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Catalent Pharma

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Good Place to Start, Bad Place to Stay. - (Withheld) Catalent Pharma Employee Review

3.0
2 May 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

As one of the major CROs in the pharmaceutical industry, Catalent has a broad base of services they offer, and as such, serves as a great place to get your foot in the door in the industry and learn the basics and the industry. Most people are eager to help teach. Equipment (for the most part) is well maintained. Opportunities for advancement exist if you're one of the few that can tolerate high-stress environments while producing high quality work. Vacation policy is generous to combat the much lower than industry average pay. Once you've been here about 2-3 years, do your best to get out and go find a different company to work for where you can use your talents to get a better work environment and paycheck (seriously).

Cons

The company views employees simply as revenue generators. They're termed as "head-count" and financial performance is scrutinized on a daily basis. There is minimal meaningful appreciation given to employees from anyone higher than direct supervisors. Expectations are that people shouldn't ever make mistakes, and unnecessary time is spent tracking and root causing *most* mistakes which are typically of the brain fart variety. Red-tape abounds, making many simple tasks take much longer than necessary. Safety department was over-bearing to point of being counter-productive while not really providing any additional improvement.

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5.0
26 May 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

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.

2.0
18 June 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Adequate amount of PTO and suitable medical benefits and 401K. Co-workers were helpful and good resources when needed.

Cons

Difficult to receive promotions, as site GM, HR, and Global have to approve. No/very small annual increases. Departments need to hire additional support; again, difficult to get management and global to approve, thus a lot of turnover. Site directors/managers had conflicts between departments. Some would intentionally undermine other department heads if it suited their interest. Two directors have personal relationship, which seems to be conflict of interest.

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