Exhausting and frustrating - Recensione dipendente - Project Manager presso Catalent Pharma

1,0
8 apr 2017
Consiglia
Gradimento del CEO
Pronostico commerciale

Vantaggi

Excellent exposure for junior project managers of contract manufacturing. You will learn five years of experience in 18 months. Good stepping stone for those wanting to transition into pharmaceutical project management.

Svantaggi

Sink or swim environment. Extremely under resourced; only two or three people on a project team (a project manager and a process engineer) everything else is a shared service (quality, sterility, regulatory, etc...). You will average 55-60hr weeks as a project manager which is why you will learn so much. Project manager has all the responsibility and none of the authority. Very, very, very conservative change control attitude. Very stressful if you want to only work 40 hour weeks. Silo mentality. High attrition rate. Lots of time spent retraining new hires that leave. Pass the buck attitude, lack of ownership. Upper management that has stayed cares most about their bonuses and new cars. Favoritism and nepotism run rampant and things only get done for those who scream the loudest. Poorly organized logistically. Unrealistic expectations. Zero work/life balance. Everyone is always crabby because they are overloaded with work. Don't work here if you have kids.

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5,0
26 mag 2026
Consiglia
Gradimento del CEO
Pronostico commerciale

Vantaggi

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.

Svantaggi

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

1,0
26 feb 2026
Consiglia
Gradimento del CEO
Pronostico commerciale

Vantaggi

-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.

Svantaggi

- 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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