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Catalent

Global contract drug formulation, manufacturing, packaging

QC Analytical Development Manager - Oral Solid Dosage Forms

Bioprocess & BiomanufacturingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeSchorndorf, GermanyNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A completed degree in natural sciences or several years of comparable professional experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
  • Several years of leadership and professional experience in a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical environment.
  • Demonstrated expertise in analytical development of oral solid dosage forms, including method development, dissolution methods, and analytical support for development and transfer projects.
  • Strong knowledge of analytical method development, validation, and transfer according to ICH guidelines.
  • In-depth understanding of analytical technologies including HPLC/UHPLC, GC, KF, and LC-MS, as well as modern pharmaceutical analytics.
  • Experience with stability studies, impurity profiling, nitrosamine risk assessments, and elemental impurities.
  • Confident application of GMP requirements and relevant ICH, FDA, and EMA guidelines.
  • Very good spoken and written German and English.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop the Analytical Development team in both technical and disciplinary matters.
  • Lead quality control under AMWHV for GMP batches produced during formulation development.
  • Own analytical development for oral solid dosage forms, including tablets, capsules, granulates, stick packs, and modified-release forms.
  • Develop, optimize, validate, and transfer analytical methods according to current ICH, FDA, and EMA requirements.
  • Scientifically lead the development, optimization, and validation of dissolution and release methods, including discriminatory methods supporting formulation development, scale-up, technology transfer, and regulatory submissions.
  • Lead analytical aspects of development and customer projects, including proposal preparation, project planning, method development and validation, stability testing, active ingredient assessments, and direct customer communication.
  • Own method transfers and successful implementation of analytical methods in commercial quality control.
  • Ensure GMP-compliant operations, including handling deviations, OOS/OOT results, complaints, and CAPA measures.
  • Own stability programs, cleaning validations, and analytical risk assessments.
  • Evaluate regulatory issues in analytical development, particularly nitrosamines, elemental impurities (ICH Q3D), and product-related impurities.
  • Collaborate closely with formulation development, MS&T, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, and commercial analytics to support development and transfer projects.
  • Promote scientific excellence by establishing new analytical technologies, statistical excellence, continuous improvement, and ongoing development of the team's analytical capabilities.

Desired Qualifications

  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt.
  • Experience in a CDMO or contract manufacturing environment.
  • Knowledge of Empower, LIMS, or similar analytical software systems.

About the Company

Catalent

Global contract drug formulation, manufacturing, packaging

Catalent provides end-to-end contract development and manufacturing services for pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and consumer health products. Its offerings cover drug formulation, large-scale manufacturing, clinical supply, and packaging under long-term partnerships, coordinating through a connected supply chain to move products from development to market. It differentiates itself with a broad, integrated service platform and long-standing customer relationships that help clients accelerate development and ensure reliable supply. The company aims to help clients bring products to market efficiently while balancing quality, cost, and sustainability across the product lifecycle.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Franklin Township, NJ
Founded
1996

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