Pharmaceutical Development Principal Scientist I

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 Principal Scientist I to join our team. In this role, you will provide technical expertise and support for oral solid development programs. You will work closely with clients, support marketing activities, and author key technical documents. This position also involves troubleshooting, risk assessments, and contributing to strategic initiatives within the department.

Shift: Monday to Friday 8am-5pm Location: Kansas City, MO 100% Onsite

The Role

Develop and execute laboratory work plans and schedules for self and team, using customer milestones and site performance standards

Independently author and approve technical documents such as protocols, test methods, reports, certificates of analysis, and operating procedures

Review technical documents for accuracy, thoroughness, and regulatory compliance

Train, coach, and mentor others on technical, personal development, or business issues

Supervise technical staff, including work assignments and performance management

Serve as project director on multiple projects, ensuring project outcomes and managing customer interactions

Identify and drive department-level improvements independently

Support development of business strategies for multiple customers across company sites

Apply technical, functional, and business knowledge to design experiments and provide scientific consultation

Contribute to the strategic direction of the department by recommending actions based on experimental results or scientific information

Perform all other duties as assigned

The Candidate

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a related life science or physical science field with 24+ years of related work experience preferred; equivalent extensive related work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree

Knowledge of high-shear granulation, fluid-bed technology, roller compaction, compression, and encapsulation

Knowledge of techniques in design of experiments and statistics

Ability to maintain high-quality laboratory documentation in accordance with regulatory guidance and site standard operating procedures

Advanced project management skills for multiple concurrent projects of moderate to high complexity

Experience in most aspects of drug development and lifecycle support, with ability to develop strategies to meet regulatory milestones

Broad technical acumen with significant expertise in one or more techniques and understanding of their application in pharmaceutical services

Ability to provide reliable interpretations of regulatory guidance and defend positions to regulatory agencies

Capable of rapid learning of unfamiliar principles or techniques with minimal training

Strong organizational skills to manage and direct multiple activities simultaneously

Excellent written and verbal communication skills with internal and external customers

Ability to lead challenging discussions with customers and drive resolution

May be accountable for meeting business unit revenue targets

Leadership development skills expected

Proactively identifies and implements new technologies and understands their impact on offerings

Recognized as a subject matter expert with high personal credibility

Excellent motivator, skilled in team development

Lead by example according to company values and culture

Works directly with Business Development to win new business, including conference calls and customer meetings

Ability to work effectively under pressure to meet multiple deadlines

May publish or present externally

Physical requirements: Stand, walk, sit, use hands to manipulate, and reach with hands and arms for up to 8 hours per day; frequent sitting, standing, walking, reading of written documents, and use of computer monitor screen; frequent travel required

Preferred Skills & Background

Substantial experience in oral solid dosage form development and manufacturing preferred

Doctorate degree in a related life science or physical science field with 18+ years of related work experience preferred, or Master’s degree with 22+ years of related work experience preferred

Why You Should Join Catalent

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

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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