Catalent

Pharmaceutical Sciences

FormulationScientist1(12monthFTC)

£35–45k ~AI est. Swindon, United Kingdom FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“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.

Pharmaceutical Sciences
Problems you'll solve

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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