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Catalent Pharma

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Great people, challenging work environment, solid management, poorly designed advancement, useless HR department. - Associate Scientist Catalent Pharma Employee Review

4.0
Aug 22, 2014
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Pros

You work with a lot of experienced and usually friendly people. Close family like niches depending on the group you enter. Generally a teamwork environment. Working with clients to fulfill their goals is rewarding.

Cons

No clear path for advancement and promotions are few and far between. You have to group hop, get very lucky timing wise, or wait forever to advance to a position that fits your talent level. The close family like niches feud with with one another from group to group. Not enough tiers within a job title. You feel you must advance in title to get a pay reasonable (not just 1%-2% a year) bump causing a lot of ill feelings when a pay tier system based on talent and experience could help alleviate the anxiety.

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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.

2.0
Jun 18, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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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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