BIOPARK-BALTIMORE, MARYLAND
A Letter from Leadership
Welcome to Charm City!
Baltimore is the home to our 128,000 square foot Gene Therapy facility, located in the BioPark biomedical research park on the medical center campus of the University of Maryland, Baltimore.
This location is Catalent’s Center of Excellence for PD/AD for Gene Therapy and specializes in upstream and downstream process development of viral vectors for clinical applications. The Baltimore site takes pride in its long-standing recognition as a scientific and technical leader in the region and the industry. We are committed to the safety of our employees and visitors, overall compliance, reliably supplying the patients who count on us, and excellent customer service for our clients. We are happy to have you as a visitor to our site and it is our main priority and objective to make sure your visit with us is as successful as possible.
On behalf of the 200+ employees that are part of the BioPark team, thank you for your visit and welcome to Baltimore!
Joe Torres-Ocasio
V.P. US Operations CGT & BioPark Interim GM
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Visitor Health Statement
Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Catalent is committed to the health and safety of its employees, visitors, and the customers and patients we serve. In light of the Coronavirus outbreak, we have put in place restrictions on access to our sites.
By entering this facility I affirm that:
I have not experienced any of the following symptoms within 72 hours of visiting this site:
- Fever or chills
- Congestion or runny nose
- Cough
- Nausea or vomiting
- Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
- Diarrhea
- Fatigue
- Headaches
- Muscle or body aches
- New loss of taste or smell
- Sore throat
Catalent takes the health and safety of its employees seriously. As such, if you should exhibit the symptoms of, or test positive for, COVID-19 over the next two days, we request that you contact your Catalent host, so that Catalent can take all possible measures to prevent the spread of the virus.
Site visitor guidelines are dependent on local regulations as well as local pandemic status and are subject to change. Your site host will advise on any changes outside of this document prior to visit.
SAFETY & EMERGENCY
- You will be provided with personal protective gowning requirements relevant to the areas visited during your stay. Jewelry will need to be removed prior to entering GMP Production areas.
- In the event of a fire emergency, a long continuous alarm will sound. Your Catalent host or a member of the fire marshal team will escort you to the nearest exit door.
- Accident or Injury – If you have an accident or feel ill, inform your host who will arrange for first aid.
GOOD MANUFACTURING PRACTICES (GMP)
- The Pharmaceutical facility adheres to regulatory requirements under Federal Law for Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
- For safety, footwear should be closed toe, no sling-back, and a low heel.
SIGNS & WARNINGS
- Please be aware of displayed warning/personal protection signs and adhere to instruction issued by Catalent staff.
- Follow all posted signage relating to COVID-19, i.e. wearing masks, social-distancing, handwashing, etc.
- Do not enter restricted areas or touch any product, materials, machinery controls or equipment, unless authorized to do so by a Catalent employee.
IT
- Catalent offers wireless internet access for our guest. Your host will provide you with the necessary information during your visit.
- Catalent provides guest printing services. For assistance, please contact your host.
Key BioPark Site Information
Welcome to BioPark!
SECURITY
- Parking is either on the street (feeding the meter required) or in the parking garage at 1 N. Poppleton Street, one block West of the building on the right. Tickets are taken upon entering and paid on the first floor of the garage before returning to your car.
- All articles are subject to inspection.
- Visitors should be accompanied by an employee at all times within the facility.
- Taking photographs or videos is not allowed on site.
- Weapons, including privately owned firearms, are strictly prohibited on plant property.
- All persons visiting the site must be pre-registered by the host or register at the front desk or security desk by providing a formal government issued ID. Visitors are issued and must wear a name tag or contractor badge at all times while on site. All visitors are required to check out at the Kiosk before leaving the site.
