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, enable technology and support on-time delivery of clinical and commercial products.
Our Bridgewater location is the corporate office for Catalent.
The Role:
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, E2E analytics)
Identify and deploy digital tools that improve process robustness (workflow automation, dashboards, exception management tools)
Needs to be flexible for a work schedule which will need a combination of “work from home”, travel and on-site presence
25% annual global travel expectations
Other duties as assigned
The Candidate:
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)
Individual may be required to sit, stand, walk regularly and occasionally lift 0-15 pounds
Pay:
New Jersey Posting
The anticipated salary range for this position in New Jersey is $85,000 - $122,000, plus bonus, when eligible. The final salary offered to a successful candidate may vary, and will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to: the type and length of experience within the job, type and length of experience within the industry, skillset, education, business needs, etc. Catalent is a multi-state employer, and this salary range may not reflect positions that work in other states.
Why You Should Join Catalent:
Defined career path and annual performance review and feedback process
152 hours of PTO + 8 paid holidays
Several Employee Resource Groups focusing on D&I
Generous 401K match
Medical, dental and vision benefits effective day one of employment
Tuition Reimbursement
WellHub - program to promote overall physical wellness
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.
Visit Catalent Careers to explore career opportunities.
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 [email protected]. 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.
Notice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives: Catalent Pharma Solutions (Catalent) is not accepting unsolicited resumes from agencies and/or search firms for this job posting. Resumes submitted to any Catalent employee by a third party agency and/or search firm without a valid written & signed search agreement, will become the sole property of Catalent. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired for this position as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral. Thank you.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Life Sciences, or related field
- APICS or CPIM certification
- Minimum ten years of supply chain experience, ideally in pharmaceutical or CDMO environments
- Demonstrated experience in global process ownership or multi-site operations leadership
- Strong understanding of GMP, FDA and EMA regulatory expectations, 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)
Catalent, Inc. Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Catalent, Inc. and has not been reviewed or approved by Catalent, Inc..
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off is commonly described as roughly 152 hours per year plus about eight paid holidays for U.S. roles. Eligibility and exact counts vary by location, but the allotment is positioned as competitive.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with a company match (often described as dollar‑for‑dollar up to 6%) is part of the package. The match level is commonly referenced as a meaningful component of total rewards.
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Inclusive Benefits Coverage — Medical, dental, vision, life/disability, HSA/FSA, EAP, tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, commuter and dependent‑care benefits, and wellness programs are offered. Some roles indicate benefits eligibility begins on the first day for direct hires.
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What We Do
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. For more information, visit www.catalent.com.







