Pharmaceutical Jobs in Kentucky
Pharmaceutical jobs in Kentucky are consistently active, with demand concentrated in manufacturing, research and development, and clinical operations across the state's growing life sciences corridor. Louisville, Lexington, and the Northern Kentucky suburbs of Cincinnati are the primary hiring hubs, where employers like Humana, Kindred Healthcare, and Ashland Inc. maintain long-standing operations and regularly bring on pharmaceutical talent. The most sought-after specialties right now are regulatory affairs, pharmaceutical manufacturing quality, and clinical research coordination. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Pharmaceutical Technician
Position Summary
This role is 100% on-site in Winchester, Kentucky.
Catalent’s Winchester location is the flagship US manufacturing location for large scale oral dose forms, with integrated analytical and development services. With 28 years of expertise in product development, technology transfers and commercial manufacturing, and roots in industry-leading Glatt technology.
The Pharmaceutical Technician is primarily responsible for the manufacturing of pharmaceutical product per established specifications. They will perform all the basic tasks relating to weighing, transferring, mixing, and processing of raw material to create a finished good. The Pharmaceutical Technician is also responsible for a variety of support activities, such as cleaning of production rooms, corridors, and equipment. All responsibilities are dictated by strict regulations (e.g., cGMP, SOP, batch records).
The Role
Understand and follow all environment, health, and safety requirements; in particular, personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements and understand and follow all current Good Manufacturing Practices regulations (cGMP), applicable standard operating procedures (SOP), and executed batch records.
Complete all required training and qualifications regarding the role in a timely manner; in particular, ComplianceWire assignments.
Weigh and transfer materials using calibrated scales and balances, utilize hand tools to assemble and disassemble various types of machinery and perform basic calculations with aid of a calculator.
Accurately complete all applicable documentation pertaining to completed tasks; in particular, batch records, forms, and cleaning records.
Perform detailed cleaning of manufacturing suites and equipment using various cleaning solutions and in accordance with cleaning records and maintain a work environment that is clean, organized, and audit-ready.
Cooperate seamlessly with coworkers, Room Leader, Functional Leader, and Production Supervisor and perform all tasks within a team as assigned by Room Leader, Functional Leader, and Supervisor.
Interact with customers and visitors in a highly professional manner at all times.
Other duties as assigned.
The Candidate
High School Diploma or Equivalent Required.
Prior experience working in a pharmaceutical, biotech or food manufacturing environment (regulated by GMP standards and requirements) is preferred; with specific experience in oral solid dosage manufacturing (fluid bed, granulation, blending, compression, pan coating, or encapsulation manufacturing processes).
Manipulation of drums to and from 6-inch pallets - Drum weight <10kg. (Empty) to 150kg (max. full weight) up to 30 times per shift. Maneuvering of drums in lab consisting of rolling, scooting, pushing and pulling (up to 80 lbs. of force).
Utilization of scoops and other hand-held implements. Lifting boxes and/or containers up to 40 lbs. (18.2 kg) from waist to chest height. Loading product of various amounts of completion to counters and quality control devices - Overhead lift and reach ( 15 lbs.).
Overhead reach, squatting, kneeling, and forward bending. Operating in various postures. Utilizing hand held brushes, wands, hoses, and other cleaning utensils. Transport of materials to and from designated lab space - Use of various job task dependent tools and work saver equipment including pallet jacks.
Why You Should Join Catalent
Several Employee Resource Groups focusing on D&I
Tuition Reimbursement – Let us help you finish your degree or earn a new one!
Generous 401K match
152 hours accrued PTO + 8 paid holidays
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.
Visit Catalent Careers to explore career opportunities.
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, 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.
Notice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives: Catalent Pharma Solutions (Catalent) is not accepting unsolicited resumes from agencies and/or search firms for this job posting. Resumes submitted to any Catalent employee by a third party agency and/or search firm without a valid written & signed search agreement, will become the sole property of Catalent. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired for this position as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral. Thank you.
Important Security Notice to U.S. Job Seekers:
Catalent NEVER asks candidates to provide any type of payment, bank details, photocopies of identification, social security number or other highly sensitive personal information during the offer process, and we NEVER do so via email or social media. If you receive any such request, DO NOT respond— it is a fraudulent request. Please forward such requests to spam@catalent.com for us to investigate with local authorities.
California Job Seekers can find our California Job Applicant Notice HERE.
Pharmaceutical Technician
Position Summary
This role is 100% on-site in Winchester, Kentucky.
Catalent’s Winchester location is the flagship US manufacturing location for large scale oral dose forms, with integrated analytical and development services. With 28 years of expertise in product development, technology transfers and commercial manufacturing, and roots in industry-leading Glatt technology.
The Pharmaceutical Technician is primarily responsible for the manufacturing of pharmaceutical product per established specifications. They will perform all the basic tasks relating to weighing, transferring, mixing, and processing of raw material to create a finished good. The Pharmaceutical Technician is also responsible for a variety of support activities, such as cleaning of production rooms, corridors, and equipment. All responsibilities are dictated by strict regulations (e.g., cGMP, SOP, batch records).
The Role
Understand and follow all environment, health, and safety requirements; in particular, personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements and understand and follow all current Good Manufacturing Practices regulations (cGMP), applicable standard operating procedures (SOP), and executed batch records.
Complete all required training and qualifications regarding the role in a timely manner; in particular, ComplianceWire assignments.
Weigh and transfer materials using calibrated scales and balances, utilize hand tools to assemble and disassemble various types of machinery and perform basic calculations with aid of a calculator.
