PHILADELPHIA, PA
A Letter from Leadership
We are a clinical supplies services facility within the Development & Clinical business unit of Catalent Pharma Solutions. As a site we are committed to the safety of our employees and visitors, overall compliance, reliably supplying the patients that count on us and in excellent customer service for our clients. We are so 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 the most successful possible.
Thank you for your visit and we appreciate your business.
Harold Jenkins
Site General Manager
On behalf of the 350+ employees that are part of the Philadelphia team, thank you for your visit and welcome to Philadelphia.
For more information about our Philadelphia site visit our locations page.
Click here for directions to the Catalent Philadelphia site.
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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.
Key Philadelphia Site Information
Catalent’s facility in Philadelphia provides a range of clinical supply services including: Direct Comparator Sourcing, Blinding and Manufacturing, Primary Packaging, Secondary Packaging, Storage and Distribution and Clinical Kit Returns. The site is the Center of Excellence for Clinical Supply Services and provides end-to-end solutions to help customers accelerate their drug development.
SECURITY
- Please park in visitor-designated parking areas.
- Please observe speed limits and stop signs while driving on the premises and yield to pedestrians.
- All vehicles and 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.
SAFETY & EMERGENCY
- If you discover a fire:
- Alert nearest Catalent employee and/or pull fire alarm.
- If you hear the fire alarm
- Please be aware of the EVACUATION ROUTES in the areas which you’ll be working and ask a Catalent employee for further clarification, if needed. Egress maps are posted through-out the facility. Evacuate the building immediately via the nearest exit in an orderly manner. Go to your designated meeting location (Muster Area) and check in with host or receptionist. (See map for evacuation assembly area.) Do not re-enter any building that is in a state of alarm. Do not stand or block Fire Exits, aisles, electrical panels and fire equipment.
- Should you witness an emergency (fire, injury) call security at: 215-501-1208 or x1208
- 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 Process (GMP).
- For safety, footwear should be closed toe, no sling-back, and a low heel.
- Legs must be covered. If dress/skirts (any length) or Capri pants are worn, pantyhose or long pants must also be worn.
- No jewelry other than a wedding band (without stones) and/or a watch may be worn while in the Clean Manufacturing area.
- Jewelry must be removed and properly stored prior to entering the CMA.
- If coming in contact with clinical drug product, no nail polish or fake nails are permitted. Please wear the required Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) when entering Production Areas. Friday Casual Dress Attire
- Philadelphia participates in a casual day where dress code includes jeans, t-shirts and other appropriately relaxed clothing.
- Visitors are welcome to join as long as they comply with our GMP requirements.
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.
- Stay clear of vehicle doorways and watch at all times for moving vehicles.
IT
- Catalent offers wireless internet access for our guest. Your host will pre-register you and make arrangements for internet access during your visit.
- Catalent provides guest printing services. For assistance, please contact your host.