Pharmaceutical Development Scientist II

Catalent Pharma Solutions • Kansas City, MO

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Catalent’s Kansas City facility supports Oral & Specialty Drug Delivery, Biologics Analytical Services, and Clinical Supply Services. The Pharmaceutical Development Scientist II supports formulation and process design for oral solid dosage forms and contributes to clinical trial manufacturing. The role ensures compliance with regulatory requirements, good manufacturing practices, and standard operating procedures. The successful candidate demonstrates strong communication skills, technical expertise, and the ability to work effectively under pressure while maintaining high-quality standards.

The position works in a GMP area under minimal supervision and uses technical and functional knowledge across projects and assignments within the group or project team. It also includes training others, contributing to efficiency improvements with guidance, and performing other assigned duties.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related life science or physical science field, with 8 or more years of related work experience preferred.
• 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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

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

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 Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) area under minimal supervision.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Defined career path and annual performance review and feedback process.
• Diverse, inclusive culture.
• Potential for career growth on an expanding team.
• Competitive paid time off and 8 paid holidays.
• Community engagement and green initiatives.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits effective on the first day of employment.
• Tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level