Process Lead - Global Supply Chain Excellence

When not traveling, the position requires onsite presence 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 the Process Lead – Global Supply Chain Excellence, the role partners closely with site supply chains, finance, and IT to ensure reliable operations that meet client expectations, comply with GMP requirements, enable technology, and support on‑time delivery of clinical and commercial products.

The Bridgewater location is the corporate office for Catalent.

• Support global supply‑chain process 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, E2E analytics)
• Identify and deploy digital tools that improve process robustness (workflow automation, dashboards, exception management tools)
• Flexibility for a work schedule that includes work from home, travel, and on‑site presence
• Approx. 25% annual global travel expected
• Other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Life Sciences, or related field (required)
• APICS or CPIM 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)
• Physical ability to sit, stand, walk regularly and occasionally lift 0–15 pounds

New Jersey posting. The anticipated salary range for this position is $85,000 – $122,000, plus bonus when eligible. The final salary may vary based on experience, education, business needs, and other factors. Catalent is a multi‑state employer; this salary range may not apply to other states.

• Defined career path and annual performance review/feedback process
• 152 hours of PTO + 8 paid holidays
• Employee Resource Groups focused on D&I
• Generous 401(k) match
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits effective day one
• Tuition reimbursement
• Well Hub program promoting overall physical wellness

Catalent is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veterans.

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