Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Specialist

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Specialist

Position Summary

Catalent’s Greenville, N.C. facility specializes in end-to-end turn-key solutions for oral solid dosage forms, including integrated formulation development, analytical services, commercial manufacturing, and packaging. This state-of-the-art facility has had over $100M of investments in recent years and features fit-for-scale capacity with potent handling capabilities, ideal for orphan or targeted drug development.

The Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Specialist has a primary focus on new technology and business moving into Commercial Manufacturing Operations as well as serves as a liaison with other functional teams to lead/support commercial manufacturing operations and cross-functional execution. The Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Specialist provides on-the-floor oversight, direction, and support to manufacturing personnel to ensure timeliness and accuracy in the completion of assigned work. Catalent is committed to a Patient First culture through excellence in quality and compliance, and to the safety of every patient, consumer and Catalent employee.

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. Powered by thousands of scientists and technicians and the latest technology platforms at more than 40 global sites, Catalent supplies billions of doses of life-enhancing and life-saving treatments for patients annually.

Shift: 6 am - 4:30 pm

The Role

• Frontline interface between the Commercial Manufacturing team, internal support teams as well as external clients to lead/support project work requiring cross-functional support. Assist in Commercial, Technical Transfer, Engineering and Development batches.

• Maintain the inventory system for raw materials components; train and assist others in the use of the inventory system.

• Assist in decisions on equipment selection, placement, and procedures to use equipment most effectively.

• Ensure manufacturing area and equipment are maintained in accordance with company and regulatory requirements.

• Recognize potential problems and provide input on corrective action(s), assist in completion of resolutions for issues in Commercial Manufacturing Operations.

• Identify and recommend opportunities for improved efficiencies, client service and teamwork within Commercial Manufacturing Operations.

• Troubleshoot equipment, process issues, and escalate problems that require quality assurance or Maintenance involvement; provide leadership and support for the timeliness and accuracy in the completion of Commercial Manufacturing operations.

• Support and occasionally lead under supervision the scheduling and planning of client project work to ensure the highest levels of efficiency and quality standards are met.

• Other duties as assigned.

The Candidate

• High school diploma or equivalent with at least 5 years of experience in pharmaceutical Oral Solid Dosage (OSD) manufacturing required OR

• Associate degree with at least 4 years of experience in pharmaceutical Oral Solid Dosage (OSD) manufacturing.

• Demonstrated proficiency in Oral Solid Dosage (OSD) manufacturing operations related to Dispensing, Granulation, Compressing/Encapsulation and Coating. Must have previous experience with inventory management systems and be able to learn QAD (inventory Management System) to assist in the timely start and completion of batches and documentation.

• This position requires that a respirator be worn for your safety, and as such, employment is contingent upon being able to complete a medical evaluation with satisfactory results. The medical evaluation is conducted via an external vendor assigned by Catalent.

• Position requires the ability to lift 50 lbs. unassisted, and push and pull in excess of 100 lbs.

Why You Should Join Catalent 

• Competitive medical benefits and 401K 

• 152 hours of PT