Process Lead - Global Supply Chain Excellence

Position Summary

Full time salaried position. When not traveling, position required to be onsite at a US Catalent site. The Process Lead – Global Supply Chain Excellence is responsible for driving operational excellence, standardization, and continuous improvement across the end‑to‑end supply chain within Catalent’s network. This role strengthens supply chain performance in a highly regulated, client‑focused environment by optimizing planning, procurement, inventory management, logistics, and technology‑enabled processes.

As a Process Lead – Global Supply Chain Excellence, this role partners closely with site Supply Chains, Finance, and IT to ensure reliable operations that meet client expectations, comply with GMP requirements, and support on‑time delivery of clinical and commercial products. Our Bridgewater location is the corporate office for Catalent.

• Support global supply chain processes excellence across planning, scheduling, materials management and warehouse logistics, aligning to GMP standards and CDMO business models
• Establish harmonized process controls and KPIs to ensure consistency across sites
• Host global forums (Best Practice sharing, SMEs, and cross‑functional working groups) to drive alignment and structured governance
• Lead Lean/Six Sigma‑based improvement programs aimed at reducing cycle times, optimizing inventory, and supporting right‑first‑time performance
• Drive optimization of current systems (ERP, MES) to support GMP‑compliant and data‑driven decision making
• Lead implementation of advanced planning capabilities (capacity modeling, MPS/MRP improvements, finite scheduling, end‑to‑end analytics)
• Identify and deploy digital tools that improve process robustness (workflow automation, dashboards, exception management tools)
• Be flexible for a work schedule that includes work from home, travel, and on‑site presence
• Expect 25% annual global travel
• Other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Life Sciences, or related field
• APICS or CPIM certification required; CPES, Six Sigma certification desired
• Minimum ten years of supply chain experience, ideally in pharmaceutical or CDMO environments
• Experienced and adaptable to work fluidly across many cultures to build teams and improve customer results
• Demonstrated experience in global process ownership or multi‑site operations leadership
• Strong understanding of GMP, regulatory expectations (FDA, EMA), and pharmaceutical quality systems
• Expertise in Lean, Six Sigma, or similar continuous improvement methodologies
• Proficiency with ERP (SAP, JDE/Oracle), MES and analytics platforms (Power BI)
• Ability to sit, stand, walk regularly and occasionally lift 0–15 pounds

New Jersey Posting: $85,000 – $122,000 in salary, plus bonus when eligible. Final salary offered may vary depending on experience, skills, education, and business needs.

• 152 hours of PTO + 8 paid holidays
• Generous 401(k) match
• Medical, dental and vision benefits effective day one
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Well Hub program to promote overall physical wellness

Catalent is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veterans. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, you may submit your request by sending an email and confirming your request for an accommodation and include the job number, title and location to Disabili