Pharmaceutical Development Scientist II

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits —

Tuition reimbursement

8 paid holidays

Onsite position in Kansas City

Job summary

Catalent Kansas City is hiring a Pharmaceutical Development Scientist II to support formulation and process design for oral solid dosage forms and contribute to clinical trial manufacturing. The role emphasizes GMP compliance, cross-functional teamwork, and high-quality execution in a 100% onsite Kansas City, MO environment.

The candidate will train others, lead small projects, and apply core principles within the discipline, with strong communication and technical skills under pressure to

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Train others on procedures and laboratory techniques.
• Execute efficiency improvement projects with guidance.
• Apply knowledge of principles and concepts within the discipline.
• Use technical and functional knowledge to perform duties on most projects or assignments within the group or project team.
• Conduct work in a GMP area under minimal supervision.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Communication

GMP experience

Project execution

Education

Master’s degree in life or physical science

Doctorate in life or physical science

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 II to join our team. This role supports formulation and process design for oral solid dosage forms and contributes to clinical trial manufacturing. The position ensures compliance with regulatory requirements, good manufacturing practices, and standard operating procedures. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong communication skills, technical expertise, and the ability to work effectively under pressure while maintaining high-quality standards.

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

The Role

• Train others on procedures and laboratory techniques.
• Execute efficiency improvement projects with guidance.
• Apply knowledge of principles and concepts within the discipline.
• Use technical and functional knowledge to perform duties on most projects or assignments within the group or project team.
• Conduct work in a Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) area under minimal supervision.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

The Candidate Minimum Requirements

• Ability to proactively address work issues at both an individual and team level.
• Capability 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.

Preferred Skills & Background

• Master’s degree in a related life science or physical science field with 6+ years of related work experience preferred, or a Doctorate degree in a related life science or physical science field with 2+ years of related work experience preferred.
• Previous solids development experience preferred.

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 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.

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 [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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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.