Accurately complete all applicable documentation pertaining to completed tasks; in particular, batch records, forms, and cleaning records.
Perform detailed cleaning of manufacturing suites and equipment using various cleaning solutions and in accordance with cleaning records and maintain a work environment that is clean, organized, and audit-ready.
Cooperate seamlessly with coworkers, Room Leader, Functional Leader, and Production Supervisor and perform all tasks within a team as assigned by Room Leader, Functional Leader, and Supervisor.
Interact with customers and visitors in a highly professional manner at all times.
Other duties as assigned.
The Candidate
High School Diploma or Equivalent Required.
Prior experience working in a pharmaceutical, biotech or food manufacturing environment (regulated by GMP standards and requirements) is preferred; with specific experience in oral solid dosage manufacturing (fluid bed, granulation, blending, compression, pan coating, or encapsulation manufacturing processes).
Manipulation of drums to and from 6-inch pallets - Drum weight <10kg. (Empty) to 150kg (max. full weight) up to 30 times per shift. Maneuvering of drums in lab consisting of rolling, scooting, pushing and pulling (up to 80 lbs. of force).
Utilization of scoops and other hand-held implements. Lifting boxes and/or containers up to 40 lbs. (18.2 kg) from waist to chest height. Loading product of various amounts of completion to counters and quality control devices - Overhead lift and reach ( 15 lbs.).
Overhead reach, squatting, kneeling, and forward bending. Operating in various postures. Utilizing hand held brushes, wands, hoses, and other cleaning utensils. Transport of materials to and from designated lab space - Use of various job task dependent tools and work saver equipment including pallet jacks.
Why You Should Join Catalent
Several Employee Resource Groups focusing on D&I
Tuition Reimbursement – Let us help you finish your degree or earn a new one!
Generous 401K match
152 hours accrued PTO + 8 paid holidays
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.
Visit Catalent Careers to explore career opportunities.
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, 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.
Notice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives: Catalent Pharma Solutions (Catalent) is not accepting unsolicited resumes from agencies and/or search firms for this job posting. Resumes submitted to any Catalent employee by a third party agency and/or search firm without a valid written & signed search agreement, will become the sole property of Catalent. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired for this position as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral. Thank you.
Important Security Notice to U.S. Job Seekers:
Catalent NEVER asks candidates to provide any type of payment, bank details, photocopies of identification, social security number or other highly sensitive personal information during the offer process, and we NEVER do so via email or social media. If you receive any such request, DO NOT respond— it is a fraudulent request. Please forward such requests to spam@catalent.com for us to investigate with local authorities.
California Job Seekers can find our California Job Applicant Notice HERE.
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Pharmaceutical Job Market in Kentucky
A snapshot from current Kentucky openings, updated as new roles post.
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What Kentucky Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in pharmaceutical jobs across Kentucky.
- Active Kentucky pharmacist license issued by the Kentucky Board of Pharmacy
- Bachelor's or advanced degree in pharmacy, pharmaceutical sciences, or a related field
- Experience with FDA regulatory submissions, cGMP standards, or quality assurance processes
- Proficiency in laboratory information management systems or pharmaceutical manufacturing software
- Strong working knowledge of USP standards, drug product development, or clinical trial protocols
- Effective communication skills for cross-functional collaboration with medical, regulatory, and operations teams
Pharmaceutical Jobs in Kentucky: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a pharmaceutical in Kentucky?
Most pharmaceutical roles in Kentucky require at minimum a bachelor's degree in pharmacy, chemistry, biology, or a related science. Pharmacists specifically must hold an active license through the Kentucky Board of Pharmacy, which requires completing an accredited PharmD program and passing the NAPLEX and MPJE exams. For non-pharmacist pharmaceutical roles such as quality, regulatory, or manufacturing positions, relevant experience and industry certifications like those from RAPS or ASQ are the typical credentialing path.
Which companies hire pharmaceuticals in Kentucky?
Kentucky pharmaceutical roles are posted by Immune Biopharma, Eli Lilly, and AstraZeneca and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Kentucky's mix of hospital systems, specialty manufacturers, and regional distribution operations means openings appear across both clinical and industrial pharmaceutical career tracks.
Which Kentucky cities have the most pharmaceutical jobs?
Lexington, Owensboro, and Louisville lead Kentucky for pharmaceutical job openings. Louisville drives the largest share of listings due to its concentration of health system headquarters, pharmaceutical distributors, and life sciences manufacturers, while Lexington adds university-affiliated research roles and Northern Kentucky benefits from its proximity to the broader Cincinnati pharmaceutical and healthcare corridor.
Are there remote pharmaceutical jobs in Kentucky?
Yes, but they're relatively limited. About 0% of pharmaceutical openings tied to Kentucky are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most manufacturing, lab, and dispensing roles. The positions most likely to offer remote or hybrid flexibility are in regulatory affairs, medical writing, pharmacovigilance, and certain clinical operations or outcomes research roles.
How can I get hired as a pharmaceutical in Kentucky with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through a pharmacy technician role or a pharmaceutical manufacturing associate position, both of which are accessible without advanced credentials. Large health systems in Louisville such as Norton Healthcare and UofL Health run pharmacy intern and new-grad residency programs that provide structured clinical experience. On the industrial side, Kentucky-based manufacturing sites often hire entry-level quality associates and production technicians, where earning a pharmacy technician certification through PTCB strengthens your application considerably.
Where can I find and apply to pharmaceutical jobs in Kentucky?
You can find and apply to pharmaceutical jobs in Kentucky on Migrate Mate, which lists current Kentucky openings updated regularly. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your background and location, and apply directly to the positions that fit your goals.
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