Pharmaceutical Development Scientist II
Catalent Pharma Solutions
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.
Job description
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.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a related life science or physical science field with 8+ years of related work experience preferred.
- 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.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a related life science or physical science field with 8+ years of related work experience preferred
- 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
- 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
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Paid Time Off
- 8 Paid Holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Career Growth
- Annual Performance Review
Company overview
Catalent Pharma Solutions, now known as Catalent, Inc., is a leading global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) headquartered in Tampa, Florida. Founded in 2007 as a spin-off from Cardinal Health's pharmaceutical technologies segment, the company has grown into a major player in the pharmaceutical services industry. Catalent provides comprehensive drug development and manufacturing solutions including drug delivery technologies, formulation development, analytical testing, clinical and commercial manufacturing, clinical packaging, and supply chain services. The company operates over 50 facilities across four continents and has supported more than half of all FDA-approved products over the past decade. With approximately 16,900 employees, Catalent produces over 70 billion doses annually for more than 8,000 products, serving major pharmaceutical companies like Pfizer, Moderna, Novo Nordisk, and Bristol-Myers Squibb. In 2024, the company was acquired by Novo Holdings A/S for $16.5 billion, further strengthening its position in the global pharmaceutical manufacturing landscape.