Associate Development Scientist

December 4, 2014

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Job Description
I. Position Overview:
Catalent Pharma Solutions is a leading Drug Development, Advanced Delivery Technology and Supply partner to the global pharmaceutical industry. A Fortune 1000 company, with over 20 locations on 5 continents, we partner with 90 out of the top 100 pharmaceutical companies and 44 of the top 50 biotech firms, as well as thousands of small innovator companies.
The Associate Development Scientist is responsible for providing technical leadership to develop robust formulations and processes that will be scaled-up to commercial scale. Communicates and interacts with customers, planner/buyers, project team members, key Winchester

stakeholders and other Catalent sites to ensure each project achieves the established goals. Must be able to work independently, under-pressure, and be adept at multi-tasking. A high sense of urgency, attention to detail, and result orientation is required. Experience in developing oral solid dosage forms with an expertise in particle coating and fluid bed-technologies.

II. Specific Tasks, Duties and Responsibilities:
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
Contribute to the planning of development projects

Work with relevant site departments to execute development project plans

Work with customers to develop and optimize robust formulations and processes

Provide technical/processing assistance to both the client and to the Winchester Manufacturing department.

Provide professional customer service (including monitoring of customers in the plant to ensure personal safety and confidentiality)

Document results of development trials

Assist in preparation of timelines, batch records, protocols and other project related documents

Provide process related training to operators, supervisors and quality personnel that are involved in the project

Communicate and coordinate clearly / extensively with customer and other departments to achieve project goals

Qualifications

III. Essential Skills and Experience:
Education or Equivalent:
Doctorate’s degree and 0-1 years related experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech industries preferred;

Master’s degree and 2+ years related experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech industries;

Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years related experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech industries; or equivalent education, experience and training

Preferred degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Formulation Sciences, Chemical Engineering or Pharmacy

Knowledge/Skills Requirements:
Experience in developing oral solid dosage forms with an expertise in particle coating and fluid bed-technologies

Knowledge of particle and tablet coating, fluid bed processing, high shear granulation

Ability to translate customer needs and requirements to the operations / manufacturing process in order to support business needs and meet customer deadlines

Demonstrated ability to learn and apply unfamiliar technical principles and techniques with minimal training

Experience supporting and driving Environmental Health and Safety initiatives

Able to work in a fast paced customer focused environment

Excellent communication and negotiation skills

Job : Research & Development
Primary Location : United States-KY-Winchester
Organization : Advanced Delivery Technologies (ADT)
Schedule : Full-time

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