Catalent
Pharmaceutical Sciences
FormulationScientist1(12monthFTC)
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“Formulation Scientist 1 (12 month FTC) at Catalent. Skills: Formulation, Product Development. Support formulation activities. Develop robust formulations”
What You'll Achieve.
Contribute to enhanced patient outcomes
Industry & Context.
Solution-oriented approach
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Degree in relevant scientific discipline, Experience in pharmaceutical formulation, Experience in process development, Awareness of QbD principles, Patient-first mindset
Nice to Have
Interest in pharmaceutical formulation, Interest in process development, Knowledge of Zydis®
What You'll Do.
Support formulation activities
Develop robust formulations
Gain hands-on experience
Collaborate with cross-functional teams
Support customer-facing activities
Translate requirements into solutions
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional teams
Communication Scope
Customer interactions
Full Job Description
Formulation Scientist 1 **Location:** Swindon **Job summary:** 12 month FTC We are currently recruiting for a motivated scientist to join the Formulation team within Product Development on a 12 month FTC. This role will support the development of new and improved products, contributing to enhanced patient outcomes. **The Role:** * Supporting formulation activities within Product Development * Developing robust formulations using Quality by Design (QbD) principles and a patient-focused approach * Gaining hands-on experience with Zydis® within a development environment * Collaborating with cross-functional teams on project delivery * Supporting customer-facing activities and translating requirements into practical solutions ## The Candidate * Degree in a relevant scientific discipline (e.g. Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry) or equivalent experience * Experience or strong interest in pharmaceutical formulation and/or process development * Awareness of QbD principles and a patient-first mindset * Strong collaboration skills with the ability to work across cross-functional teams * Confident supporting customer interactions and project requirements * Proactive, flexible, and solution-oriented approach * Motivated to develop knowledge of Zydis® and broaden impact within Catalent **Why Join Catalent?** * **Competitive Salary** – Reflecting your skills and experience * **Bonus & Benefits** – Annual performance bonus, pension scheme, life assurance, generous holiday entitlement (with option to purchase more), plus discounts via Reward Gateway * **Career Development** – Access to training, mentoring, and cross-functional opportunities across Catalent’s global network. Includes LinkedIn Learning subscription with 10,000+ courses * **Health & Wellbeing** – Employee assistance programme, on-site canteen, Cycle to Work Scheme, Electric Vehicle scheme, and a strong “Patient First” safety culture. Join Employee Resource Groups and take part in charitable activities * **Excellent L
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