Catalent
Associate Director, Facilities & Metrology
The
Associate Director, Facilities and Metrology
will support the manufacturing and process development organizations by developing and implementing preventive maintenance, on-demand maintenance, and engineering best practices resulting in robust, sustainable, integrated manufacturing processes across Catalent Maryland Facilities (Harmans, BioPark, Montgomery, Stoney Run). These will demonstrate improvements in department key performance indicators across Quality, Reliability, Process Capability, Cost, and Environmental Health and Safety. This Leader will manage operational partnership with third party facilities support provider and interact with cross-functional teams to lead implementation of site changes and facilitate the day-to-day activities supporting 24/7 site operations performance to plan. Key elements of this role include managing the execution of maintenance and metrology activities, assisting with implementation of site capital projects and ensure team compliance for all cGMP requirements. The role will also support oversight of day-to-day business activities in absence of Sr Director of Engineering, Facilities, and Equipment Validation. 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. The Role:
Lead, mentor, and develop high-performing teams within Facilities and Metrology by setting clear goals, providing feedback, and fostering collaboration. Promote a culture of ownership, technical excellence, and continuous improvement. Oversee resource planning, talent development, and succession planning to ensure team capability and business continuity. Champion safety, quality, and compliance initiatives while maintaining high levels of employee engagement and morale. Act as a key member of the site leadership team, contributing to strategic planning, capital project prioritization, and overall site performance initiatives. Manage internal staff and third-party service providers to support preventive, on-demand, and metrology maintenance across 24/7 operations. Direct implementation of maintenance programs that optimize equipment reliability, reduce downtime, and ensure operational continuity. Maintain readiness to respond to after-hours operational escalations and support emergency repairs. Perform hands-on work as needed, including supervising maintenance activities, contractors, and ensuring documentation accuracy. Oversee execution of capital projects, ensuring alignment with design-for-manufacturing principles, safety requirements, and regulatory standards. The Candidate:
Bachelor’s degree preferred; (Engineering, Engineering Management, or Engineering Technology). Minimum of 7 years of experience implementing facilities and engineering best practices, as well as experience in managing technical functions. 5 or more years related work experience with a GMP Bio-Pharma maintenance/ engineering organization, preferred. Minimum 5 years of progressive leadership experience, including performance management and people development. Experience in compliance Regulations that apply to Quality, Regulatory Compliance (21 CFR Part 11), Environmental Health and Safety, as well as have knowledge of standards related to maintenance processes, construction, equipment design and implementation into global medical device manufacturing facilities. The anticipated salary range for this position in Maryland is $150K-$190K plus an annual bonus target. 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 to DisabilityAccommodations@catalent.com.
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The
Associate Director, Facilities and Metrology
will support the manufacturing and process development organizations by developing and implementing preventive maintenance, on-demand maintenance, and engineering best practices resulting in robust, sustainable, integrated manufacturing processes across Catalent Maryland Facilities (Harmans, BioPark, Montgomery, Stoney Run). These will demonstrate improvements in department key performance indicators across Quality, Reliability, Process Capability, Cost, and Environmental Health and Safety. This Leader will manage operational partnership with third party facilities support provider and interact with cross-functional teams to lead implementation of site changes and facilitate the day-to-day activities supporting 24/7 site operations performance to plan. Key elements of this role include managing the execution of maintenance and metrology activities, assisting with implementation of site capital projects and ensure team compliance for all cGMP requirements. The role will also support oversight of day-to-day business activities in absence of Sr Director of Engineering, Facilities, and Equipment Validation. 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. The Role:
Lead, mentor, and develop high-performing teams within Facilities and Metrology by setting clear goals, providing feedback, and fostering collaboration. Promote a culture of ownership, technical excellence, and continuous improvement. Oversee resource planning, talent development, and succession planning to ensure team capability and business continuity. Champion safety, quality, and compliance initiatives while maintaining high levels of employee engagement and morale. Act as a key member of the site leadership team, contributing to strategic planning, capital project prioritization, and overall site performance initiatives. Manage internal staff and third-party service providers to support preventive, on-demand, and metrology maintenance across 24/7 operations. Direct implementation of maintenance programs that optimize equipment reliability, reduce downtime, and ensure operational continuity. Maintain readiness to respond to after-hours operational escalations and support emergency repairs. Perform hands-on work as needed, including supervising maintenance activities, contractors, and ensuring documentation accuracy. Oversee execution of capital projects, ensuring alignment with design-for-manufacturing principles, safety requirements, and regulatory standards. The Candidate:
Bachelor’s degree preferred; (Engineering, Engineering Management, or Engineering Technology). Minimum of 7 years of experience implementing facilities and engineering best practices, as well as experience in managing technical functions. 5 or more years related work experience with a GMP Bio-Pharma maintenance/ engineering organization, preferred. Minimum 5 years of progressive leadership experience, including performance management and people development. Experience in compliance Regulations that apply to Quality, Regulatory Compliance (21 CFR Part 11), Environmental Health and Safety, as well as have knowledge of standards related to maintenance processes, construction, equipment design and implementation into global medical device manufacturing facilities. The anticipated salary range for this position in Maryland is $150K-$190K plus an annual bonus target. 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 to DisabilityAccommodations@catalent.com.
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