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Director, Manufacturing Sciences and Technology

Catalent · Madison, WI

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Level
Director+
Team
Manufacturing
Degree
Required
Experience asked
15+ years
Industry
Pharma & life sciences
Posted
23 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A director-level manufacturing role at Catalent (pharma & life sciences) in Madison, WI. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired for this position as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral.

They ask for
15+ years · degree required
Tools it names
Lean, FDA / GMP, Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ)

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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026

Manufacturing Engineer roles in Wisconsin: typical posted base $74k–$118k.

Median of the low and high ends of 7 live postings that list pay, out of 30 manufacturing engineer openings in Wisconsin, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

Wisconsin plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →

How this role compares

Against 29 other live manufacturing postings in Wisconsin.

Base pay
Not listed in this posting

Typical $74k–$118k, from 7 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
More than usual (15+ vs 5+)

Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • Tooling 57%
  • ✓ Lean 40%
  • Machining 40%
  • ✓ Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 40%
  • Automation 33%
  • Root cause 30%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

Stands out: this posting asks for FDA / GMP, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

It asks for 15+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

At a glance

Promotion path mentioned

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This plant: Catalent in Madison

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Position Summary

  • ◆100% on-site

Working for Catalent Biologics is an opportunity to join an entrepreneurial team. Catalent Biologics is making significant investments in people and capabilities. This is a unique opening to join a small, fast-growing business, backed by a private company. People joining our team will have the opportunity for career development as our business continues to grow and expand. Catalent-Madison employees are helping to improve future patient outcomes by working on products that are designed to treat COVID-19, cancer, various autoimmune, fibrotic and blood disorders, HIV, diabetes, heart and lung diseases as well as Alzheimer’s.

The Manufacturing Sciences and Technology (MS&T) department provides technical oversight and subject matter expertise for drug substance manufacturing at Catalent Madison. Our primary role is to act as an agile technical services team supporting process and technology transfer (including mAbs, fusion proteins, mRNA, and emerging modalities), technical documentation, and drug substance lifecycle management. This position supports technical leadership for GMP manufacturing and ensures effective process transfer to the facility. The role is accountable for documentation, data analysis, change management, and providing technical input for investigations, change controls, and CAPAs. It is client-facing and requires strong collaboration with internal teams and external partners to drive projects forward.

The Role

  • ◆Direct technical leadership for manufacturing and process transfers.
  • ◆Manage and review documentation, compile and assess data, and manage changes.
  • ◆Provide technical input for deviations, change controls, and CAPAs.
  • ◆Define and execute department strategy; recommend actions based on scientific data.
  • ◆Collaborate cross-functionally with Process Development, Manufacturing, QA/QC, Supply Chain, and Project Management.
  • ◆Analyze process data, identify trends, and present findings internally and to clients.
  • ◆Maintain a high-performing team through hiring, training, and development.
  • ◆Support process characterization, validation, and commercial readiness.
  • ◆Other duties as assigned.
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Director, Manufacturing Sciences and Technology

The Candidate

  • •Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline and 15+ years related experience, OR Master's degree in a STEM discipline and 12+ years related experience, OR Doctorate Degree in a STEM discipline and 8+ years related experience.
  • •5+ years of leadership experience and proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams.
  • •Strong technical knowledge of biologics manufacturing and GMP principles and experience with tech transfer, process validation, and commercial programs.
  • •Active participation in regulatory inspections and up to date on compliance requirements.
  • •Skilled in deviation investigations, CAPAs, SOPs, and batch record authoring.
  • •Knowledge of LEAN systems and continuous improvement methodologies.
  • •Excellent communication and presentation skills for technical and non-technical audiences.
  • •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.

Why You Should Join Catalent

  • •Defined career path and annual performance review and feedback process
  • •Diverse, inclusive culture
  • •Potential for career growth on an expanding team within an organization dedicated to preserving and bettering lives
  • •Dynamic, fast-paced work environment
  • •Community engagement and green initiatives
  • •Generous 401K match and Paid Time Off accrual
  • •Medical, dental and vision benefits effective day one of employment

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.

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