Principal Scientist - Process Development, Downstream
Catalent · Madison, WI · 1 mo ago
Analyst$45/hrFull-time
We need to output HTML fragment with sections: About the role? Actually the posting includes "About Catalent Madison" and "Location", "Shift", "Key Responsibilities", "Required Qualifications", "Preferred Qualifications", "Why you should join Catalent". Also maybe "Pay" and "Benefits" sections if present: they mention "Competitive compensation package, including incentive opportunity. Day-one medical, dental, and vision coverage. 401(k) with company match. Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities. Generous paid time off and holiday schedule (152 hours + 8 holidays)". That's benefits and compensation. So we can have a Benefits section (maybe also Pay? Not explicit numbers). The instruction: include a section ONLY when posting has real, specific content for it — never emit a heading followed by filler/placeholder text. So we can include Benefits with those specifics. Pay: they say "Competitive compensation package, including incentive opportunity." That's vague but still some content. Might be considered not specific enough? It says "Competitive compensation package, including incentive opportunity." That's somewhat vague but still mentions compensation. The rule: never emit a heading followed by filler/placeholder text (e.g. "commensurate with experience", "not specified", "N/A", "varies", "TBD"). "Competitive compensation package, including incentive opportunity." is not exactly filler but still vague. Might be okay to include Pay section? The instruction: Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones. Could combine Pay and Benefits into one Benefits section? But they said use headings for Benefits, Pay, Schedule. If we have content for Benefits, we can include Benefits. Pay maybe not enough specifics; we could omit Pay. Schedule: they have Location: 100% Onsite at our facility in Madison, Wisconsin Shift: Monday – Friday, First Shift. That's schedule info. So we can include Schedule section with that.
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for section headings. Use - for any list of duties/requirements/benefits, and
for prose.
We must preserve ALL substantive information; do not invent or summarize away detail. Remove boilerplate etc.
We need to include sections only when posting has real specific content.
Let's extract content:
- About Catalent Madison: description of facility, location, capabilities, GPEx, etc. That's substantive. Could be under "About the role"? Actually "About Catalent Madison" is about the site. Could be a section "About Catalent Madison" or maybe "About the role"? The instruction: use headings for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). They gave examples but not strict list; we can use those headings. So we could have "About the role" for the description of the role? But they said do NOT repeat the job title as a heading (the page already shows it). The "About Catalent Madison" is not the job title; it's about the facility. Could be under "About the role"? Might be better to have a section "About Catalent Madison" but not in the list. However instruction: "use
for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule)." It implies we should use those headings if applicable. But we can also use other headings? It says "use for section headings (e.g. ...)" meaning those are examples; we can use those headings for sections. Probably we should stick to those examples. So we need to map content to those headings.
Sections possible:
- About the role: could include description of role, client-facing, etc. The posting starts: "Principal Scientist – Process Development, Downstream Catalent is seeking a Principal Scientist, Process Development – Downstream to support the early phase and technical transfer processes for biologics manufacturing. This is a highly visible, client-facing Process Development role supporting the advancement of biologics programs across a diverse portfolio of mAbs, multispecifics, and recombinant proteins. While approximately 25% hands-on laboratory based, the majority of the role focuses on technical leadership, program management, and guiding teams through downstream process development activities including chromatography, UF/DF, filtration, viral clearance, and cell removal processes."
That's suitable for About the role.
- Responsibilities: list of Key Responsibilities bullet points.
- Requirements: could include Required Qualifications.
- Qualifications: maybe Preferred Qualifications? But they said Qualifications as a heading; we could put Required Qualifications under Requirements, and Preferred Qualifications under Qualifications? Or we could combine both under Requirements and Qualifications. Let's follow: Requirements for required qualifications, Qualifications for preferred qualifications.
- Skills: maybe not explicitly listed; we could omit if no specific skills list beyond what's in qualifications. Could omit.
- Benefits: include benefits details.
- Pay: maybe omit as not specific.
- Schedule: include location and shift.
We also have "About Catalent Madison" description of facility. Where to put? Could be part of About the role? Or maybe under About the role we can include that as context. The instruction: preserve ALL substantive information. So we need to include that facility description somewhere. Could be under About the role as a paragraph.
Alternatively we could create a section "About Catalent Madison" but not in the examples; risk of violating instruction? The instruction says use for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). It doesn't forbid other headings, but says "use for section headings (e.g. ...)" meaning we should use h3 for headings, and the examples are typical. It's safer to stick to those examples. So we can incorporate the facility description into About the role paragraph.
