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How much do manufacturing pharmacist jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 22, 2026, the average hourly pay for manufacturing pharmacist in the United States is $60.91, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $56.01 and $67.31 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the typical responsibilities of a Manufacturing Pharmacist within a pharmaceutical production facility?

Manufacturing Pharmacists are responsible for overseeing the production of pharmaceutical products to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and company protocols. Their daily tasks typically involve supervising batch production, reviewing and approving manufacturing documentation, coordinating with quality assurance teams, and resolving process deviations. They also collaborate closely with production staff, engineers, and quality control personnel to optimize workflows and address potential issues. This role demands a balance between hands-on problem-solving and adherence to strict regulatory procedures, making attention to detail and teamwork essential. By ensuring quality and efficiency, Manufacturing Pharmacists play a key role in bringing safe medications to market.

What is a Manufacturing Pharmacist job?

A Manufacturing Pharmacist is responsible for overseeing the production of pharmaceutical products, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and quality assurance protocols. They work in manufacturing facilities to formulate, test, and monitor drug production processes. Their duties include supervising manufacturing staff, maintaining Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and ensuring that medications meet safety and efficacy requirements. Manufacturing Pharmacists also collaborate with quality control, regulatory, and research teams to optimize production efficiency and product quality.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Manufacturing Pharmacist position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Manufacturing Pharmacist, you must have a strong background in pharmacy, pharmaceutical manufacturing processes, and regulatory compliance, typically supported by a PharmD or B.Pharm degree and relevant licensure. Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) guidelines, quality management systems, and analytical laboratory equipment is crucial. Attention to detail, effective communication, and problem-solving abilities are valuable soft skills in this role. These competencies ensure the safe, efficient, and compliant production of pharmaceuticals, helping maintain high-quality standards and patient safety.

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Infographic showing various Manufacturing Pharmacist job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 89% Full Time, 6% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 2% Nights. Highlights an 98% Physical, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $126,701 per year, or $60.9 per hour.
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Specialist

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Specialist

Catalent, Inc.

Greenville, NC • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 25 days ago


Catalent rating

7.4

Company rating: 7.4 out of 10

Based on 51 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

52nd of 71 rated pharmaceutical


Job description

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Specialist
The Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Specialist has a primary focus on new technology and business moving into Commercial Manufacturing Operations as well as serves as a liaison with other functional teams to lead/support commercial manufacturing operations and cross-functional execution.
Position Summary
This position is 100% on-site at the Greenville site.
Shift: Monday - Thursday 4 pm - 2:30 am
Catalent's Greenville, N.C. facility specializes in end-to-end turn-key solutions for oral solid dosage forms, including integrated formulation development, analytical services, commercial manufacturing, and packaging. This state-of-the-art facility has had over $100M of investments in recent years and features fit-for-scale capacity with potent handling capabilities, ideal for orphan or targeted drug development.
The Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Specialist provides on-the-floor oversight, direction, and support to manufacturing personnel to ensure timeliness and accuracy in the completion of assigned work. Your talents, ideas, and passion are essential to our mission: to help people live better, healthier lives.
The Role
  • Frontline interface between the Commercial Manufacturing team, internal support teams as well as external clients to lead/support project work requiring cross-functional support. Assist in Commercial, Technical Transfer, Engineering and Development batches.
  • Maintain the inventory system for raw materials components; train and assist others in the use of the inventory system.
  • Assist in decisions on equipment selection, placement, and procedures to use equipment most effectively.
  • Ensure manufacturing area and equipment are maintained in accordance with company and regulatory requirements.
  • Recognize potential problems and provide input on corrective action(s), assist in completion of resolutions for issues in Commercial Manufacturing Operations.
  • Identify and recommend opportunities for improved efficiencies, client service and teamwork within Commercial Manufacturing Operations.
  • Troubleshoot equipment, process issues, and escalate problems that require quality assurance or Maintenance involvement; provide leadership and support for the timeliness and accuracy in the completion of Commercial Manufacturing operations.
  • Support and occasionally lead under supervision the scheduling and planning of client project work to ensure the highest levels of efficiency and quality standards are met.
  • Other duties as assigned.

The Candidate
  • High school diploma or equivalent with at least five years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry or.
  • Associate degree with at least four years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
  • OSD experience strongly preferred.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in pharmaceutical manufacturing operations related to Dispensing, Granulation, Compressing/Encapsulation and Coating.
  • Must have previous experience with inventory management systems and be able to learn QAD (inventory Management System) to assist in the timely start and completion of batches and documentation.
  • Required to obtain internal forklift operation certification.
  • Position requires the ability to lift 40 lbs unassisted, and push and pull in excess of 100 lbs.
  • Majority of work day is performed while standing and walking. Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations. Ability to occasionally bend, stoop, twist, and have full range of motion in upper and lower extremities.
  • Exposure to hazardous chemicals, other active chemical ingredients, dust, fumes, gases, skin and respiratory irritants, moving machinery parts, and damp, humid and wet environments.
  • Must be able to use a variety of tools, equipment, and machinery.
  • This position requires that a respirator be worn for your safety, and as such, employment is contingent upon being able to complete a medical evaluation with satisfactory results. The medical evaluation is conducted via an external vendor assigned by Catalent.

Why You Should Join Catalent
  • Competitive medical benefits and 401K
  • 152 hours of PTO + 8 Paid Holidays
  • Dynamic, fast-paced work environment
  • Opportunity to work on Continuous Improvement Processes

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.
Visit Catalent Careers to explore career opportunities.
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 DisabilityAccommodations@catalent.com. 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.
Notice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives: Catalent Pharma Solutions (Catalent) is not accepting unsolicited resumes from agencies and/or search firms for this job posting. Resumes submitted to any Catalent employee by a third party agency and/or search firm without a valid written & signed search agreement, will become the sole property of Catalent. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired for this position as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral. Thank you.
Important Security Notice to U.S. Job Seekers:
Catalent NEVER asks candidates to provide any type of payment, bank details, photocopies of identification, social security number or other highly sensitive personal information during the offer process, and we NEVER do so via email or social media. If you receive any such request, DO NOT respond- it is a fraudulent request. Please forward such requests to spam@catalent.com for us to investigate with local authorities.
California Job Seekers can find our California Job Applicant Notice HERE.

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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.Catalent is committed to the health and safety of its employees, visitors and the customers and patients we serve.

Industry

Pharmaceutical product wholesalers

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Somerset, NJ, US

Year founded

2007

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