Senior Pharmaceutical Development Lead Scientist

Catalent; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Diversity & inclusion

Paid time off & holidays

Medical benefits from day one

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Catalent is seeking a Pharmaceutical Development Lead Scientist I to spearhead formulation design and development of oral solid dosage forms at our Kansas City site. The role emphasizes regulatory compliance, GMP practices, and leadership of a multi-disciplinary team.

The candidate will design experiments, author technical documents, and drive client-facing project outcomes while mentoring junior staff in a fast-paced onsite environment in Kansas City, MO.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 11+ years of related work experience preferred.
• Expert in data interpretation and regulatory guidance.
• Experience evaluating changes to controlled documents or project scope.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Leadership development and supervisory abilities are expected.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute lab work plans and schedules.
• Author and approve technical documents such as protocols and reports.
• Review documents for regulatory compliance and accuracy.
• Train, coach and mentor team members.
• Supervise technical staff and manage performance.
• Act as technical lead on projects with customer interaction.
• Identify opportunities and drive efficiency improvements.
• Maintain high-quality laboratory documentation per regulatory guidance.

Skills

Leadership

Data interpretation

Regulatory knowledge

Communication skills

Project management

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in life/physical science

Master’s degree in related field

Doctorate in related field

Job description

Catalent is seeking a Pharmaceutical Development Lead Scientist I to spearhead formulation design and development of oral solid dosage forms at our Kansas City site. The role emphasizes regulatory compliance, GMP practices, and leadership of a multi-disciplinary team.

The candidate will design experiments, author technical documents, and drive client-facing project outcomes while mentoring junior staff in a fast-paced onsite environment in Kansas City, MO.