The bottom line is their bottom line - Process Development Associate Catalent Pharma Employee Review

2.0
Mar 29, 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

I really enjoyed most of my time at Catalent. The people in QC, AD, PD, MF and QA were great and we worked well together. Compensation was good and there were opportunities for advancement and cross-training. There was also a decent consideration for work-life balance.

Cons

SLT did not get certain systems in place when the site was getting ready, so we were always behind in certain aspects, as a site. Additionally, SLT was not interested in giving departmental managers and leadership the support needed to be highly successful. Therefore, all the great people and middle management that were there when I started began to leave. When we started to get worried about the future of the site and asked about it, global leadership obfuscated their intentions and told us we had nothing to worry about. Suddenly, when it became apparent that they made some financial miscalculations, they shut down the site. There were people who had been hired the week before the announcement. Some people had just moved from out of state to take a position there. The way the news was broken to the site was highly unprofessional and insensitive to the real people this was affecting. Then a company representative made claims relating to severance that turned out to be untrue and they just didn't care.

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Catalent Pharma Response
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Thank you for taking the time to provide us with feedback on your experience with Catalent. I am sorry to hear about your experience. At Catalent we pride ourselves in continuous improvement for all areas of our business. Your feedback is what will help us to improve our employee experience at all levels.

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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
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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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