Catalent
nutritional supplements and nutraceuticals
Director,ProductDevelopment&TechnicalServices
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“Director, Product Development & Technical Services at Catalent. Skills: Product Development, Technical Services, Project Management, people leadership. end‑to‑end development, technology transfer, and optimization of consumer health products from concept through commercialization and post‑launch support. strategic and operational leadership across Product Development, Project Management, and Technical Services”
What You'll Achieve.
ensure robust product design, manufacturing readiness, and on-time delivery; deliver a balanced portfolio aligned with site and business objectives; successfully launching new products; drive results
Industry & Context.
manage technical risk; troubleshooting
100% on-site
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, Food Science, or a related discipline, Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in product development, technical services, and/or project management within a regulated manufacturing environment, At least 5 years of people leadership experience managing cross-functional technical teams, Proven track record of successfully launching new products and leading complex, multi-stakeholder programs, understanding of product lifecycle management, stage-gate development processes, and applicable regulatory requirements, Demonstrated business and financial acumen, including budget ownership and portfolio prioritization, Experience applying Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies, Proven ability to lead through influence, manage change, and drive results without direct authority, Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills, Sound judgment, professional presence, and high ethical standards
Nice to Have
advanced degree preferred, nutraceutical starch-mogul manufacturing experience strongly preferred, 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
What You'll Do.
end‑to‑end development
and optimization of consumer health products from concept through commercialization and post‑launch support
strategic and operational leadership across Product Development
and Technical Services
ensure robust product design
manufacturing readiness
prioritize customer and internal programs
manage technical risk
deliver a balanced portfolio aligned with site and business objectives
Lead new product development and post‑launch changes in alignment with Catalent stage‑gate processes
and regulatory requirements
and analytical development activities
and business needs into clear technical and development requirements
Provide technical leadership and support to Business Development
including customer meetings and proposal development
Direct cross‑functional project teams to deliver projects on time
Establish and maintain project governance
Drive continuous improvement in project execution and lifecycle management processes
Lead technology transfer
and process optimization to ensure manufacturing readiness
Partner with Operations and Quality to ensure robust
and manufacturable processes
and continuous improvement in commercial manufacturing
Serve as a key interface between Product Development
Contribute to long‑term product strategy
innovation pipeline development
and business planning
Foster a culture of accountability
and continuous improvement across teams
Other duties as assigned
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
partners closely with site and functional leaders; Serve as a key interface between Product Development, Operations, Quality, Regulatory, and Commercial teams; managing cross-functional technical teams
Communication Scope
Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
Process & Methodology
Project Management, Direct cross‑functional project teams to deliver projects on time, within scope, and on budget, Establish and maintain project governance, timelines, resource plans, and risk management, Drive continuous improvement in project execution and lifecycle management processes, leading complex, multi‑stakeholder programs
Full Job Description
**Director, Product Development & Technical Services ** **Position Summary:** * 100% on-site Greendale is one of two gummy technology development and manufacturing facilities in North America. The site has the capability to manufacture traditional gelatin gummies as well as 100% plant-based pectin gummies for nutritional supplements and nutraceuticals. With extensive development and manufacturing expertise and a wide range of flavors, shapes, sizes, and colors available, we can work with complex ingredients to help create engaging new products consumers will love. The Director, Product Development & Technical Services is responsible for the end‑to‑end development, technology transfer, and optimization of consumer health products from concept through commercialization and post‑launch support. The role provides strategic and operational leadership across Product Development, Project Management, and Technical Services to ensure robust product design, manufacturing readiness, and on-time delivery. This position is a key member of the Greendale Site Leadership Team with dual accountability to the Site GM. The Director partners closely with site and functional leaders to prioritize customer and internal programs, manage technical risk, and deliver a balanced portfolio aligned with site and business objectives. **The Role:** **Product Development Leadership** * Lead new product development and post‑launch changes in alignment with Catalent stage‑gate processes, quality systems, and regulatory requirements. * Oversee formulation, process, packaging, and analytical development activities. * Translate customer, market, and business needs into clear technical and development requirements. * Provide technical leadership and support to Business Development, including customer meetings and proposal development. **Project Management** * Direct cross‑functional project teams to deliver projects on time, within scope, and on budget. * Establish and maintain project governance, timel
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