Project Manager

Project Manager About Site The newly launched manufacturing facility on Adair Blvd marks a pivotal expansion of Catalent’s Zydis® technology, a globally renowned, fast-dissolve oral dosage form that has transformed the lives of millions of patients worldwide. This is your opportunity to join a dedicated team at the forefront of pharmaceutical manufacturing. At Adair, you’ll play a vital role in the startup of a site built for innovation and excellence, from installation and qualification to regulatory approval and commercial manufacturing. Position Summary We have an opportunity for a Project Manager to join our team and lead a portfolio of complex, cross-functional business projects within Catalent Adair - Zydis®. You will ensure successful delivery of projects such as infrastructure upgrades, equipment acquisitions, technical transfer, process development, validation, and scale-up. This role involves managing timelines, resources, budgets, and stakeholder expectations while meeting quality, regulatory, and EH&S standards. You will play a key role in ensuring compliance with Catalent policies and driving project success in a cGMP-regulated CDMO environment. Shift: Typical Working Hours will be Monday-Friday 8 AM - 4:30 PM Location: Adair, ON 100% Onsite The Role Lead end-to-end project planning, execution, and governance for multiple concurrent projects. Develop integrated project plans covering technical, quality, regulatory, supply chain, and operational workstreams. Drive project reviews, risk management, stage-gate decisions, and change control. Ensure all activities comply with Good Manufacturing Practices, regulatory, and CDMO client expectations. Manage expectations, provide regular status updates, and ensure transparency of risks and milestones. Manage site capital expenditure budgets, forecasts, and cost tracking. Support regulatory submissions, client audits, and authority inspections as required. Identify risks, bottlenecks, and process inefficiencies within the project portfolio and drive mitigation plans. Manage cross-functional teams and set expectations based on project timelines. Lead internal and external project team meetings, facilitate decision-making, and drive execution to ensure key milestones and deliverables are achieved. Foster accountability by monitoring progress, communicating expectations, and ensuring timely completion of assigned deliverables. Other duties as assigned. The Candidate Minimum Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, Pharmacy, or a related field (advanced degree preferred). 5+ years of experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, biotech, or CDMO operations. Proven experience managing complex technical projects in a Good Manufacturing Practices environment. Deep understanding of drug development, technology transfer, validation, and commercial manufacturing. Strong financial acumen, including budget management and commercial awareness. Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and negotiation skills. Preferred Skills & Background Formal project management training (Project Management Professional, PRINCE2, Agile) is an advantage. Pay The final salary offered to a successful candidate may vary within this range $85,000 – $115,000, 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 global employer, and this salary range does not reflect positions that work in other countries. Why You Should Join Catalent Comprehensive Benefit Package (Health, Dental, Vision, & Life Insurance) Group Retirement Savings – Registered Pension Plan (RPP) with employer contributions Employee Reward & Recognition programs Opportunities for professional and personal development & growth including 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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