Associate Director, Corporate Communications

Associate Director, Corporate Communications

Position Summary:

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.

This is a full-time salaried position: Monday – Friday, 1st shift.

• Hybrid out of Somerset, NJ (HQ)

We are seeking a strategic, results-driven Associate Director, Corporate Communications, to join our Corporate Communications team. This role will lead the development and execution of high-impact communication initiatives that strengthen our corporate brand, engage key stakeholders, and support Catalent’s business objectives. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in corporate communications, exceptional storytelling abilities, and a strategic mindset to align messaging with business priorities. The Associate Director, Corporate Communications will provide leadership in shaping Catalent’s internal and external communications while managing key projects and collaborating across the organization.

Our Somerset location is the corporate headquarters for Catalent Pharma Solutions. This location houses our state-of-the-art laboratory, clinical, commercial manufacturing plant for oral dose forms in addition to being the Center of Excellence for Highly Potent Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients. 

Catalent is committed to a Patient First culture through excellence in quality and compliance, and to the safety of every patient, consumer, and Catalent employee. 

The Role:

• Strategic Communication Leadership: Develop and execute integrated communication strategies that enhance Catalent’s corporate reputation, brand awareness, and business positioning across global audiences

• Executive & Thought Leadership Communications: Partner with senior leaders to craft compelling messages, speeches, presentations, and executive communications that effectively convey corporate priorities and leadership perspectives

• Corporate Storytelling & Content Strategy: Lead the creation of high-impact content across multiple channels, including press releases, digital/social platforms, internal messaging, and social media. Identify opportunities to elevate Catalent’s business, mission and values

• Internal Communications & Employee Engagement: Support internal communication campaigns that drive employee engagement, support cultural initiatives, and align teams with business priorities. Develop creative approaches to strengthen organizational connectivity

• Reputation & Crisis Management: Oversee issues preparedness and reputation
  management efforts, ensuring messaging consistency and alignment with corporate
  values. Assist in crisis communication planning and response

• Project & Stakeholder Management: Drive complex communication initiatives from concept to execution, collaborating with cross-functional teams and ensuring alignment with corporate objectives. Leverage data and analytics to refine communication strategies and measure impact

• 15% annual travel expectations (global)

• Other duties as assigned

The Candidate:

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field, required; advanced degree preferred

• Minimum of eight years of experience in corporate communications, public relations, or a related discipline, preferably within a corporate or agency setting

• Strong executive presence and experience advising senior leaders on communication strategies

• Experience in strategic planning and prioritization, working with business and other stakeholders to ensure aligned approach

• Proficiency in digital communication tools, content management systems, and social media platforms

• Experience in healthcare, pharmaceuticals, or life sciences communications, strongly preferred

• Individual may be required to sit, stand, walk regularly and occasionally lift 0-15 pounds

Why You Should Join Catalent:

• Defined career path and annual performance review and feedback process 

• Diverse, inclusive culture 

• 152 hours of PTO 8 paid holidays

• Several Employee Resource Groups focusing on D&I

• Dynamic, fast-paced work environment

• 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 

• Community engagement and green initiatives 

• Generous 401K match 

• Medical, dental and vision benefits effective day one of employment 

• Tuition Reimbursement 

• WellHub - program to promote overall physical wellness 

• Perkspot - offers exclusive or private discounts from approximately 900 merchants in a wide array of categories

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.

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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.

Notice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives: Catalent Pharma Solutions (Catalent) is not accepting unsolicited resumes from agencies and/or search firms for this job posting. Resumes submitted to any Catalent employee by a third party agency and/or search firm without a valid written & signed search agreement, will become the sole property of Catalent. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired for this position as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral. Thank you.

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