Now we need to remove boilerplate: cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions. So we need to cut out the EEO statement, accommodation notice, agency notice, security notice, California notice, volunteer work disclosure, Massachusetts lie detector notice, etc.
Also remove lines like "Visit Catalent Careers to explore career opportunities." and "personal initiative. dynamic pace. meaningful work." Those are fluff; but they might be considered boilerplate? They are part of "Why you should join Catalent" maybe. The "Why you should join Catalent" section includes: "Opportunity to play a key role in driving growth within a global CDMO leader. Competitive compensation package, including incentive opportunity. Day-one medical, dental, and vision coverage. 401(k) with company match. Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities. Generous paid time off and holiday schedule (152 hours + 8 holidays) Collaborative, mission-driven culture focused on improving patient outcomes worldwide. 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."
We need to keep substantive info: opportunity to play key role, competitive compensation, benefits details, collaborative culture, mission-driven, etc. The fluff like "personal initiative. dynamic pace. meaningful work." and "Visit Catalent Careers..." could be considered boilerplate or filler; we can remove them. Keep the rest.
Now we need to format.
Structure:
About the role
Principal Scientist – Process Development, Downstream ... (the description). Also include facility description maybe.
Responsibilities
- Technical Leadership & Scientific Strategy: Serve as the scientific lead for downstream process development programs supporting monoclonal antibodies (mAbs), multispecific antibodies, and recombinant protein therapeutics. Provide strategic direction, scientific consultation, and technical oversight across multiple client programs.
- Process Development Oversight: Guide the design, development, optimization, and characterization of downstream processes, including chromatography, ultrafiltration/diafiltration (UF/DF), viral filtration, clarification, and cell removal methodologies to enable successful clinical and commercial manufacturing.
- Client Partnership & Program Management: Act as the primary technical contact for client development projects, leading meetings, communicating project status, providing scientific rationale, and ensuring alignment between technical execution and program objectives.
- Technology Transfer & Commercial Readiness: Lead technology transfer activities, scale-up strategies, process characterization studies, and viral clearance programs to support progression from development through cGMP manufacturing.
- Cross-Functional Leadership: Collaborate with Process Development, MS&T, Manufacturing, Quality, and Analytical teams to drive project execution, troubleshoot technical challenges, and ensure successful project delivery.
- Technical Documentation & Review: Author, review, and approve technical documents including protocols, reports, SOPs, batch records, and client-facing deliverables while ensuring compliance with Good Documentation Practices (GDP) and regulatory expectations.
- Innovation & Continuous Improvement: Evaluate emerging technologies, identify opportunities for process enhancement, and contribute to the advancement of scientific capabilities, service offerings, and best practices within the organization.
- Mentorship & Scientific Development: Mentor scientists and technical staff, providing coaching, guidance, and knowledge-sharing to support team growth and development.
- Other responsibilities as needed.
Requirements
Ph.D. in Biotechnology, Biochemical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Biology, or a related scientific discipline with a minimum of 8 years of relevant industry experience; master's degree with a minimum of 12 years of experience; or bachelor's degree with a minimum of 15 years of experience. Demonstrated expertise in development and commercialization of mAbs, multispecifics, recombinant proteins, or other complex biologic therapeutics. Strong expertise in chromatography, filtration, UF/DF, viral filtration, and cell removal technologies. Proven experience leading technical programs and serving as a client-facing scientific representative. Demonstrated knowledge of cGMP environments, technology transfer, process characterization, and scale-up. Excellent scientific communication, problem-solving, and project management skills.
Qualifications
Preferred qualifications: Experience in a biopharmaceutical, biotechnology, or CDMO environment. Track record of leading cross-functional teams and mentoring scientific staff. Experience supporting multiple client programs simultaneously. Expertise in viral clearance studies, late-stage process development, and commercial manufacturing readiness. Strong business acumen and ability to build client relationships.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package, including incentive opportunity.
- Day-one medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities.
- Generous paid time off and holiday schedule (152 hours + 8 holidays).
Schedule
Location: 100% Onsite at our facility in Madison, Wisconsin. Shift: Monday – Friday, First Shift.
We also need to include the facility description maybe in About the role. Let's incorporate that after the role description.
