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Development Scientist II The Development Scientist II serves as a primary point of contact with the client regarding pharmaceutical development and clinical manufacturing project related activities.
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... Pharmaceutical Development, representing CMC project teams across the product lifecycle from early discovery through commercialization and lifecycle management. Provide strategic and scientific ...
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| Aspect | Pharmaceutical Development Scientist | Formulation Scientist |
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| Credentials | Bachelor's or Master's in Pharmacy, Chemistry, or related fields; often requires experience in drug development | Bachelor's or Master's in Pharmacy, Chemistry, or related fields; focus on formulation techniques |
| Work Environment | Research labs, development departments, pharmaceutical companies | Research labs, manufacturing, pharmaceutical companies |
| Industry Usage | Involved in early-stage drug development, formulation, and process optimization | Specializes in creating and testing drug formulations for stability and delivery |
The main difference is that Pharmaceutical Development Scientists focus on the overall development and process optimization of new drugs, while Formulation Scientists concentrate specifically on designing and testing drug formulations. Both roles require similar educational backgrounds and work environments, but their core responsibilities differ within the drug development process.
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Pharmaceutical Development Scientist I (2nd shift)
Catalent Pharma SolutionsKansas City, MO • On-site
Full-time
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO
Posted 26 days ago
Catalent rating
7.7
Based on 50 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
45th of 71 rated pharmaceutical
Job description
Pharmaceutical Development Scientist I (2nd shift)
Position Summary
Work Schedule: 12pm-10:30pm M-Th OR Tu-Fri (2nd shift)
100% on-site
Catalent's Kansas City facility is home to our Oral & Specialty Drug Delivery, Biologics Analytical Services and Clinical Supply Services businesses. The site provides a range of integrated services for oral solid dosage forms, from formulation development and analytical testing to clinical and commercial-scale manufacture. The Kansas City facility is a Center-of-Excellence for our Biologics Analytical Services business. Our talented team has over 25 years of experience providing analytical services for stand-alone and integrated biologics projects.
Catalent Pharma Solutions in Kansas City, MO is hiring a Pharmaceutical Development Scientist I. The Kansas City Pharmaceutical Development Scientist I serve as technical representative for formulation design and development of oral solid dosage forms. Design and execute experiments and processes necessary for developing formulations of pharmaceuticals oral solid. Lead clinical trial manufacturing endeavors and ensures that all work is carried out in compliance with regulatory requirements, good manufacturing practices (cGMP) and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
The Role
Develop and execute laboratory work plans/schedules independently, using customer milestones and Division/site performance standards and metrics
Authors technical documents, such as protocols, batch records, test methods, technical reports, and operating procedures
Review technical documents for accuracy, thoroughness and regulatory compliance
Trains, coaches or mentors' others on technical development or business issues
May direct work (limited) of technical staff, including work assignments
Supervised customer interaction on team meetings
Knowledge of high-shear granulation, fluid-bed technology, roller compaction, compression, encapsulation
Executes efficiency improvement project with moderate guidance
Identify and recommend business opportunities on a project specific basis
All other duties as assigned
The Candidate
Bachelor's degree in related life science or physical science field required with 6+ years related work experience required
Master's degree in related life science or physical science field required with 4+ years related work experience preferred
Doctorate Degree in related life science or physical science field preferred
Hands on experience in oral solid dosage form development and manufacturing preferred
Why you should join Catalent
Defined career path and annual performance review and feedback process
Diverse, inclusive culture
Positive working environment focusing on continually improving processes to remain innovative
Potential for career growth on an expanding team within an organization dedicated to preserving and bettering lives
152 hours of PTO + 8 paid holidays
Generous 401K match
Medical, dental and vision benefits effective day one of employment
Tuition Reimbursement- Let us help you finish your degree or start a new degree!
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.
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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.
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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