Principal Scientist, Product Development

Principal Scientist, Product DevelopmentPosition Summary:Catalent, Inc. is a leading global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) whose mission is to develop, manufacture, and supply products that help people live better and healthier lives. Catalent is dedicated to delivering unparalleled service to pharma, biotech, and consumer health customers, supporting product development, launch, and full life-cycle supply. With time-tested experience in development sciences, delivery technologies, and multi-modality manufacturing, Catalent supports the acceleration of development programs and the launch of more than a hundred new products every year.Catalent Pharma Solutions in San Diego is a premier pharmaceutical chemistry development and manufacturing organization supporting the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. We focus on bringing client drug compounds from discovery to the clinic with services that include analytical development, pre-formulation testing, formulation development, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) manufacturing and stability storage and testing as well as Clinical Supply Services.Catalent Pharma Solutions is hiring a Principal Scientist for Product Development at our San Diego, CA site. An individual at the level of Principal Scientist, Product Development will lead projects as an individual or build a team focused on oral formulation development for small molecule or peptide drug products and amorphous intermediates. This individual may be required to have direct reports depending on growth and ability. The primary formulation platforms will include tablets, capsules, granules, beads, solutions, suspensions, immediate release and extended-release dosage forms, and amorphous intermediates. The individual will research and introduce new formulation technology to produce and characterize drug products and will be the primary point of customer contact for formulation strategy, compliance, and troubleshooting. All duties will be performed in compliance with company standard operating procedures (SOPs) and GMP regulations, as appropriate.This is a full-time position: Monday - Friday, 8am-5pm on-site with flexibility for periodic remote/hybrid work.The Role:Creates and develops innovative drug formulations and has depth of experience in one or more of the techniques described above. Performs and trains others on a variety of formulation techniques including, but not necessarily limited to: blending, encapsulation, suspensions, solutions, wet/dry/fluid bed granulation, tablet compression, coating, milling, spray drying.Responsible for the successful transfer of formulation projects to the GMP manufacturing team and for collaboration with process engineering team during technology transfer.Communicates results both internally and externally through oral and written updates and formal reports as necessary. Organize meetings and monitor all client interactions independently. Participate in and lead cross-functional teams.Individuals will stay abreast of current scientific technologies to maintain the state-of-the-art nature of Catalent's services and will evaluate new technologies to expand our technical service offering.Individuals will support the business aspects of their position by taking responsibility for the execution and billing communication for all work proposals under their supervision.Hire, train, and supervise formulation group members as necessary. Develop junior personnel for advancement within the team.Participate in business development and marketing activities by generating scientific expert content, hosting new client visits or teleconferences, and attending conferences or client visits to generate new leads.Other duties as assigned.The Candidate:4-year degree (Bachelor's/B.S.) in a physical, chemical, biological, or pharmaceutical science required plus a minimum of eight years of oral formulation development experience. We will also consider candidates who have a Master of Science (M.S.) with six years' experience, or PhD with four years of experience in oral formulation development.Must have managed at least 1-2 people in the past.Must have oral formulation development experience (Tablets, capsules, granulation experience required).Strong preference for early phase development (preclinical, phase 1, and phase 2 with new chemicals/small molecules).Experience in a client-facing role is a plus, but not a must-have.Demonstrable leadership experience at Catalent may be considered in place of external experience.Physical Requirements:On an average 8-hour day this position requires the ability to walk, sit and stand, use hands to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms at or above shoulder height and below waist height, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk and hear, smell and lift up to 25 pounds.Pay:The anticipated salary range for this role in San Diego, CA is $145,000 - $170,000 annually.Why you should join Catalent:Awesome employee activities.Environmentally friendly green initiatives.Defined career path and annual performance review.Several Employee Resource Groups focusing on Diversity and Inclusion.Competitive salary with bonus potential.152 hours of PTO + 10 paid holidays.Positive and fast-paced working environment.Tuition Reimbursement.WellHub program to promote overall physical wellness.Perkspot - offers exclusive discounts.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 Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veterans.If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, you may submit your request by sending an email.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-02-22