Group Leader, Molecular & Cellular Biology
Catalent Pharma SolutionsKansas City, Missouri, United States
Posted April 7, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
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. Catalyst + Talent. Our name combines these ideas. From drug and biologic development services to delivery technologies to supply solutions, we are the catalyst for your success. We have the deepest expertise, the broadest offerings, and the most innovative technologies to help you get more molecules to market faster, enhance product performance, and provide superior, reliable manufacturing and packaging results. more products. better treatments. reliably supplied.™ Your talents, ideas, and passion are essential to our mission: to develop, manufacture, and supply products that help people live better, healthier lives. Join us! Catalent hires people with a passion to make a difference to the health of millions of people globally. Your expertise, coupled with Catalent’s advanced technologies and collaboration with thousands of innovative pharmaceutical, biotech, and healthcare companies, will help bring life-enhancing products to life. Grow with us. Be challenged. Make a personal impact.
Job Description
We are hiring a Group Leader, Molecular & Cellular Biology to manage a sub-team of junior scientists and serve as a technical expert on projects. The role involves method development, method evaluation, and project management, with a focus on cGMP practices and analytical data quality. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and at least four years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree with two years or a PhD with one year of experience. The Group Leader will be responsible for coaching and mentoring team members, communicating with clients and auditors, and maintaining technical communications with other groups and clients. The role requires strong leadership skills, effective communication, and a high level of integrity and quality.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree minimum
- Four years of relevant experience
- Method development, method evaluation, and project management
- Mammalian cell culture, Sterile technique, In vitro cell based assays, ELISA assays, quantitative and potency, Molecular biology, Kinetic binding assessment, Flow cytometry
Benefits
- Defined career path and annual performance review and feedback process
- Diverse, inclusive culture
- Positive working environment focusing on continually improving processes to remain innovative
- Potential for career growth on an expanding team within an organization dedicated to preserving and bettering lives
- 152 Hours + 8 paid holidays
- Several Employee Resource Groups focusing on D&I
- Dynamic, fast-paced work environment
- Community engagement and green initiatives
- Generous 401K match
- Company match on donations to organizations
- Medical, dental and vision benefits effective day one of employment
- Tuition Reimbursement
- WellHub program to promote overall physical wellness
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