and manage comprehensive project plans to ensure milestones, timelines, and budgets are achieved. Identify and remove roadblocks while leading meetings that drive progress and successful project completion. Oversee and manage capital budgets to ensure project funding is properly allocated, utilized, and closed according to plan. Select and coordinate effective cross-functional teams to support project objectives. Communicate project status and requirements with customers, cross-site project managers, suppliers, vendors, and contractors to ensure alignment and seamless execution. Ensure all project activities comply with current cGMP, EHS, and financial industry standards. Additional duties as assigned. The Candidate Minimum Requirements Bachelor’s degree required in Engineering or Physical Sciences, including, but not limited to, Chemistry, Biology, Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil Engineering, or Pharmacy. 1+ years of project management experience or other experience that demonstrates successful team leadership and project completion required. Working knowledge of project management principles and concepts in a cGMP environment. Ability to work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines. Individual may be required to sit, stand, walk regularly and occasionally lift to 15 pounds; no lifting greater than 44.09 pounds without assistance. Be accessible to manufacturing floor and office staff and to use required office equipment. Specific vision requirements include reading of written documents and frequent use of computer monitor. Preferred Skills & Background 3+ years of experience in FDA regulated industry, pharmaceutical CDMO industry preferred. Why You Should Join Catalent Positive and fast-paced working environment focusing on continually improving processes to remain innovative and dynamic. Competitive Paid Time Off plus 8 paid holidays. Medical, dental, and vision benefits effective day one of employment. Tuition Reimbursement – support to finish your degree or earn a new one. Employee Resource Groups focusing on Diversity and Inclusion. Environmentally friendly, community engagement green initiatives including regular participation in Beach Clean-up. Defined career path and annual performance review and feedback process with potential for career growth on an expanding team within an organization dedicated to preserving and bettering lives. WellHub program to promote overall physical and mental 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. 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