When not traveling, position required to be onsite at a US Catalent site The Process Lead - Global ... Minimum ten years of supply chain experience, ideally in pharmaceutical or CDMO environments
When not traveling, position required to be onsite at a US Catalent site The Process Lead - Global ... Minimum ten years of supply chain experience, ideally in pharmaceutical or CDMO environments
Principal Automation Engineer
Staunton, VA · On-site
$122K - $169K/yr
Together, Advancing Patient Outcomes At Cadence, we are a Medical Device Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) dedicated to advancing patient outcomes through innovation ...
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Principal Automation Engineer
Staunton, VA · On-site
$122K - $169K/yr
Together, Advancing Patient Outcomes At Cadence, we are a Medical Device Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) dedicated to advancing patient outcomes through innovation ...
Principal Automation Engineer
Staunton, VA · On-site
$122K - $169K/yr
Together, Advancing Patient Outcomes At Cadence, we are a Medical Device Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) dedicated to advancing patient outcomes through innovation ...
Quick apply
Principal Automation Engineer
Staunton, VA · On-site
$122K - $169K/yr
Together, Advancing Patient Outcomes At Cadence, we are a Medical Device Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) dedicated to advancing patient outcomes through innovation ...
The team works closely with clients at every stage of their journey, helping them navigate ... CDMO, distribution, healthcare providers, payors, and healthtech. Recruiting for this role ends on ...
The team works closely with clients at every stage of their journey, helping them navigate ... CDMO, distribution, healthcare providers, payors, and healthtech. Recruiting for this role ends on ...
At Cdmo information
What is the difference between At Cdmo vs Clinical Research Associate?
| Aspect | At Cdmo | Clinical Research Associate |
|---|---|---|
| Required credentials | Typically requires a degree in life sciences, pharmacy, or related field; certifications vary | Requires a degree in life sciences or healthcare; often requires GCP or ICH certifications |
| Work environment | Contract manufacturing or development labs, regulatory compliance settings | Clinical trial sites, hospitals, or research organizations |
| Employer and industry usage | Pharmaceutical, biotech, and contract manufacturing organizations | Pharmaceutical companies, CROs, research institutions |
While both roles involve the pharmaceutical industry, At Cdmo professionals focus on manufacturing and development processes within CDMOs, whereas Clinical Research Associates oversee clinical trial activities at research sites. The credentials and work environments overlap but serve different stages of drug development.

$143K/yr
Full-time
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO
Posted 9 days ago
Catalent rating
7.6
Based on 54 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
60th of 86 rated pharmaceutical
Job description
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 DisabilityAccommodations@catalent.com. 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.
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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.Catalent is committed to the health and safety of its employees, visitors and the customers and patients we serve.
Industry
Pharmaceutical product wholesalers
Company size
10,000+ Employees
Headquarters location
Somerset, NJ, US
Year founded
2007