About the role paragraph: "Principal Scientist – Process Development, Downstream Catalent is seeking a Principal Scientist, Process Development – Downstream to support the early phase and technical transfer processes for biologics manufacturing. This is a highly visible, client-facing Process Development role supporting the advancement of biologics programs across a diverse portfolio of mAbs, multispecifics, and recombinant proteins. While approximately 25% hands-on laboratory based,
for prose. We must preserve ALL substantive information; do not invent or summarize away detail. Remove boilerplate etc. We need to include sections only when posting has real specific content. Let's extract content: - About Catalent Madison: description of facility, location, capabilities, GPEx, etc. That's substantive. Could be under "About the role"? Actually "About Catalent Madison" is about the site. Could be a section "About Catalent Madison" or maybe "About the role"? The instruction: use headings for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). They gave examples but not strict list; we can use those headings. So we could have "About the role" for the description of the role? But they said do NOT repeat the job title as a heading (the page already shows it). The "About Catalent Madison" is not the job title; it's about the facility. Could be under "About the role"? Might be better to have a section "About Catalent Madison" but not in the list. However instruction: "use
for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule)." It implies we should use those headings if applicable. But we can also use other headings? It says "use for section headings (e.g. ...)" meaning those are examples; we can use those headings for sections. Probably we should stick to those examples. So we need to map content to those headings.
Sections possible:
- About the role: could include description of role, client-facing, etc. The posting starts: "Principal Scientist – Process Development, Downstream Catalent is seeking a Principal Scientist, Process Development – Downstream to support the early phase and technical transfer processes for biologics manufacturing. This is a highly visible, client-facing Process Development role supporting the advancement of biologics programs across a diverse portfolio of mAbs, multispecifics, and recombinant proteins. While approximately 25% hands-on laboratory based, the majority of the role focuses on technical leadership, program management, and guiding teams through downstream process development activities including chromatography, UF/DF, filtration, viral clearance, and cell removal processes."
That's suitable for About the role.
- Responsibilities: list of Key Responsibilities bullet points.
- Requirements: could include Required Qualifications.
- Qualifications: maybe Preferred Qualifications? But they said Qualifications as a heading; we could put Required Qualifications under Requirements, and Preferred Qualifications under Qualifications? Or we could combine both under Requirements and Qualifications. Let's follow: Requirements for required qualifications, Qualifications for preferred qualifications.
- Skills: maybe not explicitly listed; we could omit if no specific skills list beyond what's in qualifications. Could omit.
- Benefits: include benefits details.
- Pay: maybe omit as not specific.
- Schedule: include location and shift.
We also have "About Catalent Madison" description of facility. Where to put? Could be part of About the role? Or maybe under About the role we can include that as context. The instruction: preserve ALL substantive information. So we need to include that facility description somewhere. Could be under About the role as a paragraph.
Alternatively we could create a section "About Catalent Madison" but not in the examples; risk of violating instruction? The instruction says use for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). It doesn't forbid other headings, but says "use for section headings (e.g. ...)" meaning we should use h3 for headings, and the examples are typical. It's safer to stick to those examples. So we can incorporate the facility description into About the role paragraph.
Now we need to remove boilerplate: cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions. So we need to cut out the EEO statement, accommodation notice, agency notice, security notice, California notice, volunteer work disclosure, Massachusetts lie detector notice, etc.
Also remove lines like "Visit Catalent Careers to explore career opportunities." and "personal initiative. dynamic pace. meaningful work." Those are fluff; but they might be considered boilerplate? They are part of "Why you should join Catalent" maybe. The "Why you should join Catalent" section includes: "Opportunity to play a key role in driving growth within a global CDMO leader. Competitive compensation package, including incentive opportunity. Day-one medical, dental, and vision coverage. 401(k) with company match. Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities. Generous paid time off and holiday schedule (152 hours + 8 holidays) Collaborative, mission-driven culture focused on improving patient outcomes worldwide. 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."
We need to keep substantive info: opportunity to play key role, competitive compensation, benefits details, collaborative culture, mission-driven, etc. The fluff like "personal initiative. dynamic pace. meaningful work." and "Visit Catalent Careers..." could be considered boilerplate or filler; we can remove them. Keep the rest.
Now we need to format.
Structure:
About the role
for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). It doesn't forbid other headings, but says "use for section headings (e.g. ...)" meaning we should use h3 for headings, and the examples are typical. It's safer to stick to those examples. So we can incorporate the facility description into About the role paragraph.
Now we need to remove boilerplate: cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions. So we need to cut out the EEO statement, accommodation notice, agency notice, security notice, California notice, volunteer work disclosure, Massachusetts lie detector notice, etc.
