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Catalent Pharma

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Terrible - Lead Scientist Catalent Pharma Employee Review

1.0
24 Aug 2016
Recommend
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Pros

There are some good people there, but they have little directional power.

Cons

Safety: They operated a Category-5 compound testing lab without proper containment for months. Repeated requests to check the room were denied. They also made pregnant women work in this room, testing cytotoxic/mutogenic compounds for extended times in a room without proper air balance. The engineering controls for their fume-hoods are by-passed with a mechanical timer to shut down power after a period of time to conserve power. The fume-hoods would routinely turn off while operators were handling chemicals inside. Management: Look up "Peter Principle" Few of the management or leadership has any experience outside of CRO so there is little practical knowledge driving decisions. They will often commit to unrealistic goals and then shift the blame when commitments are missed. Respect: Simply put, the absolute worst place I have worked... ever. Inconsiderate management who acknowledge spilling food on the floor and walk away. Subversive management tactics. They require employees to transport chemicals, solvents, customer samples, etc... around in their personal car.

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5.0
12 Mar 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Had exposure to a ton of experiences and senior leadership is open to hearing ideas and suggestions at all levels

Cons

None I can think of, but I only interned for 3-4 months

2.0
30 Jun 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Good people and good training Good stepping stone for a pharma manufacturing career clean environment

Cons

Insanely underappreciative and borderline abusive upper management 3+ months mandatory overtime might as well tell your kids they are orphans, you will never be home power hungry micromanagers (spies on people who takes breaks) different pay for everyone cannot stress enough how bad the upper management is, so many people are leaving (even people who have been working for there 5+ years!) because of the lack of appreciation, micromanagement, and clear lack of respect for their workers. very disorganized

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