Process Engineer

Catalent Pharma Solutions; Swindon; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Catalent Pharma Solutions in Swindon is seeking a Process Engineer for their Zydis team. The successful candidate will lead projects involving process development and optimization to ensure high standards of safety, efficiency, and compliance, contributing to the production of groundbreaking pharmaceutical innovations.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Annual Performance Bonus

Generous Holiday Entitlement

Private Medical Insurance (BUPA)

Pension Scheme Matching Up to 8%

Access to LinkedIn Learning

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in process development and technology transfer.
• Strong computer skills; proficiency in process design and statistical methods.
• Industry experience in pharmaceutical or biotechnology sectors preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead process development initiatives and optimize existing processes.
• Implement innovative technologies and execute tech transfers.
• Provide engineering solutions and address recurring operational issues.

Skills

Process Development

Technical Problem-Solving

Communication

Data Assessment

Process Control

Education

Degree in Engineering (Chemical preferred)

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Join Our Zydis Team as a Process Engineer.

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.

Catalent Pharma Solutions in Swindonis offering a fantastic opportunity for a Process Engineer to join our innovative Zydis team. In this role, you will lead process development initiatives, creating new processes and optimizing existing ones to ensure the highest standards of safety, efficiency, quality, and compliance.

Catalent Pharma Solutions Swindon is the home of Zydis Technology. Our Zydis ODT (orally dissolving tablet) formulation is a unique, freeze-dried oral solid dosage form that disperses almost instantly in the mouth—no water required. With over 20 products launched in 60 countries, Zydis continues to be the world’s best-in-class ODT technology.

The Role:

• Engineering Expertise:Develop and optimize processes through experimentation, modelling, simulation, and data assessment.

• Innovation:Implement innovative technologies to enhance sustainability, yield, cycle time, and drug product quality.

• Scale-Up/Scale-Down:Execute scale-up and scale-down of Zydis processes.

• Tech Transfer:Develop a tech transfer model to ensure successful manufacturability of Zydis products.

• Collaboration:Work closely with supply chain, equipment manufacturers, customers, project management, customer service, NPDM, and formulation teams.

• Process Solutions:Provide engineering solutions, engage in technical discussions, and scale up processes into manufacturing facilities.

Process Improvement:

• Develop innovative solutions to address recurring failures and issues impacting plant operations.

• Provide expert technical support to production teams, maintenance management, and technical personnel.

• Identify necessary equipment to meet customer demand and critical process parameters.

• Demonstrate exceptional communication skills with internal customers, project engineers, and technical staff.

The Candidate:

• Educational Background:Degree in Engineering (Chemical preferred) or related field, or equivalent experience.

• Professional Experience:Proven experience in process development, technology transfer, and manufacturing environments.

• Technical Skills:Proficiency in designing processes and applying statistical process control methods. Knowledge of fluid dynamics and freeze drying is desirable.

• Industry Experience:Preferably experienced in pharmaceutical, food, FMCG, or biotechnology industries.

• Technical Proficiency:Strong computer skills, including Microsoft 365. Programming skills in Fluent/Gambit are preferred but not essential.

• Personal Attributes:A proactive problem solver with a positive attitude.

Why You Should Join Catalent:

• Competitive Salary – Reflecting your experience and skills.

• Bonus & Benefits – Includes an annual performance bonus, a pension scheme matching up to 8% and life assurance. Enjoy BUPA private medical insurance, a generous holiday entitlement that increases with tenure, and the option to purchase additional leave. Plus, gain access to Reward Gateway, offering discounts at many national retailers.

• Career Development – Access high-quality training, mentoring, and cross-functional opportunities within Catalent’s global network. Benefit from a subscription to LinkedIn Learning, providing access to 10,000+ online courses.

• Health & Wellbeing – Includes an employee assistance programme, on-site canteen facilities, and an active safety and “Patient First” culture. Take advantage of a Cycle to Work Scheme and an Electric Vehicle car scheme. Join Employee Resource Groups that foster a diverse and inclusive workplace. Plus, participate in charitable activities.

• Excellent Location – Just a two-minute drive from J16 of the M4, with free on-site parking.

We have been made aware of potential inaccurate job advertisements on third-party websites. Please consider Catalent’s Career Site as the trusted and accurate source of information for any jobs available with Catalent.

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 and does not discriminate based on any characteristic protected by local law.

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 [e-mail]. 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.

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