Also remove lines like "Visit Catalent Careers to explore career opportunities." and "personal initiative. dynamic pace. meaningful work." Those are fluff; but they might be considered boilerplate? They are part of "Why you should join Catalent" maybe. The "Why you should join Catalent" section includes: "Opportunity to play a key role in driving growth within a global CDMO leader. Competitive compensation package, including incentive opportunity. Day-one medical, dental, and vision coverage. 401(k) with company match. Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities. Generous paid time off and holiday schedule (152 hours + 8 holidays) Collaborative, mission-driven culture focused on improving patient outcomes worldwide. 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."
We need to keep substantive info: opportunity to play key role, competitive compensation, benefits details, collaborative culture, mission-driven, etc. The fluff like "personal initiative. dynamic pace. meaningful work." and "Visit Catalent Careers..." could be considered boilerplate or filler; we can remove them. Keep the rest.
Now we need to format.
Structure:
About the role
About the role
Principal Scientist – Process Development, Downstream ... (the description). Also include facility description maybe.
Responsibilities
- Technical Leadership & Scientific Strategy: Serve as the scientific lead for downstream process development programs supporting monoclonal antibodies (mAbs), multispecific antibodies, and recombinant protein therapeutics. Provide strategic direction, scientific consultation, and technical oversight across multiple client programs.
- Process Development Oversight: Guide the design, development, optimization, and characterization of downstream processes, including chromatography, ultrafiltration/diafiltration (UF/DF), viral filtration, clarification, and cell removal methodologies to enable successful clinical and commercial manufacturing.
- Client Partnership & Program Management: Act as the primary technical contact for client development projects, leading meetings, communicating project status, providing scientific rationale, and ensuring alignment between technical execution and program objectives.
- Technology Transfer & Commercial Readiness: Lead technology transfer activities, scale-up strategies, process characterization studies, and viral clearance programs to support progression from development through cGMP manufacturing.
- Cross-Functional Leadership: Collaborate with Process Development, MS&T, Manufacturing, Quality, and Analytical teams to drive project execution, troubleshoot technical challenges, and ensure successful project delivery.
- Technical Documentation & Review: Author, review, and approve technical documents including protocols, reports, SOPs, batch records, and client-facing deliverables while ensuring compliance with Good Documentation Practices (GDP) and regulatory expectations.
- Innovation & Continuous Improvement: Evaluate emerging technologies, identify opportunities for process enhancement, and contribute to the advancement of scientific capabilities, service offerings, and best practices within the organization.
- Mentorship & Scientific Development: Mentor scientists and technical staff, providing coaching, guidance, and knowledge-sharing to support team growth and development.
- Other responsibilities as needed.
Requirements
Ph.D. in Biotechnology, Biochemical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Biology, or a related scientific discipline with a minimum of 8 years of relevant industry experience; master's degree with a minimum of 12 years of experience; or bachelor's degree with a minimum of 15 years of experience. Demonstrated expertise in development and commercialization of mAbs, multispecifics, recombinant proteins, or other complex biologic therapeutics. Strong expertise in chromatography, filtration, UF/DF, viral filtration, and cell removal technologies. Proven experience leading technical programs and serving as a client-facing scientific representative. Demonstrated knowledge of cGMP environments, technology transfer, process characterization, and scale-up. Excellent scientific communication, problem-solving, and project management skills.
Qualifications
Preferred qualifications: Experience in a biopharmaceutical, biotechnology, or CDMO environment. Track record of leading cross-functional teams and mentoring scientific staff. Experience supporting multiple client programs simultaneously. Expertise in viral clearance studies, late-stage process development, and commercial manufacturing readiness. Strong business acumen and ability to build client relationships.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package, including incentive opportunity.
- Day-one medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities.
- Generous paid time off and holiday schedule (152 hours + 8 holidays).
Schedule
Location: 100% Onsite at our facility in Madison, Wisconsin. Shift: Monday – Friday, First Shift.
We also need to include the facility description maybe in About the role. Let's incorporate that after the role description. About the role paragraph: "Principal Scientist – Process Development, Downstream Catalent is seeking a Principal Scientist, Process Development – Downstream to support the early phase and technical transfer processes for biologics manufacturing. This is a highly visible, client-facing Process Development role supporting the advancement of biologics programs across a diverse portfolio of mAbs, multispecifics, and recombinant proteins. While approximately 25% hands-on laboratory based,