Pharmaceutical Development Scientist I

Catalent Pharma Solutions; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive PTO + 8 holidays

Benefits from day one (medical/dental/

Job summary

Catalent's Kansas City facility is seeking a Pharmaceutical Development Scientist I to support formulation and process design for oral solid dosage forms and participate in clinical trial manufacturing. The role requires strong communication, regulatory knowledge, and the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines. Shift: M-F 8am-5pm.

Location: Kansas City, MO. 100% Onsite. You will develop lab plans, author documents, and mentor others while applying advanced pharmaceutics principles to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 6+ years of related experience or higher degrees preferred.
• Ability to proactively address work issues at team and individual levels.
• Experience developing and executing procedures and manufacturing processes with quality.
• Demonstrated ability to lead small team projects and identify unmet needs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute laboratory work plans and schedules to meet milestones.
• Author protocols, batch records, test methods, technical reports, and SOPs.
• Train or mentor others on technical development or business issues.
• Apply knowledge of high-shear granulation, fluid-bed tech, roller compaction, coating.
• Execute efficiency improvement projects with moderate guidance.
• Identify business opportunities on project basis and support design goals.

Skills

Formulation design

Process design

Communication skills

Team leadership

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelors in life/physical sciences

Masters in life/physical sciences

PhD in life/physical sciences

Job description

About Site

Catalent’s Kansas City facility is home to our Oral & Specialty Drug Delivery, Biologics Analytical Services and Clinical Supply Services businesses.

Position Summary

We have an opportunity for a Pharmaceutical Development Scientist I to join our team. In this role, you will support formulation and process design for oral solid dosage forms and participate in clinical trial manufacturing. You will ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, good manufacturing practices, and standard operating procedures. This position requires strong communication skills, technical expertise, and the ability to work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines.

Shift: M-F 8am-5pm. Location: Kansas City, MO. 100% Onsite.

The Role

Develop and execute laboratory work plans and schedules independently, using customer milestones and site performance standards. Author technical documents such as protocols, batch records, test methods, technical reports, and operating procedures. Train, coach, or mentor others on technical development or business issues. Apply knowledge of high-shear granulation, fluid-bed technology, roller compaction, compression, encapsulation, and coating technology. Execute efficiency improvement projects with moderate guidance. Identify and recommend business opportunities on a project-specific basis. Apply advanced knowledge of pharmaceutics principles and related disciplines to support project design and departmental goals. Perform other duties as assigned.

The Candidate Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related life science or physical science field with 6+ years of related work experience preferred, or
• Master’s degree in a related life science or physical science field with 4+ years of related work experience preferred, or
• Doctorate degree in a related life science or physical science field with 0+ years of related work experience preferred.
• Ability to proactively address work issues at both an individual and team level.
• Ability to propose deviations from established procedures and methods based on sound judgment.
• Experience developing and executing procedures, methods, and manufacturing processes with minimal complexity and high quality.
• Demonstrated ability to lead small team projects and identify unmet needs within the department.
• Basic to moderate understanding of manufacturing equipment operations and troubleshooting skills in multiple techniques.

Why You Should Join Catalent

• Defined career path and annual performance review and feedback process.
• Diverse, inclusive culture.
• Potential for career growth on an expanding team within an organization dedicated to preserving and bettering lives.
• Competitive paid time off plus 8 paid holidays.
• Community engagement and green initiatives.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits effective day one of employment.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Catalent offers rewarding opportunities to further your career!

Catalent is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veterans.

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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.