After 20 years I have seen lots of changes and not for the good. - Material Preparation Catalent Pharma Employee Review

1.0
Apr 3, 2014
Recommend
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Pros

PTO package is rather nice for me. We work a 2-2-3 week, 12 hour shifts. One week we get 8 hours overtime as our regular schedule. Therefore, one can take 2 PTO days and get a week off work. There is an incentive program and when the sun and the moon line up perfectly you get a bonus

Cons

Management sucks!!! Supervisors do not want to do their jobs correctly so a few employees do the work while the others who are supervisors friends sit around doing nothing all day. Basically lower management lies to the peon and upper management, then Upper management lies to everyone. We are trying to do a proper job with equipment that only minimally works. And some equipment and rooms don't work at all. Management doesn't want to put money into fixing equipment we already have that is broken. But they have spent money on equipment that is never put into use because it was never validated. They start projects and within weeks they lose interest and go on to something else. Staff has been cut back to skeleton level and some weeks there simply isn't enough work to keep us busy and other weeks we are slammed. Between problems with scheduling and raw material availability , there seems to be no communication at all. The work area is filthy by my standards but they seem to think if is fine.

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5.0
May 26, 2026
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Pros

The team is incredibly welcoming, knowledgeable, and supportive, which has made it easy to learn and feel comfortable asking questions. There is a strong focus on training and collaboration, helping me feel safe, well prepared, and confident in my role. I also appreciate the benefits, which support a good work-life balance.

Cons

One area for improvement is the flexibility for new employees regarding remote work hours.

1.0
Feb 26, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

-Colleagues in labs and manufacturing sites are knowledgeable, dedicated, and supportive of one another. - Compensation and benefits remain competitive within the contract development and manufacturing industry. - Employees gain meaningful hands-on experience with advanced gene therapy and biologics projects. - Certain facilities feature modern equipment that supports complex production requirements. - Occasional team events and basic perks help build occasional positive moments in the workplace.

Cons

- The executive team consists primarily of finance professionals with limited direct experience in biopharmaceutical operations and quality systems. - Substantial debt accumulation and strategic divestitures occurred without sufficient investment in core manufacturing infrastructure or process improvements. - High employee turnover and repeated layoffs have led to increased workloads, reduced staffing levels, and declining team morale. - Persistent gaps in training, documentation, and maintenance contribute to quality deviations and regulatory compliance difficulties. - Communication between departments is often limited, resulting in unrealistic timelines and frequent project delays. - The company faced significant financial pressures approaching instability prior to the private acquisition. - Professional development opportunities are minimal, recognition is inconsistent, and work-life balance remains challenging for most roles

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