Pharmaceutical Development Scientist I

About the role

About Site Catalent’s Kansas City facility is home to our Oral & Specialty Drug Delivery, Biologics Analytical Services and Clinical Supply Services businesses. Position Summary We have an opportunity for a Pharmaceutical Development Scientist I to join our team. In this role, you will support formulation and process design for oral solid dosage forms and participate in clinical trial manufacturing. You will ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, good manufacturing practices, and standard operating procedures. This position requires strong communication skills, technical expertise, and the ability to work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines. Shift: M-F 8am-5pm Location: Kansas City, MO 100% Onsite

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute laboratory work plans and schedules independently, using customer milestones and site performance standards
• Author technical documents such as protocols, batch records, test methods, technical reports, and operating procedures
• Train, coach, or mentor others on technical development or business issues
• Apply knowledge of high-shear granulation, fluid-bed technology, roller compaction, compression, encapsulation, and coating technology
• Execute efficiency improvement projects with moderate guidance
• Identify and recommend business opportunities on a project-specific basis
• Apply advanced knowledge of pharmaceutics principles and related disciplines to support project design and departmental goals
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related life science or physical science field with 6+ years of related work experience preferred, or
• Master’s degree in a related life science or physical science field with 4+ years of related work experience preferred, or
• Doctorate degree in a related life science or physical science field with 0+ 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
• 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

Benefits

• Defined career path and annual performance review and feedback process
• Diverse, inclusive culture
• Potential for career growth on an expanding team within an organization dedicated to preserving and bettering lives
• Competitive paid time off plus 8 paid holidays
• Community engagement and green initiatives
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits effective day one of employment
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule

Shift: M-F 8am-5pm