Catalent
Position Summary
Work schedule: Monday‑Friday, core hours 8 am‑4:30 pm. 100% on‑site (San Diego).
Catalent, Inc. is a leading global Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO). The San Diego facility focuses on early‑stage development of small molecule and peptide drug candidates from bench to clinic, offering services that include preformulation testing, formulation and analytical development, cGMP manufacturing, clinical packaging, labeling, and worldwide distribution.
The Role
Creates and develops innovative drug formulations, applying GMP and IND‑enabling strategies.
Selects and evaluates container/closure systems and storage conditions with limited supervision.
Performs and trains others on formulation techniques (blending, encapsulation, suspensions, solutions, granulation, tablet compression, coating, milling, spray drying) and on characterization methods (pH, osmolality, viscosity, particle size, DSC, PXRD, SEM, TGA, DVS, dissolution, disintegration, spectroscopy, chromatography).
Independently manages transfer of formulation projects to GMP manufacturing and collaborates with process engineering during technology transfer.
Communicates results internally and externally via oral and written updates, formal reports, meetings, and client interactions.
Review scientific work for accuracy and compliance, and revise SOPs and site procedures.
Drafts addendums to contracts, reviews new proposals, and oversees billing communication for work proposals.
Hires, trains, and supervises formulation group members; develops junior personnel and supports business development through scientific content and client engagement.
Maintains a GMP laboratory environment and leads continuous improvement projects.
The Candidate
4‑year degree in a physical, chemical, biological, or pharmaceutical science (Bachelor’s, B.S.) with a minimum of 6 years of drug product development experience, or an M.S. with 5 years, or a Ph.D. with 3 years.
Preferred management experience; immediate management of two people with the potential to lead a team of up to six.
Experience in oral formulation development (tablets, capsules, granulation, spray‑dried dispersion, amorphous dispersions).
Strong preference for early‑phase development (preclinical, phase I–II); late‑stage or generics experience acceptable if the candidate demonstrates strong managerial and communication skills.
Client‑facing experience is a plus due to regular communication with stakeholders.
Physical requirements: ability to walk, sit, stand, use hands, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; lift up to 25 lb; visual inspection of materials and computer screen use.
Pay The anticipated salary range for this role in California is $132,000 to $140,000 annually. Salary may vary based on experience, education, and business needs.
Why you should join Catalent
Employee activities: Movie Day, Birthday Celebrations, Bagel Breakfast, on‑site fitness center, yoga, HIIT classes, sponsored sports teams.
Environmental initiatives and community beach clean‑ups.
Defined career path with annual performance reviews and feedback.
Employee Resource Groups focused on Diversity and Inclusion.
Competitive salary with bonus potential, generous 401(k) match, and paid time off.
Medical, dental, and vision benefits effective day one.
152 hours of PTO plus 10 paid holidays.
WellHub program and tuition reimbursement.
Access to Perkspot discounts at 900+ merchants.
Equal Opportunity Employment 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, please email DisabilityAccommodations@catalent.com and include the job number, title, and location.
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Catalent, Inc. is a leading global Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO). The San Diego facility focuses on early‑stage development of small molecule and peptide drug candidates from bench to clinic, offering services that include preformulation testing, formulation and analytical development, cGMP manufacturing, clinical packaging, labeling, and worldwide distribution.
The Role
Creates and develops innovative drug formulations, applying GMP and IND‑enabling strategies.
Selects and evaluates container/closure systems and storage conditions with limited supervision.
Performs and trains others on formulation techniques (blending, encapsulation, suspensions, solutions, granulation, tablet compression, coating, milling, spray drying) and on characterization methods (pH, osmolality, viscosity, particle size, DSC, PXRD, SEM, TGA, DVS, dissolution, disintegration, spectroscopy, chromatography).
Independently manages transfer of formulation projects to GMP manufacturing and collaborates with process engineering during technology transfer.
Communicates results internally and externally via oral and written updates, formal reports, meetings, and client interactions.
Review scientific work for accuracy and compliance, and revise SOPs and site procedures.
Drafts addendums to contracts, reviews new proposals, and oversees billing communication for work proposals.
Hires, trains, and supervises formulation group members; develops junior personnel and supports business development through scientific content and client engagement.
Maintains a GMP laboratory environment and leads continuous improvement projects.
The Candidate
4‑year degree in a physical, chemical, biological, or pharmaceutical science (Bachelor’s, B.S.) with a minimum of 6 years of drug product development experience, or an M.S. with 5 years, or a Ph.D. with 3 years.
Preferred management experience; immediate management of two people with the potential to lead a team of up to six.
Experience in oral formulation development (tablets, capsules, granulation, spray‑dried dispersion, amorphous dispersions).
Strong preference for early‑phase development (preclinical, phase I–II); late‑stage or generics experience acceptable if the candidate demonstrates strong managerial and communication skills.
Client‑facing experience is a plus due to regular communication with stakeholders.
Physical requirements: ability to walk, sit, stand, use hands, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; lift up to 25 lb; visual inspection of materials and computer screen use.
Pay The anticipated salary range for this role in California is $132,000 to $140,000 annually. Salary may vary based on experience, education, and business needs.
Why you should join Catalent
Employee activities: Movie Day, Birthday Celebrations, Bagel Breakfast, on‑site fitness center, yoga, HIIT classes, sponsored sports teams.
Environmental initiatives and community beach clean‑ups.
Defined career path with annual performance reviews and feedback.
Employee Resource Groups focused on Diversity and Inclusion.
Competitive salary with bonus potential, generous 401(k) match, and paid time off.
Medical, dental, and vision benefits effective day one.
152 hours of PTO plus 10 paid holidays.
WellHub program and tuition reimbursement.
Access to Perkspot discounts at 900+ merchants.
Equal Opportunity Employment 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, please email DisabilityAccommodations@catalent.com and include the job number, title, and location.
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