With nearly 25 years of experience, our Bathgate location in Scotland, UK is an integral part of Catalent’s European clinical supply services network. This 141,000 sq. ft. facility has a comprehensive range of capabilities to support sponsors’ studies throughout the UK, Europe and beyond, including clinical supply management, FastChain® demand-led supply, clinical-scale commercial packaging, and QP release services.
We have high-speed, automated primary packaging for blisters, as well as semi-automated primary packaging for bottles. We offer packaging design services on site, as well as secondary packaging and clinical labeling services.
We have an opportunity for a Pre Production Coordinator to join our team. In this role, you will help maintain high quality standards and ensure compliance with industry best practices. You will support the generation of clinical trial packaging documentation and assist in process improvements. This position offers the chance to work in a dynamic environment and contribute to the success of our Preproduction department.
Shift: Monday to Friday - 9 - 5 (4.30 on Fridays)
Location: Bathgate, UK
100% Onsite
Prepare and generate study-specific clinical packaging documentation
Ensure all work is completed in compliance with GMP and relevant SOPs
Maintain high quality standards, documenting deviations where required
Support the integrity and timelines of clinical trial supply packaging
Work collaboratively with colleagues and management teams
Good level of English and Maths
Good written and verbal communication skills
Proficient in IT systems, including Word and Excel and be able to learn on site systems
The ability to work as part of a team, adopting a right first-time approach
Experience in Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) or a regulated environment
Strong attention to detail
Effective communication skills
Comfortable with repetitive tasks
Be part of a site with nearly 25 years of experience and a key role in Catalent’s European clinical supply services network
Competitive salary reflecting your experience and skills
Pension scheme matching up to 7.5% and life assurance
BUPA private medical insurance and generous holiday entitlement with the option to trade leave
Access to high-quality training, mentoring, and global career development opportunities
Subscription to LinkedIn Learning with access to over 10,000 courses
Employee assistance programme, on-site canteen, and a strong safety and “Patient First” culture
Join Employee Resource Groups promoting diversity and inclusion, and participate in charitable activities
Excellent location near J3A of the M8 with free on-site parking
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 exciting and growing international company where employees work directly with pharma, biopharma and consumer health companies of all sizes to advance new medicines from early development to clinical trials and to the market. Catalent produces more than 70 billion doses per year, and each one will be used by someone who is counting on us. Join us in making a difference.
personal initiative. dynamic pace. meaningful work.
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Catalent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on any characteristic protected by local law.
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, and confirming your request for an accommodation and include the job number, title and location to [email protected]. This option is reserved for individuals who require accommodation due to a disability. Information received will be processed by a U.S. Catalent employee and then routed to a local recruiter who will provide assistance to ensure appropriate consideration in the application or hiring process.
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Skills Required
- Good level of English and Maths
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency in IT systems, including Microsoft Word and Excel
- Ability to learn site-specific systems
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Right-first-time approach to work
- Experience with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) or a regulated environment
- Strong attention to detail
- Effective communication skills
- Comfort with repetitive tasks
Catalent, Inc. Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off is commonly described as roughly 152 hours per year plus about eight paid holidays for U.S. roles. Eligibility and exact counts vary by location, but the allotment is positioned as competitive.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with a company match (often described as dollar‑for‑dollar up to 6%) is part of the package. The match level is commonly referenced as a meaningful component of total rewards.
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Inclusive Benefits Coverage — Medical, dental, vision, life/disability, HSA/FSA, EAP, tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, commuter and dependent‑care benefits, and wellness programs are offered. Some roles indicate benefits eligibility begins on the first day for direct hires.
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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. For more information, visit www.catalent.com.
