Does Catalent Pharma pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Catalent Pharma employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Catalent Pharma. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Catalent Pharma?

37% of Catalent Pharma employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Catalent Pharma 2.8 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.8 for culture and values and 2.7 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Catalent Pharma?

Scientist (93) , Project Manager (69) , Associate Scientist (59) , Manufacturing Associate (51) , Quality Assurance (48) , Manager (47) , Senior Associate Scientist (32) , Supervisor (30) , Director (24) , Manufacturing Associate II (23) , Manufacturing Technician (22) , Associate Scientist II (21) , Senior Scientist (19) , Manufacturing Operator (18) , QC Scientist (18)

What are the pros of working at Catalent Pharma according to real employee reviews?

"Great people in an important industry and especially proud of everyone across the network during the COVID manufacturing days" ((in 198 reviews)); "The pay is good and the area is affordable." ((in 196 reviews)); "Good benefits and paid time off" ((in 169 reviews)); "Some great coworkers who selflessly give their time and energy to this company" ((in 71 reviews)); "Good company and and culture" ((in 49 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Catalent Pharma according to real employee reviews?

"Manufacturing and Manufacturing adjacent workers have little to no work life balance." ((in 110 reviews)); "Poor management and leadership." ((in 73 reviews)); "Poor upper management." ((in 56 reviews)); "No training leading to GMP issues and sink or swim situations for new people entering the company" ((in 50 reviews)); "leadership puts up with toxic work environment and bad managers who talk down to employees just to have a warm body to do the work." ((in 45 reviews))

What are employees saying about Catalent Pharma layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Catalent Pharma layoffs and their outlook for job security at Catalent Pharma in 2026.

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Catalent Pharma reviews

2.8

37% would recommend to a friend

(2,455 total reviews)

Alessandro Maselli

33% approve of CEO

32% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.6

Diversity & inclusion

3.1

Compensation and benefits

2.8

Culture & values

2.8

Work/Life balance

2.7

Career opportunities

2.3

Senior management

Catalent Pharma has an employee rating of 2.8 out of 5 stars, based on 2,455 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Catalent Pharma employee rating is 20% below average for employers within the Farmacéutica y biotecnología industry (3.5 stars).

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Reviews by job title

2K reviews

1.0

Jul 24, 2014

RP Scherer destroyed by the new owners.

Encapsulation

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

You will be working for a contract manufacturer, with a lot of corporate influence on the bottom line, you can look forward to working nights, week ends and crazy schedules.

Cons

The leadership team is built on failures and rejects from GE, and the directive is to do more with less, your job title/responsibilities will change frequently with out notice , you will be required to be crossed trained in other departments because they plan on future lay offs and want half a- - trained people to be some what capable to perform the job. Bring every hat you own because you will be required to wear them, especially in the Saint Petersburg site, if you dont have the hat required for the day one will be provided to you.

3.0

Jul 15, 2014

Build up and tear down

Quality assurance

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Since 2008 a very disciplined management structure with clear reporting and accountability. Lot of competence and knowledge through an international organization and many people are easy to approach. Good programs for EHS, talent reviews, leadership development.

Cons

There is a clear story line: Catalent needs to go public and for that needs to be profitably growing quarter by quarter. Anything else is sacrificed. If a growth plan is rubbish nobody can say that, as it may impact momentum or enthusiasm. That is going on now for a long time. Most of the managers with an own mind have left the company already and what is remaining survives only by passing pressure through. In consequence they do no appear strong, efficient leaders for their reports.

3.0

Jul 10, 2014

Just OK

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Company provides many opportunities for training and cross training across other departments.

Cons

No bonuses or kickbacks for lower level employees. Sometimes we work incredibly hard with little recognition or notice. Pay should be based off of performance and competence rather than experience.

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