Lead Operator

Lead Operator

• Monday to Friday, standard day hours, 37 hours per week

• 100% onsite

Our Bathgate location in Scotland, UK is an integral part of Catalent’s European clinical supply services network. This 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.

As a Lead Operator, you will support daily packaging operations, uphold GMP standards, and contribute to our SQDC (Safety, Quality, Delivery & Cost) performance. You’ll take responsibility for key activities within packaging projects, provide daily operational updates, and help maintain a culture focused on quality, safety, and continuous improvement.

The Role:

Environmental, Quality & Safety

• Promote pollution prevention and minimise environmental impact.

• Ensure clinical trial supplies meet cGMP standards.

• Support SQDC (Safety, Quality, Delivery & Cost) targets.

• Demonstrate Catalent values and behaviours.

Operational & Packaging Activities

• Follow EHS, COSHH and safety guidelines.

• Maintain high standards of Good Housekeeping.

• Complete GMP‑compliant documentation.

• Label, assemble and package clinical trial materials.

• Record and report deviations promptly.

• Prepare packaging documents, including Special Projects.

• Conduct study briefings and manage batch records.

Collaboration & Workflow Management

• Liaise with other departments to maintain material quality.

• Support timelines and master schedule delivery.

• Provide daily schedule updates.

• Escalate issues that may affect timelines.

• Deputise for supervisors when needed.

• Support other operational areas as required.

Training & Development

• Attend required training and maintain training records.

• Complete tasks aligned with the skills matrix.

• Participate in cross‑training across operational areas.

The Candidate:

• Basic numeracy and the ability to understand written and verbal instructions.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• High attention to detail.

• Understanding of the industry we operate in.

• Good computer literacy.

Why You Should Join Catalent:

• Competitive Salary – Reflecting your experience and skills.

• Bonus & Benefits – Includes a site performance bonus, a pension scheme matching up to 7.5% and life assurance. Enjoy BUPA private medical insurance, a generous holiday entitlement that increases with tenure, and the option to trade leave.

• Career Development – Access high-quality training, mentoring, and cross-functional opportunities within Catalent’s global network. Benefit from a subscription to LinkedIn Learning, providing access to 10,000+ online courses.

• Health & Wellbeing – Includes an employee assistance programme, on-site canteen facilities, and an active safety and “Patient First” culture.  Join Employee Resource Groups that foster a diverse and inclusive workplace. Plus, participate in charitable activities.

• Excellent Location – Just a few minutes’ drive from 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 DisabilityAccommodations@catalent.com. 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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