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Manager, Process Excellence

Job in Bathgate, West Lothian, EH48, Scotland, UK
Listing for: Catalent
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-09-01
Job specializations:
  • Business
    Change Management, Operations Management, Regulatory Compliance Specialist
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Position Summary

We have an opportunity for a Manager Process Excellence to join our team and lead global process governance for clinical supply this role you will ensure compliance efficiency and standardization across multiple sites. You will act as a key partner for system lifecycle management process harmonization and continuous improvement initiatives. This position offers the chance to collaborate with cross-functional teams and drive impactful transformation projects.

Location:

Bathgate UK (or any Catalent site)
100% Onsite

The Role

  • Own and maintain global Standard Operating Procedures work instructions forms and process documentation to ensure compliant and standardized CSS operations.

  • Act as the business owner for key clinical supply systems managing process requirements enhancements and user support.

  • Gather document and approve business requirements (User Requirement Specifications/Functional Requirement Specifications) for system changes and new functionality.

  • Coordinate and support system testing activities including User Acceptance Testing validation deliverables and deployment readiness.

  • Provide guidance and troubleshooting support to site subject matter experts on process execution system functionality and issue resolution.

  • Deliver training onboarding and communications related to new processes procedural updates and system releases.

  • Monitor process performance metrics identify improvement opportunities and lead continuous improvement initiatives.

  • Collaborate daily with Quality Information Technology Operations and site teams to drive harmonization change control activities compliance and operational excellence.

The Candidate

Minimum Requirements

  • Bachelors degree in science engineering operations supply chain or related field.

  • Proven years of relevant experience in clinical supply Good Manufacturing Practice operations process excellence or business systems.

  • Strong knowledge of Good Practice regulations Computer System Validation practices Standard Operating Procedure authorship and system lifecycle expectations.

  • Experience with system testing User Acceptance Testing coordination and requirement documentation.

  • Strong analytical and process-mapping skills; ability to simplify complex workflows.

  • Excellent communication skills and ability to influence across global functions and sites.

  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects with tight deadlines.

  • Demonstrable leadership experience at Catalent (including but not limited to participation in Catalentsponsored leadership programs such as NGGL GOLD LEAD Now GM Excellence and GROW) may be considered in place of external experience.

Preferred Skills & Background

  • Experience with Catalent systems: SFX JDE Track Wise/Global Track Wise SIS/CCS Val Genesis.

  • Lean Six Sigma process excellence or business analysis credentials.

  • Experience writing Standard Operating Procedures/Work Instructions for both system and non-system processes.

  • Experience as a system owner or process owner in a regulated environment.

Why You Should Join Catalent

  • With nearly 25 years of experience our Bathgate location in Scotland UK is an integral part of Catalents European clinical supply services network. This 141000 sq. ft. facility offers a comprehensive range of capabilities to support sponsors studies throughout the UK Europe and beyond.

  • Competitive Salary Reflecting your experience and skills.

  • Benefits A pension scheme matching up to 7.5% and life assurance. Enjoy BUPA private medical insurance a generous holiday entitlement that increases with tenure and the option to trade leave.

  • Career Development Access high-quality training mentoring and cross-functional opportunities within Catalents global network. Benefit from a subscription to Linked In Learning providing access to 10000 online courses.

  • Health & Wellbeing Includes an employee assistance programme on-site canteen facilities and an active safety and Patient First culture. Join Employee Resource Groups that foster a diverse and inclusive workplace. Plus participate in charitable activities.

  • Excellent Location Just a few minutes drive from J3A of the M8 with free on-site parking.

Catalent offers rewarding opportunities to further your career! Join the global drug development and delivery leader and help us bring over 7000 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.

Visit Catalent Careers to explore career opportunities.

Catalent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on any characteristic protected by local law.

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