Group Leader, BioChemical Analysis

Group Leader, BioChemical Analysis About Site Catalent’s Kansas City facility is home to our Oral & Specialty Drug Delivery, Biologics Analytical Services and Clinical Supply Services businesses. Position Summary We have an opportunity for a Group Leader, BioChemical Analysis to join our team. In this role, you will manage a sub‑team of junior scientists and act as a technical expert on projects. You will serve as a liaison between your team and cross‑functional groups, mentor associates, and support client audits and visits. This position plays a key role in analytical activities for Biopharma product development under cGMP regulatory guidance for large molecules and biologics. Shift: Monday -Friday, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM Location: Kansas City, MO 100% Onsite The Role Responsible for method development, evaluation, transfers, verifications, qualifications, validations, stability studies, and ad hoc sample testing. Plan, prioritize, organize, and execute analytical work in accordance with client contracts and technical agreements. Support Project Technical Lead as required, maintaining project timelines and budgets. Ensure integrity and quality of analytical data by adherence to in‑house and client SOPs and GMP requirements. Communicate effectively with clients, auditors, peers, and directors to ensure smooth project execution. Carry out performance reviews and HR activities such as time entry approval, PTO approval, and salary adjustments in line with company policy. Identify and implement new technologies with an understanding of their impact on Catalent offerings. All other duties as assigned. The Candidate Minimum Requirements Bachelor's degree with more than 4 years of relevant experience in department‑specific techniques or based on performance at Catalent Master's degree with more than 2 years of relevant experience in department‑specific techniques or based on performance at Catalent Doctorate degree with more than 1 year of relevant experience in department‑specific techniques or based on performance at Catalent Individual may be required to sit, stand, walk regularly and occasionally lift, pull or push 0-40 pounds. Demonstrable leadership experience at Catalent (including but not limited to participation in Catalent‑sponsored leadership programs such as NGGL, GOLD, LEAD Now, GM Excellence, and GROW) may be considered in place of external experience. Preferred Skills & Background Knowledge of principles, theories, and concepts in disciplines such as Biology, Chemistry, and Biochemistry, with broad knowledge in other areas. In‑depth knowledge in instrumentation, theory, data interpretation, and applications in at least one technical area, with ability to assess new technologies and their impact on Catalent offerings. Familiarity with most aspects of drug development and lifecycle support, and ability to develop strategies to meet regulatory milestones. Strong project management skills for multiple concurrent projects of moderate to high complexity. High personal credibility, strong motivation skills, and experience in team development. Ability to lead by example in alignment with Catalent's values and culture. Why You Should Join Catalent Competitive paid time off plus 8 paid holidays. Community engagement and green initiatives. Medical, dental, and vision benefits effective day one of employment. 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. 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 View email address on click.appcast.io. This option is reserved for individuals who require accommodation due to a disability. Information received will be processed by a U.S. Catalent employee and then routed to a local recruiter who will provide assistance to ensure appropriate consideration in the application or hiring process. Catalent, Inc. is a leading global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) whose mission is to develop, manufacture, and supply products that help people live better and healthier lives. Catalent is dedicated to delivering unparalleled service to pharma, biotech, and consumer health customers, supporting product development, launch, and full life‑cycle supply. With time‑tested experience in development sciences, delivery technologies, and multi‑modality manufacturing, Catalent supports the acceleration of development programs and the launch of more than a hundred new products every year. Powered by thousands of scientists and technicians and the latest technology platforms at more than 40 global sites, Catalent supplies billions of doses of life‑enhancing and life‑saving treatments for patients annually. #J-18808-Ljbffr Catalent Pharma Solutions