Manager, Quality Control. Princeton LilyLifestyle

Manager, Quality Control Position Summary

• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm.
• Location: 100% on-site.

Catalent is a leading global CDMO, trusted by pharma, biotech and self‑care companies to accelerate the development, manufacturing and delivery of products that improve lives.

With advanced technologies, deep expertise and a worldwide network, Catalent partners with innovators to transform bold ideas into life‑changing therapies and self‑care solutions.

The U.S. commercial cell therapy manufacturing facility is located in Princeton, NJ, and is part of Catalent's cell therapy network, including our European Center of Excellence for cell therapy in Gosselies, Belgium.

• Coordinate QC lab activities to meet production goals, quality and cost objectives.
• Provide support to analysts in troubleshooting QC testing methods and instruments.
• Supervise daily QC activities and ensure schedule is followed.
• Perform analytical, microbiological and raw material dossier review.
• Review all QC forms and logbooks used for daily operations.
• Assist in OOS investigations.
• Assist in instrument qualifications.
• Lead training of QC analysts.
• Execute method validation, IPC, CFP, microbiological and raw material testing.
• Author and revise QC lab documents such as SOPs, specifications, protocols and reports.
• Set and ensure regular follow‑up of individual SMART objectives in collaboration with team members.
• Implement and execute company strategy and organize activities within the team.
• Measure team performance.
• Share relevant information and communicate with the team.
• Develop each team member's autonomy and expertise through training and other development opportunities.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's in a Life Sciences discipline with a minimum of 8 years of experience in a cGMP QC laboratory, or Master's with 6 years of experience.
• 2-4 years of progressive leadership experience, including performance management, goal setting and conflict management.
• Demonstrable leadership experience at Catalent (including participation in NGGL, GOLD, LEAD Now, GM Excellence, and GROW) may substitute external experience.
• Skilled in instrument qualification, method validation, aseptic technique and cGMP‑compliant lab experience.
• Strong writing, Excel, Word and PowerPoint skills.
• Excellent understanding of QA and QMS to ensure adherence to cGMP requirements and SOPs.
• Ability to foster a culture of continuous improvement and excellence in the QC laboratory area.
• Outstanding leadership and management capabilities to build, motivate and manage a team.
• Good problem‑solving and organizational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English, ability to work cross‑functionally under tight timelines, manage multiple priorities with high attention to detail, and willingness to complete required visual acuity testing.

The anticipated salary range for this position in New Jersey is $130,000 - $160,000 plus annual bonus, when eligible.

• Defined career path and annual performance review and feedback process.
• Diverse, inclusive culture.
• Potential for career growth on an expanding team.
• Cross‑functional exposure to other areas within the organization.
• 152 hours of paid time off annually plus 8 paid holidays.
• Medical, dental, vision and 401(k) benefits effective day one.
• Tuition reimbursement.

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