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Catalent Pharma Scientist Interview Questions
& Process

Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.

Based on 31 interview experiences · FREE TO READ

2.1 Rounds average
Average Typical difficulty
64.5% Positive experience

Candidate interview experiences

First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Catalent Pharma.

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Senior Scientist

Research · nearly a year ago

Senior Average Neutral experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical

First, there was a phone interview with HR. Then, I had a team interview with the Hiring manager. Finally, I went for an onsite interview where I met with three team members and the hiring manager. During the onsite, they talked about the job and where the company stands now. Some questions were asked, including ones about technical skills.

Confirmed questions5 questions
  • Can you walk me through your CV?
  • Could you elaborate on your past work experience?
  • What are your thoughts on teamwork?
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Scientist

Research

Entry Average Negative experience Decline offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical

Had a phone interview that went well. Scheduling the in-person was difficult, I had to follow up multiple times. The in-person interview itself was poorly handled, starting late due to the front desk ignoring me. I was in a room for about 3 hours, asked mostly the same questions by 5 different people, and wasn't offered water until the 4th person. The interviewer from the phone screen acted differently in person. HR seemed to be trying to disprove negative Glassdoor reviews. I didn't get a lab tour, which was strange. The whole in-person part felt off. HR took three weeks to get back to me about a lower position/offer. It took two more months to get a rejection letter. This place is dysfunctional and expects too much for little pay and poor advancement.

Confirmed questions1 question
  • Can you describe a situation where you encountered conflict and how you handled it?
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Catalent Pharma

Scientist

Research

Mid Difficult Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical

Had a phone interview with the recruiter which was really detailed and gave me a good vibe about the company. Then, a week later, I had a 3-part, one-and-a-half-hour 1-on-1 interview in person. It was a pretty relaxed and comfortable environment. They were really informative and transparent, explaining the role's expectations and responsibilities. Everyone was punctual. The questions they asked were pretty standard interview questions. Since it's a smaller place, everyone seemed to know each other personally.

Confirmed questions1 question
  • Can you describe your approach to prioritizing tasks?

Catalent Pharma Scientist Interview Questions

Quoted word for word from Catalent Pharma interview reports.

What can you tell me about the instruments this group uses?

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Could you explain HPLC, providing examples with different compounds?

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What is the difference between C8 and C18 columns and how have you resolved disagreements in the past?

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How do you manage laboratory equipment, including aspects like sampling, integrity, and specific techniques?

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What can I expect regarding the next steps or the overall process?

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Formats, difficulty and experience

Across all 31 Catalent Pharma interview reports.

Interview formats

Behavioral 53.6%
Technical 39.3%
Presentation 5.4%
Other 1.8%

Interview difficulty

Easy 25.8%
Average 58.1%
Difficult 16.1%

Candidate experience

Positive 64.5%
Negative 16.1%
Neutral 19.4%