Catalent
Pharmaceutical
PharmaceuticalDevelopmentPrincipalScientist
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“Pharmaceutical Development Principal Scientist at Catalent. Skills: Manufacturing, Drug development. Develop laboratory work plans. Execute laboratory work plans”
Industry & Context.
Troubleshooting; Risk assessment
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
13+ years related experience, 11+ years experience, 10+ years experience, Maintain high quality laboratory documentation, Advanced project management skills, Substantial experience in oral solid dosage form development and manufacturing, Knowledge of high-shear granulation, Knowledge of fluid-bed technology, Knowledge of roller compaction, Knowledge of compression, Knowledge of encapsulation, Knowledge of design of experiments, Knowledge of statistics, Experienced in most aspects of drug development, Able to develop useful strategies and tactics to meet regulatory milestones, Has substantial breadth/depth of technical acumen, Provides reliable/defendable interpretations of regulatory guidance, Capable of defending these positions to regulatory agencies, Capable of rapid learning of multiple unfamiliar principles or techniques, Ability to interpret and evaluate a variety of instructions, Well organized with ability to handle and direct multiple activities simultaneously, Excellent written and verbal communications skills, Able to lead difficult discussions with customers, Drive the conversation to an acceptable resolution, Proactively identifies and implements new technologies, Understands their impact on Catalent offerings, Recognized by internal and external customers as a subject matter expert
Nice to Have
Master's degree in Life Science, Doctorate in life/physical sciences, Equivalent education, experience and training
What You'll Do.
Develop laboratory work plans
Execute laboratory work plans
Author technical documents
Approve technical documents
Review technical documents
Supervise technical staff
Manage work assignments
Serve as project director
Manage project outcome
Manage customer interaction
Drive department level improvements
Support development of business strategies
Apply knowledge to design experiments
Provide scientific consultation
Contribute to strategic direction
Recommend expansion of investigations
Recommend curtailment of investigations
Perform other duties as assigned
Provide Sales support
Support marketing activities
Construct case studies
Author validation protocols
Support investigations
Support IP due diligence
Support Tech Transfer
Support Technical formulation development
Support manufacturing
Support oral solid development programs
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Internal customers; External customers
Communication Scope
Written communication; Verbal communication
Process & Methodology
Project management
Full Job Description
**Pharmaceutical Development Principal Scientist I** **Position Summary** * **Work Schedule: Monday to Friday 8am-5pm** * 100% based on-site in Kansas City Catalent’s Kansas City (KCM) facility is a premier site for integrated drug development, manufacturing, and clinical supply services, supporting a wide range of pharmaceutical and biotech products. With cutting-edge technologies and a collaborative work environment, it offers exciting opportunities for professionals across all functions—from science and engineering to operations and logistics. The Kansas City **Pharmaceutical Development Principal Scientist** provides Sales support on the road, face to face meeting with clients at their facililties; Support for marketing activities, constructing case studies, webinars, etc; Authoring of validation protocols, reports, QbD studies; Support for investigations and risk assessments; Support for IP due diligence and the “Bright Ideas” program; Trouble shooting issues encountered with Tech Transfer Activities; and Technical formulation development/ manufacturing SME for oral solid development programs. **The Role** * Develop and execute laboratory work plans/schedules for self and team, using customer milestones and Division/site performance standards and metrics * Independently authors and approves technical documents, such as protocols, test methods, text reports, certificates of analysis, and operating procedures * Review technical documents for accuracy, thoroughness and regulatory compliance * Trains, coaches or mentors others on technical, personal development or business issues * Supervises technical staff, including work assignments and performance and development management * Responsible as project director on multiple projects, with responsibility for project outcome and customer interaction, including developing customer relationship to grow the business * Identifies and independently drives department level improvements * Support development of business stra
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